MULEPACKHUNTER Report post Posted January 11, 2015 I know we beat this stuff to death but if I have a 90 percent draw odd pick as my 3rd choice what kind of chance to draw is there? My first 2 are low odds like 20 percent. I have 5 points Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
azelkhunter69 Report post Posted January 11, 2015 if it is 90%, that means it is 90% in the 1-2 pass. That means there aren't any left by the 3rd choice. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Flatlander Report post Posted January 11, 2015 PM the hunt # to me Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
5guyshunting Report post Posted January 11, 2015 With 5 pts you will either get lucky and draw your first or second choice. I am sure some on here will call bull chit , but I have been putting 2 bull hunts for #1 and #2 for about 7 years. The reason being , juniors. I have never put my boys in for jr. Elk. My oldest son is (17) and has had 4 cow tags and one bull tag. My younger son (13) has had two cow tags. Of course I have had a mix of the tags too. I have never drawn a third choice tag, but I am having trouble counting how many 4th choice. I was surprised with 4th choice but it happens, and for me alot. Sorry to much football or cervesa. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rossislider Report post Posted January 11, 2015 I wouldn't waste my points on anything that will still be available on the 3rd/4th choice pass. Just my opinion. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
5guyshunting Report post Posted January 11, 2015 The draw odds are for 1st and 2nd choice, meaning the ones from g+f. If you go with 3rd choice at 90 % with 5 bonus points you are probably gonna get it. Unless you get lucky and draw 1 or 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mpriest Report post Posted January 11, 2015 A family member of mine drew his fifth choice a couple years back. The 1-2 odds for the hunt were 70% so there is always that chance. Kinda like drawing a sheep tag ... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MULEPACKHUNTER Report post Posted January 11, 2015 Pm sent. Ya I am tired of waiting figured this year if I font get 1 or 2 but got the 3rd I would be hunting Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Explorer Report post Posted January 11, 2015 This will be the year of some units moving into the third choice bracket with g&f increasing tags in some units. I have drawn the multi unit tags on 4th and 5th choice. But i will not be putting in for it this year. Not a bad hunt but with five weeks to hunt it can get expensive if you end up hunting the whole season lol! Lots of elk but they are always on the move. Im planning on putting in for 1st and 2nd and if i dont get hit im going to Utah for an otc hunt. Elk populations are booming there compared to az. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Flatlander Report post Posted January 11, 2015 This will be the year of some units moving into the third choice bracket with g&f increasing tags in some units. I have drawn the multi unit tags on 4th and 5th choice. But i will not be putting in for it this year. Not a bad hunt but with five weeks to hunt it can get expensive if you end up hunting the whole season lol! Lots of elk but they are always on the move. Im planning on putting in for 1st and 2nd and if i dont get hit im going to Utah for an otc hunt. Elk populations are booming there compared to az. There are a handful of limited opp hunts that can be drawn as a 3rd - 5th choice. Outside of that, its pretty slim pickens. The number of elk tags this year in AZ is 385 less than it was last year. With a record number of applicants last year, and a reduced number of tags this year, its going to be tougher than ever to get tags, but if, you want to hunt elk, there are plenty of options that provide you with that option every single year. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jgraffaz Report post Posted January 11, 2015 Its low but go for it! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Explorer Report post Posted January 11, 2015 This will be the year of some units moving into the third choice bracket with g&f increasing tags in some units. I have drawn the multi unit tags on 4th and 5th choice. But i will not be putting in for it this year. Not a bad hunt but with five weeks to hunt it can get expensive if you end up hunting the whole season lol! Lots of elk but they are always on the move. Im planning on putting in for 1st and 2nd and if i dont get hit im going to Utah for an otc hunt. Elk populations are booming there compared to az. There are a handful of limited opp hunts that can be drawn as a 3rd - 5th choice. Outside of that, its pretty slim pickens. The number of elk tags this year in AZ is 385 less than it was last year. With a record number of applicants last year, and a reduced number of tags this year, its going to be tougher than ever to get tags, but if, you want to hunt elk, there are plenty of options that provide you with that option every single year. Yes I am thinking I should put what would be my second choice as my first choice. This is going to be the first time my son can put in for elk so as long as i can get him a cow tag i dont mind the butcher job they did to the permit numbers. Good luck everyone!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
1uglydude Report post Posted January 15, 2015 This will be the year of some units moving into the third choice bracket with g&f increasing tags in some units. I have drawn the multi unit tags on 4th and 5th choice. But i will not be putting in for it this year. Not a bad hunt but with five weeks to hunt it can get expensive if you end up hunting the whole season lol! Lots of elk but they are always on the move. Im planning on putting in for 1st and 2nd and if i dont get hit im going to Utah for an otc hunt. Elk populations are booming there compared to az. There are a handful of limited opp hunts that can be drawn as a 3rd - 5th choice. Outside of that, its pretty slim pickens. The number of elk tags this year in AZ is 385 less than it was last year. With a record number of applicants last year, and a reduced number of tags this year, its going to be tougher than ever to get tags, but if, you want to hunt elk, there are plenty of options that provide you with that option every single year. Hey now, don't try to be an "elitist" and confuse people with things like facts and data. It gets in the way of complaining and good hearsay. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
4Falls Report post Posted January 15, 2015 Always put 5 choices. Weird things happen in the draw sometimes. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Havasuhunter Report post Posted January 15, 2015 I guess I should have put 5 choices. I just put the first 2 for elk and pronghorn. I'll put all 5 down in the future. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites