I keep applying as a non resident in WY because I plan on moving there in the next 5 years. Plus there's already a chance for a random tag, I drew a MT moose permit in 2018 with 3 BPs. You can't win if you don't play.
Thinking this year will see a slight decline. Unemployment numbers are way too high right now. Governors locking down states again in the fall is a possibility. Think alot of guys will be points only this year. Next year, if the economy rebounds, creep will be back in full force.
Being a former masshole myself... I would tell you that you're making a mistake. The Western States are better in every way. Deer hunting there is either sitting in a tree stand or being a participant in a deer drive. The only guys that are doing spot and stalk are doing it from the road in...
That's what I thought... Gohunt's odds for WY doe tags are optimistic and reality is probably closer to half the percentage they are listing. I definitely apply for two tags myself.
I took mine winterized on an elk hunt in November, worked great. I would say that every direction has a headwind and it kills my fuel mileage... especially on I-80.