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[Andrewlonghi]

Me and brothers all have 2 points for elk/mule deer in Wyoming. We are planning for another hunt for next year but unsure how the points creep is going to be. OTC in Colorado would be are other option. Would we stand a chance on drawing a general tag in Wyoming with 2 points,or should we plan on having to get a few more points and doing OTC

 

[PoudreCanyon]

Not sure what your chances are in Wyoming, but be aware there aren't any OTC tags for mule deer in Colorado, and with the winter we had last year leftover tags for deer are going to be slim to nonexistent in many of the units west of the divide, particularly the NW part of the state. OTC elk is always an option, but plan on LOTS of company regardless what season or weapon you choose.

 

[CenterPunch]

You will likely need 5 for general elk in Wyoming next year to have a chance in the regular drawing.

 

[Andrewlonghi]

You will likely need 5 for general elk in Wyoming next year to have a chance in the regular drawing.

Thanks this is what I was kinda thinking but wasn't % sure. OTC in Colorado will most likely be arriving best bet. Did it last year and had alot of fun.

 

[Andrewlonghi]

Not sure what your chances are in Wyoming, but be aware there aren't any OTC tags for mule deer in Colorado, and with the winter we had last year leftover tags for deer are going to be slim to nonexistent in many of the units west of the divide, particularly the NW part of the state. OTC elk is always an option, but plan on LOTS of company regardless what season or weapon you choose.

Thanks.

 

[Jaquomo]

There may not be OTC archery in CO next year, so if you are counting on that, might want to have a plan C

 

[Andrewlonghi]

There may not be OTC archery in CO next year, so if you are counting on that, might want to have a plan C

I read a few different articles about OTC in Colorado going away by 2025. We each got 1 point for Colorado elk, if there is no more OTC next year maybe 1 point will get us in the game

 

[Dave_]

Me and brothers all have 2 points for elk/mule deer in Wyoming. We are planning for another hunt for next year but unsure how the points creep is going to be. OTC in Colorado would be are other option. Would we stand a chance on drawing a general tag in Wyoming with 2 points,or should we plan on having to get a few more points and doing OTC

You could get a WY mule deer tag pretty easily I believe. With elk your only chance would be in the reg or special random draw. Not great odds but possible. CO OTC or easy draw 0-1 pt units would be a good backup.

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[Andrewlonghi]

You could get a WY mule deer tag pretty easily I believe. With elk your only chance would be in the reg or special random draw. Not great odds but possible. CO OTC or easy draw 0-1 pt units would be a good backup.

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Thanks for the info

 

[Coveyleader]

You will always have a home in Colorado, take that to the bank! They are.

WY you have a random chance, CO, plan on it.

 

[Jaquomo]

I read a few different articles about OTC in Colorado going away by 2025. We each got 1 point for Colorado elk, if there is no more OTC next year maybe 1 point will get us in the game

They are discussing all of the options right now in the CPW/Sportsmens meetings. The big kicker is that there would be significant loss of revenue to CPW. But they are getting serious about further limiting archery opportunity in some way.

 

[Andrewlonghi]

They are discussing all of the options right now in the CPW/Sportsmens meetings. The big kicker is that there would be significant loss of revenue to CPW. But they are getting serious about further limiting archery opportunity in some way.

I thought about that and how much money they would lose on non-resident tags. Maybe OTC will last a few more years but definitely is in the end stretch in my opinion. There's still some good units and could be drawn with 0,1,or 2 points but eventually the points creep will end that to