Can't wait to see the numbers

[SureShot]

There have been a couple of threads on here recently about whether or not the AR-301 hunt in Utah would be discontinued and, if so, if it would result in more or less opportunity for archers.

The DWR site has a press release about the approved changes for next year and it seems to answer those questions. The section I found most interesting was this:

"AR301 archery elk permits have been eliminated. These were special archery elk permits that allowed 300 archers to hunt all of the state's general any bull elk units, as well as several spike bull and limited entry units. Archery hunters will still have plenty of opportunity, however, because the number of limited entry archery elk permits has been increased dramatically."

I especially like the last sentence. I can't wait until the proclamation comes out in a few weeks to see what the numbers actually are.

 

[c3]

There will most likely not be any numbers to look at in the proclamation. We will have to wait for the spring RAC meetings before permit numbers will be determined.

In other words, everyone is flying blind for this first year of these new draws. It could be a very interesting year.

Cheers,
Pete