I am in the process of planning a future elk hunt. This year is out of the question for a hunt but next year I want to make it work. I do not have any preference points and I looked at the stats/draw odds etc on wgfd's website. My question is if I apply for a general elk tag and do not get drawn, can I pull out at the modify/withdraw date and get a cow/calf tag? But still get a preference point towards a future general tag?
Or, if I apply for a cow/calf tag to get some elk hunting experience will I get a preference point for a future general tag? I suspect not.
I have hunted mule deer in the area I plan to hunt so I am familiar with it. Although I would have to make a choice between four different units that I hunted.
I talked to a WGFD representative on a couple of other questions but did not ask about this. Any ideas? Thanks
You can buy a preference point right now thru the end of Sept. that will apply to next years drawing and you will have a very good chance at drawing a GEN tag. You can apply for the RP cow/calf tag at the same time. You may draw both.
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Good luck, Robb
