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I tend to agree somewhat. But with the average age of hunters most have more money than time, so higher fees become worth it.There is no way this thread represents the broader applicant pool. Gaming applicant behavior over the next two seasons will be fun.
All these guys going special, I'm starting to feel like my regular app might have a chance .You guys are sure making me feel good about going regular!
That is definitely a good thought I had not considered. That being said the area I have chosen to hunt is not known for giants unless you hire an outfitter to take you up high. However 3 years ago driving through during the late season I applied for I saw several 160 to 170 class, nice, heavy, square looking bucks that I would have loved to shoot.Interesting, my thought was that special deer will see the best odds out of anything. Wyoming has competition in neighboring states when it comes to deer - plenty of good opportunities in Colorado, Montana, Idaho, etc. that don't cost as much. I'd hunt those states before I'd pay for a special WY deer tag.
Antelope, on the other hand... those tags are quite difficult for a NR to draw in most other states. I think Wyoming has more bargaining power on those.
Like you said though, throw in the human element and it really is anyone's guess.
I remember about a decade ago a popular hunting journal did a "Best unit in Idaho for archery elk." Article. It was my hunting unit.All these guys going special, I'm starting to feel like my regular app might have a chance .
This will be my first year actually applying. Historically I've only put in for points.Question for all the folks that went special draw for antelope this year… Did you apply in special draw
Last year, apply For the first time in the recent past this year, or jump from the regular to special draw this year?
We wait another day! I was loving this theory.The results are usually released on a Thursday so I’m hoping for the 13th!