Yes, Thanks Rio. You make the time between applying and drawing results bearable. A lot of us just give you crap to pass the time. Even though my group went 0-30 this year, we still appreciate you and New Mexico. Funnest state to apply in.
The backdoor might have been open for about 10 minutes around 1200 when the OIL were up. I think they might have been (populating) updating it for the draw.
My buddy and I made the drive from Idaho for a 2 day scouting trip 2 1/2 weeks ago. We saw enough to get us excited. Really dry. Cows already moved off the range and big stock ponds and even a few reservoirs totally dried up.
Having never drawn an antelope tag in my home state of Idaho in 40 years, (Maybe this will be the year) I will say No Point system. My favorite state to apply is New Mexico.