Understanding the point system

[Rainer]

As a first timer from the east making my way down to the southwest. When you apply for a tag in say Arizona do you just pick units that you know your not going to get a tag in, just to get the points? and do each species have a different point system? So if I apply for both a elk and deer tag and dont get them. Do I get 1 point for elk and 1 for deer? I'm thinking about building up some points in Arizona and Wyoming.

 

[BeartoothFront]

Randy has some great videos on youtube under "Elk Talk" that help understanding the basics of draws for different states. I think you'll find them very helpful.

 

[Flatrock]

You have a chance at drawing pretty much any elk or deer tag even if you have 0 points. If you want, you can apply for any tag and hope you get lucky. Some tags are probably 1 in a couple thousand for odds. Or, you can buy just a point. You have to buy a $160 license to get your name in the hat though.

Yes, if you don't draw, you get a point. Each state is slightly different in how their draw system works. Like beartooth said, check out Randy's videos. It takes quite a bit of time to learn each state.