Draw statistics

[tailchaser]

I'm putting in for several out of state hunts this coming fall and would like to know some draw statistics for archery and pick some brains out there. I'm putting in for some tough draws, and I know the chances are slim on some but would like to hear what you guys have to say about them. All of these will be archery elk also. So I'll start:

Utah: AR301
New Mexico: 1. Unit 16 a or b 2. Unit 15 3. Unit 53
Arizona: 1. Unit 6a 2. Unit 1

I'm trying to balance what I think I can draw and what is highly unlikely with both my elk and deer tags. I'm having trouble finding draw stats on these hunts so any help is appreciated. Thanks in advance.

tc

 

[jbone]

With the new draw in NM, darw stats do not matter anymore. It is your application's position in the draw and whether there are any tags available in that unit.

I would foresee that drawing any of the past HQ/HD hunts would now be much more difficult than ever before (especially since there are no preference points). Applying in NM has now become "a shot in the dark" - even for us residents.

Good luck with the draw.




JBone

 

[KGLKHNTR]

"tailchaser" see post from Oct. 14 "Future of Utah Elk Hunting"..gives some details about AR 301 hunt. Looks like it will not be around next year.

With that I am looking to go OTC in Idaho for Elk as my #1 option. I will put in for Utah and Montana, but I want to be out there during the rut with a chance at a Big bull with my bow. Good luck on your draws!

 

[wileywapati]

Tail chaser forget about the Utah AR-301
this hunt is probably had it's final year this year.
some people don't recognize a elite western archery opportunity for what it is and are working to shut it down

G

 

[Wapiti]

The AR301 may be non-existant next year. Depending on how the RAC's vote, will determine wheather the AR301 continues. The Utah DWR is proposing to stop the AR301. However, if it does contiue, I believe the odds are 1 in 7.
Good Luck!

 

[tailchaser]

Ouch, you guys weren't kidding on the ar301 hunt. I'll be watching with a real curiosity on what happens there. Nice to know another state has as much of a problem with the fish and wildlife division as we do here in Oregon. Thanks for the input.

tc

 

[DonV]

Pretty much the same choices for me except NM, all good choices, some odds are not as bad as you think - UT ar301 was 10:1 (maybe a little worse) last year but goes up quickly year to year.

 

[Wyorawhide]

The Arizona draw statistics can be found for the previous year in the back of the regulation book. A copy can be viewed or downloaded on the internet at the G&F websight. The statistics change a little from year to year but the draw odds are roughly the same. If you find out about a hotspot through the print media, the area will be oversubscribed next year. It also gives hunter success for the particular hunt.
Unit 10 produced a new world record this year for P&Y. In my opinion the elk hunts are regulated in a manner that grows big bulls. Any area that you draw a tag in is a good area.