I've been trying to make it out and do a little scouting but time and weather haven't been helping much. Since the application period is coming up i need a little help making the decision. i've been torn between a few hunts near kamas. i'd like to just put in for 4032 Kamas and hunt both sides of the road for a much longer season but the odds are against me (0 points). Kamas, Oakley seems like it would provide more terrain choices in case it is another poor winter. elevations range from 6k to 11k there but i'm unsure of road access. on the Kamas, Francis side i will be archery hunting deer and have the bonus of scouting possible local elk that remain low through the summer. this area has less terrain and elevations are 7-9k and some atv road access. i'm not opposed to getting away from roads, as that's how i usually hunt.
it would seem that if i put in for 4032 (the odds are 1: 4.7 for 0 points) i wouldn't have a shot at either the oakley or francis hunts ( 1: 1.2 for 0 points) as a second choice. Is that correct in the assumption that if there are more applicants that pick it in the 1st choice that there will be no second choice tags awarded?
as a backup i was considering something in the south slope or currant creek but i'm not sure there will be many leftover tags for those either.
Anyone care to post or PM some advice on picking a draw?
it would seem that if i put in for 4032 (the odds are 1: 4.7 for 0 points) i wouldn't have a shot at either the oakley or francis hunts ( 1: 1.2 for 0 points) as a second choice. Is that correct in the assumption that if there are more applicants that pick it in the 1st choice that there will be no second choice tags awarded?
as a backup i was considering something in the south slope or currant creek but i'm not sure there will be many leftover tags for those either.
Anyone care to post or PM some advice on picking a draw?