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I have applied for M5 for the last 19 years. I am considering X5b this year to burn my points. the point creep game is getting old, and so am I.

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Well, I'm back with the same dilemma. Last year I applied for M5 with 18 pts and thought it was a slam dunk. Apparently, someone jumped the line and I missed the cut. I am considering applying for X5b this year. The cost of a NR license and tag keeps increasing as does my age (70 next Oct.) Any...

No offense taken, lol. I was really hoping to draw Ca. and get it over with. I don't live too far from the N. border so I use the license to hunt coyotes in the winter. Mule deer in Oregon are in real trouble with no relief in sight.

Apparently someone did jump the line...

Do you have the draw coordinator's number?

Actually, he spaced it and forgot to apply. My odds should have been better!

18 was max points for M5. Mathematically I should have drawn with 18 points. I sent an email to CDFG and did not get a response. I have wanted to put in for M9 but it looks like several more years to be in the pool, even with 18 pts. I am too old to wait...

Wondering if anyone has any intel on the E. Interstate archery antelope hunt. I drew it as a second choice so I did not burn my points. I have found a few antelope and the hunt is after the rifle hunt. It will be a challenging hunt as a huge portion of the unit is in timber. Any input is...

Late update: I did not draw. I couldn't believe it. Apparently I got bumped by hunters entering from the point saver pool.

I had a muzzleloader tag in 031 quite a few years ago. Check the Mud Cr. drainage SE of Denio Junction and also the Montana Mtn area S. of the Trout Cr. Mtn of Oregon. If you go scouting and see any sheep hunters glassing the rim, stop and ask if they have seen any bucks.

We have thought of that. I think we will both apply separately for M5, so at least maybe one of us draws. Thanks for the input!

We have been buying points for the last few years.

In 2004 we found one really good buck with a doe that we could not get a shot at. Otherwise, small and medium bucks with does during the last week. I called my buck in with a predator call when he followed a group of does in.

There is no quota for non-resident deer tags. I think our issue is we have been trying as a party of 2, for the 4 tags available. Mathematically, we should be in the mix this year (assuming the hunters that have bought points only and have max points don't jump into the mix). The X5b hunt is...