2015 Hunt Thread!

[h2so4]

Since the previous thread was lost, I thought I would start this one up!

When can I expect to be notified of the tags I did or did not draw?

I submitted for elk and deer.

Thanks!

[jslo]

I believe the brochure said they would be mailed out the first week of June. Might be available online before though.

[bkincaid]

Planned post dates From CPW site:
​Rocky Mtn Bighorn Sheep ​May 15
​Mountain Goat ​May 15
​Desert Bighorn Sheep ​May 15
Bear ​May 29
​Moose ​May 29
Deer ​ ​May 29
​Pronghorn ​ ​May 29
​Elk ​May 29

[yankeefan98121]

Planned post dates From CPW site:
​Rocky Mtn Bighorn Sheep ​May 15
​Mountain Goat ​May 15
​Desert Bighorn Sheep ​May 15
Bear ​May 29
​Moose ​May 29
Deer ​ ​May 29
​Pronghorn ​ ​May 29
​Elk ​May 29

^^^this

and you can check here:

http://cpw.state.co.us/thingstodo/Pa...ncePoints.aspx

[Irving]

I put in points for Pronghorn, Upland Witch, and Bear; and am hoping for Elk and Deer.

[yankeefan98121]

While here, I wanted to ask, who here puts in points for Moose? (possible new thread) I'm asking because a buddy of mine puts in for points every year but is waiting for that "one year" where he cashes in for the "one hunt".....I was thinking maybe doing the same.

[bkincaid]

While here, I wanted to ask, who here puts in points for Moose? (possible new thread) I'm asking because a buddy of mine puts in for points every year but is waiting for that "one year" where he cashes in for the "one hunt".....I was thinking maybe doing the same.

This year marked my 28th year to apply for moose, maybe the stars will align this year.

There are folks who do draw in their first year of eligibility (4th year of applying), you can't draw if you don't apply.

[hunterhawk]

I have 2 points for moose so have a ways to go... I plan to archery hunt for a bull anyone know approximately how many points that would take for a decent unit?

[sniper7]

Wow...28 years? Where are you putting in for that you haven't drawn yet?

[bkincaid]

Wow...28 years? Where are you putting in for that you haven't drawn yet?

I've put in for many areas over the years, just usually looking to play the odds (apps versus tags) but then I noticed that in the reg booklets they explained the process (moose, sheep and goat are all the same process). Per CPW reg booklet:

10. WEIGHTED PREFERENCE increases your probability of drawing a moose license. It is calculated by converting your application number into a different application number, then dividing that new number by the amount of weighted points you have, plus one. This generates another new application number. Applications are sorted by this new number from lowest to highest and low numbers for each hunt code are awarded licenses.

I called CPW and asked for clarification how this number was computed and they said that your application number is converted into a "random" number and then this "random" number is what is divided by your weighted points plus one. So that begs the question in my mind, are we dealing with just "random" based solely on total number of applicants for that species or is this "random" number generated for 10, 11, 12... or how many digits? I haven't been able to get an answer on that.

So the way I see it, in reality, once you have your 3 points under your belt, it really is a lottery type of draw.