Lv2hnt Report post Posted August 20, 2013 I knew the lowest number the computer randomly assigned me this year (of my 21 points) was finally an extremely low one --- that's a given. And my tag did come in the "1-2 Pass." Like you guys have stated, in the "20% Pass" it's statistically improbable that out of 598 total applicants (24-, 23-, and 22-point holders added together), 21 tags (the 20% figure of the 107 total sheep tags to be drawn) would NOT have been awarded, given the 48 total sheep "hunt numbers" and both the 1st/2nd hunt choices considered for each applicant. 598 applicants x 2 choices each = "20% Pass" is FULL! It's evident none of those 21 first-drawn by the computer had selected my hunt number as their 1st/2nd choice --- LUCKY ME!!! So what to do for you high point holders??? You need to take a look, analytically, at the 2 choices you enter on your application. Do you absolutely have to hunt the most sought-after hunt unit, and kill a 180-class ram? Only 21 lucky hunters will get drawn in the "20% Pass" --- the odds are against you. Then you're re-entered into the "1-2 Pass" and given a completely new lottery number for that drawing. Like Dirty Harry said, "Do you feel lucky?" Here's where you hope, MOST IMPORTANTLY, to get a VERY low number, AND the hunt number you've picked hasn't been filled. You CAN eliminate some hunt numbers when you apply and improve your odds a bit. You may have to readjust your thinking --- I applied for hunt numbers different than past years. Still, I admit I got lucky with my low number in the 1-2 draw ... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
StickFlicker Report post Posted August 20, 2013 Let's face it. All of us that have max points are pretty unlucky in drawing sheep tags! When you get 157 unlucky people together...someone has to get lucky! 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
