Economy and Special Draw Odds?

Daxter

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I noticed last year that draw odds had improved for the mediocre units. In the past, region D deer tags were not 100% odds, but last year you could get it as a leftover. I wonder if the number of people putting in for the "special" draw in 2009 will be down due to the poor economy? I don't expect great odds for unit 82 or 128 tags, but I wonder if it will be easier to draw some of the less desired tags and regions G and H in the "special" and regular draws this year?

Surprisingly, I heard that 2009 UT big game applications were up 20% over last year, but I am still holding out hope that WY odds will be better this year. What do you think?

Dax
 
If what you heard about UT is true, it's likely because non-residents can now apply for everything.

Special elk applications in WY were down about 5.3% this year over last year, 3992 vs. 4215. Region D applications may have been down last years simply because people didn't want to burn points on a marginal hunting area, and didn't realize that they would be able to draw it second choice. I don't expect the odds to change much in the popular areas this year, including G and H.
 

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