The points system is beyond frustrating. Sure, each year you gain another preference point but, it seems you need another point to expect a draw, meaning you never catch up. I have 5 antelope preference points this year and it probably will not be enough. I shot a buck last year so it will probably be another 2-3 years before I draw another deer tag in my unit. Realistically all I can hope for is a cow elk tag this year. A moose or goat tag seems impossible but I play the lottery.
Takeaways from the analysis of options:
I need an RV. Trying to stick to the unit where I have access to a cabin is too limiting.
Expand to hunting neighboring states and Montana.
Odds are good when you do get a tag. I shot a deer last year and an elk the year before. Only a dumb mistake kept me from getting an elk last year.
CO is stacked to favor archery
NO! We do not need more hunters!
I still hunt elk alone. Not sure how much longer I can do that.
