2025 application plan poll

[TOGIE]

more. but only because last year was less.

back to normal.

 

[WVmike]

Points for me this year and hopefully a hunt in CO again next year.

 

[WildWill]

You didn't put in NONE. I don't hunt out of state for big game. Never have probably never will. I'm not greedy and I don't have anything to prove to myself or the world. I know who I am and what I can do and CAN'T do.

I bet you're a ball at parties! My parents always told me there's almost nothing you can't do if you work hard enough. Also if you didn't apply last year and won't this year then SAME sounds like it fits just fine.

 

[Dave N]

I had to put more. 1 is more than 0!

 

[sccritterkiller]

More than last year...just did points last year.

 

[NoWiser]

Much less for me. My daughter has some medical expenses that our health insurance is completely screwing us over on. It’s been a pretty significant and completely unexpected financial hit. So, my funds for applications this year are basically zero. To say I’m completely disappointed in our healthcare system right now is an understatement.

I have 14 or so Wyoming antelope points I should burn. I’ll probably apply in AZ for long-shot elk so I don’t lose my loyalty point and then maybe do Wyoming antelope if it makes sense. If not, I’ll stay in MN and spend a little extra time trapping and bird hunting with the new pup.

 

[Nick87]

Much less for me. My daughter has some medical expenses that our health insurance is completely screwing us over on. It’s been a pretty significant and completely unexpected financial hit. So, my funds for applications this year are basically zero. To say I’m completely disappointed in our healthcare system right now is an understatement.

I have 14 or so Wyoming antelope points I should burn. I’ll probably apply in AZ for long-shot elk so I don’t lose my loyalty point and then maybe do Wyoming antelope if it makes sense. If not, I’ll stay in MN and spend a little extra time trapping and bird hunting with the new pup.

That sucks. Sorry to hear it, but not suprised either.

 

[NoWiser]

That sucks. Sorry to hear it, but not suprised either.

There are others that have it much, much worse. If missing out on some hunting applications is the extent of my worries, I have it pretty good. I still hate Blue Cross Blue Shield, though.

 

[DEZURTRAT]

Swinging for the fences. Hopeful for a NV elk tag

 

[geetar]

Bout the same as last year.

 

[Clarq]

My strategy has changed 10 times already and will change at least another 50 times between now and the end of application season, so take this response for what it's worth...

I was very aggressive in my applications last year and ended up with a very busy hunt schedule in 2024. My freezer is full nigh unto bursting, my vacation hours at work have been depleted, and I'm tired (though very satisfied). I'm going to cut back a bit this year. I have an Idaho elk tag and should have a pretty good shot at drawing another cow elk tag in either WY or UT. Beyond that, I'll be shooting for dream hunts that I don't have a high probability of drawing.

 

[dcreiss]

My annual tag count is pretty significant due to great opportunities with state and tribal license options and the family ranch for access. Just in SD between state and tribal tags I should have 2 rifle antelope tags, 4 rifle deer tags (3 buck, 1 doe), 2 archery buck tags, and at least a cow elk tag. My buddies and I also may do a cow elk hunt in Wy. Plus two kids with deer and antelope licenses….plenty.