Steve, like most I apply in decending order of draw odds just to get a tag BUT, aren't you sitting out antelope right now?? The "sit out" period for elk is 10 years. :-(
I've kinda rethought my plan and am a lil more picky. No 111-113 221 late for me any more. Thats just me but @ 50, +10 for "sit out" period + 5-10-15 more years/points to draw, I'm probably only gonna hunt Nevada elk one time. Not gonna shut it down til I have to but I'm realistic. @ 65-75 years old I'm not sure I can just sit a horse and ride all day to find elk but we'll see.
I think you're a lil younger than me and maybe best for you to just get a tag as soon as possible to start the process over. But you'll be chasing Nevada elk someday with your son too.