Guest Colorado Bob Posted May 7, 2008 Report Share Posted May 7, 2008 Results are posted----no luck---maybe next year. CB Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
texastrophies Posted May 7, 2008 Report Share Posted May 7, 2008 Are the sheep drawn based on the pref points like deer & elk? Sorry you didn't draw out. Maybe next year. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leo Posted May 7, 2008 Report Share Posted May 7, 2008 Are the sheep drawn based on the pref points like deer & elk? Sorry you didn't draw out. Maybe next year. Didn't think Colorado DNR had PP's Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aksheephuntress Posted May 7, 2008 Report Share Posted May 7, 2008 ...yes...hopefully that will come into being for you, next year...sorry to hear that you didn't draw, Colorado Bob... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Colorado Bob Posted May 7, 2008 Report Share Posted May 7, 2008 Yes Colorado has preference points. I drew & killed a ram in 1998, I had to sit out for 5 years. Now I'm back in-----I have 3 points & 2 weighted points. All I can do is fill the application & cross my fingers. CB Sheep, moose & mtn goat preference points are similar but different than deer & elk. It takes 3 years to get 3 points---then you are in the pool where they tags are drawn. If you didn't draw then you are given weighted points-----you are assigned a 9 digit number by the computer----the lowest number gets the tag. 1 weighted point will divide your number by 2. 2 weighted points will divide your number by 3-----so on & so on. I could have been assigned a high number & my weighted points may not get it low enough to beat teh guy who got a real low number with no weighted points. Makes it fair & random. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leo Posted May 7, 2008 Report Share Posted May 7, 2008 Yes Colorado has preference points. I drew & killed a ram in 1998, I had to sit out for 5 years. Now I'm back in-----I have 3 points & 2 weighted points. All I can do is fill the application & cross my fingers. CB Sheep, moose & mtn goat preference points are similar but different than deer & elk. It takes 3 years to get 3 points---then you are in the pool where they tags are drawn. If you didn't draw then you are given weighted points-----you are assigned a 9 digit number by the computer----the lowest number gets the tag. 1 weighted point will divide your number by 2. 2 weighted points will divide your number by 3-----so on & so on. I could have been assigned a high number & my weighted points may not get it low enough to beat teh guy who got a real low number with no weighted points. Makes it fair & random. Thanks for the info. I did not know that. Does that mean any OTC tags are ones left over from the drawings? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wyohunter Posted May 8, 2008 Report Share Posted May 8, 2008 i didnt get my moose either, but my buddy got a cow moose tag, so at least i get to go with him oh well maybe next year, i will put in for my elk area, i just happen to know where a 360- 380 bull is living Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Colorado Bob Posted May 8, 2008 Report Share Posted May 8, 2008 Leo-----No, the only OTC tags are for bull elk----Those are good anywhere in the state for any open unit-----meaning you don't have to draw into that unit for a bull tag. All deer tags are by draw only. Left over tags are the ones that there were more tags than applicants. CB Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leo Posted May 8, 2008 Report Share Posted May 8, 2008 Leo-----No, the only OTC tags are for bull elk----Those are good anywhere in the state for any open unit-----meaning you don't have to draw into that unit for a bull tag. All deer tags are by draw only. Left over tags are the ones that there were more tags than applicants. CB More good info! Thank you! But I still don't completely understand. Are the left over tags not available over the counter after the drawing? I'm not trying to be a Smart-A this is a serious question. If I came to Colorado seeking left over tags where would I have to go to get one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JJL Posted May 9, 2008 Report Share Posted May 9, 2008 Unsuccessfull here as well. I plan on it taking 10 years, hopefully I'll still be able to get up there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Colorado Bob Posted May 9, 2008 Report Share Posted May 9, 2008 Leo----Left over tags are unit specfic. They go on sale @ 8/14. Once they are gone they are gone. OTC tag is a bull tag that you can buy the day before the season opens. The only OTC tags I know of are for bull elk---in the 1st & 2nd combined season. JJl------You applying over @ silverjack? CB Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JJL Posted May 9, 2008 Report Share Posted May 9, 2008 Unit S21 Ouray/Telluride/Ridgway. I figured it's in my backyard with 4 ram tags. It'll be alot easier to scout if it's close to home. I watched a group of 18 ewes feeding on a hillside 200 yards from where I work. Shouldn't be too difficult once I draw a tag. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leo Posted May 10, 2008 Report Share Posted May 10, 2008 Leo----Left over tags are unit specfic. They go on sale @ 8/14. Once they are gone they are gone. OTC tag is a bull tag that you can buy the day before the season opens. The only OTC tags I know of are for bull elk---in the 1st & 2nd combined season. JJl------You applying over @ silverjack? CB Thanks for your patient explanation. Seems like the tag thing is a significant part of the challenge. Species, units, season... makes my head spin! My hats off to you guys that deal with that. Just the tag part alone would leave me wondering if I did everything right. That's why I'm not too proud to ask for helpful explanations. Lots of important and serious rules. I take local game rules seriously, primarily because being LEGAL is important but also out of respect for residents who have to put up with starry eyed non-residents invading their state. I feel it is absolutely crucial understanding this before venturing forward into an out of state hunt. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
texastrophies Posted May 10, 2008 Report Share Posted May 10, 2008 Leo, if you are seriously considering hunting in a number of western states, I would suggest a subscription to the "Huntin Fool" magazine. (I believe Eastman's does it also) They give a very good break down on applying to each state, it is kind of expensive, but, for me, it was well worth it to have a written explanation of what was needed to apply to the different states and not mess up the application. They also give out what they consider the best units or hunts in each state for a trophy animal, the only problem with that info is the odds of drawing one of those hunts are staggering for someone just starting to apply. You have to decide if you want to hunt in a decent unit or just apply to a great one. :rolleyes: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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