LAST EDITED ON Mar-28-06 AT 10:59PM (MST)[p]The first season after the bull season will give you the most info if you are planning for the rifle hunt. Things could change by the 3rd or fourth season and then you're scouting wouldn't give you good info for the 10/1 bull hunt. I had this plan for several years myself, just haven't done it yet. I don't have the regs in front of me now but if memory serves me, the only unit 2 cow hunt that was undersubscribed was 3rd season. Look for an asterik in the regs. I'm debating if I should apply for 2nd rifle, buck, myself because i think I have the points to draw and it would be right after the bull season AND I think that hunt will go to a 80/20 split for deer in the next year or two. Good Luck
Everyone with 14 points should apply for a 2 point unit just so they can hunt this year and keep 12 points. come on, I need the help.
Sorry. I didn't read your post very well. I didn't see that you are after the archery hunt. The earlier you hunt cows will still give you the most info. Don't put in for the 2 point unit, I'm after the rifle hunt. 2012 I think.