EP 2: Western Hunting Draw Systems Explained (Beginner’s Guide 2026) скачать в хорошем качестве

EP 2: Western Hunting Draw Systems Explained (Beginner’s Guide 2026)

Applying for Western big game tags can feel like you need a law degree just to understand the regulations. In this episode of Liminal Outdoors, we strip away the complexity and break down the Western Draw System into 8 simple, easy-to-understand points. If you are a working outdoorsman trying to plan your first Western hunt, you can't afford to get this wrong. We cover the difference between preference and bonus points, how resident quotas hurt (or help) you, and why "just going hunting" is the most important step of all. Timestamps: [00:00] Intro: Why the system is so complicated [00:52] 1. Why do draw systems even exist? [03:00] 2. When does the draw actually happen? (Key Dates) [03:36] 3. Can I still get a tag if I missed the deadline? (OTC options) [04:42] 4. Preference Points vs. Bonus Points: The Big Difference [06:51] 5. The real cost: How much to apply? [08:04] 6. The "Math" Problem: Resident vs. Non-Resident Quotas / Group Applicatoins [10:01] 7. Managing Expectations: Don't bank on a unicorn tag [12:17] 8. The Golden Rule: Tags don't guarantee success (Just go hunt!) Resources: https://cpw.state.co.us/ (Colorado) https://wildlife.utah.gov/ (Utah) https://www.azgfd.com/ (Arizona) https://wildlife.dgf.nm.gov/ (New Mexico) https://wgfd.wyo.gov/ (Wyoming) https://idfg.idaho.gov/ (Idaho) https://www.ndow.org/ (Nevada) #WesternHunting #ElkHunting #DeerHunting #HuntingTips #LiminalOutdoors