Why does TPWD wait so long to draw hunts?

[Kevin]

Anyone else get frustrated that we have like 43,213 different TPWD hunt draw dates and they are so late in the season? Can we just draw everything on 2-3 dates, or at least have them drawn by September so we can plan?

[El General]

You plan on drawing something? That is optimism.

[ctom87]

for what it's worth, I have only been doing the drawn hunts for two years and so far I have drawn 4 hunts.

Kevin I hate to say it but I disagree, but can absolutely see your point. I like the "get it over with" mentality most of the time, however, I like the fact this is...dare I say...drawn out.

For me, it's like 3 months worth of planning, hoping, trying to figure out what I want, etc etc. There's almost a strategy to it, also. Since this is only year 2, I am applying for everything and if I get anything, great. If not, which - most of the time - I am not hitting any, that is ok. Once I've built up some points I believe I'll just apply for the ones I really want. But for now, it feels like Christmas every other week to see if I've won anything.

[txoutdoorsman24]

Anyone else get frustrated that we have like 43,213 different TPWD hunt draw dates and they are so late in the season? Can we just draw everything on 2-3 dates, or at least have them drawn by September so we can plan?

I have always thought that. It would definitely help in the planning of the season and other hunts if you don’t get drawn. I make a calendar of hunts based on draw dates and scratch them off when I don’t get drawn. Only way to do it whiteout overlapping hunts. I have been unlucky twice to have hunts in the same weekend and could only pick one

[TexasCanesFan]

Nope. I enjoy the process and the different deadlines.

[3rdCoastHunter]

Put in the last 4 years none of my apps were even sniffed. Until I get a notification email I could care less how they do it.

[Miller]

I am sure they have their reasons, but I completely agree. I would much rather know in early June, like other states do...Especially on youth hunts.

[Kevin]

I would much rather know in early June, like other states do...Especially on youth hunts.

I agree. I just try to plan out my season more than a few months in advance. Even just having all the different draws end before the season starts would be better than what we have now.

[Mule Skinner]

They need to bump up draw dates for exotic, mule deer and hog for sure.

[justletmein]

I prefer to be disappointed in multiple small increments rather than one huge dump all at once. LOL

[Mule Skinner]

You have a point there!

[SmTx]

They don't do it early because most hunting buzz is around this time of the year. Winners are limited already. Get as many applicants as possible to keep bringing in $$$$$

[salth2o]

I prefer to be disappointed in multiple small increments rather than one huge dump all at once. LOL

This way I enjoy some small sense of optimism between each draw.