Thoughts on Western Draw Systems | Episode 162

About this episode

Randy and Corey discuss elk hunting logistics and the complexities of tag application systems in Western states.

This episode of Elk Talk features a wide-ranging conversation about elk hunting logistics, especially navigating complex tag application systems in states like Colorado and Montana. Randy and Corey discuss upcoming changes to preference point systems, how increasing demand and policy shifts will make drawing tags more difficult, and encourage hunters to use points sooner rather than later. They also cover broader issues like access to land, growing hunter pressure, and the importance of conservation organizations in supporting habitat and research. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

People in this episode

Hosts: Randy Newberg, Corey Jacobsen

Topics covered

• elk hunting
• tag application systems
• preference points
• hunter pressure
• conservation

Keywords

• elk hunting
• tag application
• preference points
• hunter pressure
• conservation organizations

Mentioned in this episode

Places: Colorado, Montana

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