Arizona 2023 Elk and Pronghorn Application Period Now Open
January 10, 2023
The Arizona 2023 elk and pronghorn application period is now open. Organize your applications in DrawScout before the deadline.
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Colorado Preference Point and Draw Systems
January 09, 2023
Colorado uses several variations of a preference point system: Pure preference point draws, hybrid draws, and modified preference point draws. The state also has one completely random draw. Prepare for the Colorado application period by brushing up on the ins and outs of the Colorado big game draws.
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Montana Draw and Point Systems
January 05, 2023
Montana has one of the most complex draw systems in the country. It includes preference and bonus points, varied application deadlines and draw dates, and plenty of nuance. Get a handle on it in this Draw Systems article.
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Free Accounts Now Support Multiple States
January 04, 2023
DrawScout free-tier accounts now support more than one state. Standard accounts continue to support unlimited states and application sharing.
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Creating a Hunting Application Budget
January 03, 2023
Hunting and applying for tags throughout the country can be expensive. In order to continually afford point purchases, applications, and successful trips every year, most of us need to set a realistic budget and stick to it. DrawScout helps hunters estimate costs and nail down their budget.
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Wyoming 2023 Application Period Now Open
January 03, 2023
The Wyoming 2023 application period for many species opened on January 3, 2023. Organize your applications in DrawScout before the deadlines.
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Nevada Draw and Bonus Point Systems
December 22, 2022
Nevada conducts a primary random draw with bonus points as well as a separate Guided Draw for mule deer. Hunting licenses are required (sort of). This article outlines all of the nuances of the Nevada big game draws for Mule Deer, Elk, Antelope, Rocky Bighorn Sheep, Desert Bighorn Sheep, California Bighorn Sheep, Mountain Goat, and Black Bear.
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Feature Update: Improvements to Hunt Codes
December 20, 2022
We have made some changes and improvements to how hunt codes (or hunt numbers) work in the DrawScout Application Planner. Check out the details in this article and watch a demo video.
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Arizona Draw and Bonus Point Systems
December 14, 2022
Arizona has a hybrid draw system that includes both bonus point and random draw components. The state also has multiple application periods and unique ways to earn points. We outline the important things to know about applying in Arizona for all big game species.
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New Mexico Draw System
December 08, 2022
The New Mexico draw is completely random and uses no preference or bonus points. The state has separate draw pools for residents, non-residents, and guided hunts. In this article, we outline the nuances of the draw for all big game species and exotics in New Mexico.
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