BleuBijou - I checked the stats today and it was a solid 2 point draw,465 applicants for 165 tags (or something like that). I agree that it is coming around and I am looking forward to a good hunt. we hunt 3rd season elk and see plenty of nice bucks then and before while scouting. I was hoping to hunt the two seasons back to back but it didnt happen. At least next year Ill be able to walk w/o a limp -I had foot surgery last month. It burns me that a co worker's son and wife drew w 2 points and my buddy and I didnt. Oh well. Next year it is. i should still draw an antelope tag this year at least.