I am doing research on antelope areas for myself and some friends. I am in an unusual situation because there are 6 people total with a whole variety of points. Depending on who decides to go next year, we could have an average of between 4.5 and 8.5 points. I know that is a big range what I am trying to do is just create a chart with all our options.
With that as background, I would like opinions from the folks on here who spend a lot of time looking at the drawing odds and know something about the units. As a general concept is going the Special draw route worth the extra money when you are into the 4 to 8 point type unit? Generally, the Special cuts off a point or two. So basically, I guess I am asking is a 7 point unit significantly better than a 5 point unit as a rule?
We have done it both ways in the past. I would always go Special if I could get a top unit or if it is the difference in going at all or not. I’m just really curious how others approach these in between units. I feel like any 6 point unit (where we are most likely to average out, based on who I think will go) will be a good hunt. Is a 6 point Special unit great and a 6 point Regular unit good?
And yes, I know it may depend more on unit X vs. unit Y, but I’m just asking about this as a general concept.
With that as background, I would like opinions from the folks on here who spend a lot of time looking at the drawing odds and know something about the units. As a general concept is going the Special draw route worth the extra money when you are into the 4 to 8 point type unit? Generally, the Special cuts off a point or two. So basically, I guess I am asking is a 7 point unit significantly better than a 5 point unit as a rule?
We have done it both ways in the past. I would always go Special if I could get a top unit or if it is the difference in going at all or not. I’m just really curious how others approach these in between units. I feel like any 6 point unit (where we are most likely to average out, based on who I think will go) will be a good hunt. Is a 6 point Special unit great and a 6 point Regular unit good?
And yes, I know it may depend more on unit X vs. unit Y, but I’m just asking about this as a general concept.