It's application time again and I'm looking for some advice.
I have been building points in most western states over the past few years and now have 6-8 elk, mule deer and pronghorn points in AZ (8), CO (6), NV (6), UT (7) and WY (7). I just turned 48 and have never hunted elk, mule deer or pronghorn, let alone killed one. I've decided it's time to stop buying points and actually try to draw some good hunts.
Now that the Arizona elk draw is open, I've started doing some research. It seems that I am still many years away from being able to draw the premier units (7W, 8, 9, 10, 23) in the bonus points pass. I could get lucky in the Pass 1 & 2 draw, but chances are very slim considering there are so few nonresident tags. So....I'm thinking the best strategy for me at this point is to apply for some 2nd tier units (for example: 5B North, 5B South, 6A, 6B, 7E). If I had 5 points or less I'd be willing to apply for 3rd tier units, late season, etc., but since I'm up to 8 points I feel like I should try for a better unit in the early season.
My preference is early archery, which doesn't help the draw odds.
I was hoping to get some application advice from someone that can relate to my situation. Any thoughts or suggestions?
I have been building points in most western states over the past few years and now have 6-8 elk, mule deer and pronghorn points in AZ (8), CO (6), NV (6), UT (7) and WY (7). I just turned 48 and have never hunted elk, mule deer or pronghorn, let alone killed one. I've decided it's time to stop buying points and actually try to draw some good hunts.
Now that the Arizona elk draw is open, I've started doing some research. It seems that I am still many years away from being able to draw the premier units (7W, 8, 9, 10, 23) in the bonus points pass. I could get lucky in the Pass 1 & 2 draw, but chances are very slim considering there are so few nonresident tags. So....I'm thinking the best strategy for me at this point is to apply for some 2nd tier units (for example: 5B North, 5B South, 6A, 6B, 7E). If I had 5 points or less I'd be willing to apply for 3rd tier units, late season, etc., but since I'm up to 8 points I feel like I should try for a better unit in the early season.
My preference is early archery, which doesn't help the draw odds.
I was hoping to get some application advice from someone that can relate to my situation. Any thoughts or suggestions?
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