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Old 06-17-2012, 07:13 PM
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Default Sheep draw dilemma help

Okay, I'm probably the last guy in the province who hasn't put in their draws yet, but I can't decide what to do for Trophy Sheep.

The way I understand it, if I put in for say 437 I have to wait at least 15 years before I have a chance to draw, and if I change my mind I can't just apply my priority to 444 (for example). I guess I have to pick a zone, start building and hope it's still worthwhile when I eventually draw it?

I have zero priority now - any thoughts/advice on where to start building for sheep?
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Old 06-17-2012, 07:23 PM
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what I would do is , go and check out the draw statistics and see what zone you will have the best chance in ?? if your under the age of 25 u might have a chance by the time ur 80 ..
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Old 06-17-2012, 07:24 PM
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I would put in 438 and take your chances with the lottery! Otherwise I hate to break to you, it's not 15 year wait.... you'll be way dead before you get drawn ! 3200+ people ahead of you , and only 8 get drawn between 2 season !
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Old 06-17-2012, 07:28 PM
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I would put in 438 and take your chances with the lottery! Otherwise I hate to break to you, it's not 15 year wait.... you'll be way dead before you get drawn ! 3200+ people ahead of you , and only 8 get drawn between 2 season !
x2...so true. Why there are guys that continue to appy in this zone never ceases to amaze me....

Unless something changes with a priority cap, a random drawing, or a big change of some sort, WMU 437 draw is a lost cause....
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Old 06-17-2012, 08:30 PM
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410 maybe. I would think something will be done about the 437 draw at some point, definetly no point in applying if youre not in the top pool.
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Old 06-17-2012, 08:47 PM
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I would put in 438 and take your chances with the lottery! Otherwise I hate to break to you, it's not 15 year wait.... you'll be way dead before you get drawn ! 3200+ people ahead of you , and only 8 get drawn between 2 season !
x3..although 410 is not an impossibility if you are an archer.
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Old 06-17-2012, 10:00 PM
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Thanks for the quick replies guys - looks like I'll be hunting on general tags for as long as that lasts!

Still, even 438 has better odds than the 6-49. . .
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