Not so, Wyoming residents don't have preference points for elk or deer. Check the draw results, non-residents with the max points have much better odds. It seems Basscat25 is one LUCKY bugger!
I don't know how you figure that! The only NR's that draw this tag are the ones with MAX points period! Once you've used those points you probably will never be able to draw it again (or any other unit that requires max points for that matter) on your lifetime. You start all over again in the points chase and probably will never again have max points credited to you.
Residents (if they are lucky enough) could draw this or any other high demand unit several years in a row. Straight lottery....no points. yes he is one of those lucky ones.
I just went and checked the 2013 stats.....yes the odds are better for NR's, but like I said...draw once period.
Residents........90 tags....2802 applicants = .032%
NonResidents..regular draw..12 tags.....115 apps w/max pts. = .10%
" " ..special draw..9 tags.....60 apps w/max pts = 15%