Big Changes Coming To CPW Hunting Draw System in 2028

[theGinsue]

Not sure how valid this is, but for those of us with lots of saved up Preference Points, this is something we need to be aware of and be prepared to act on.
Source: https://www.instagram.com/reel/DHewhdcp7-w/?igsh=MXM0NjUyeHd6YmtrYQ%3D%3D


This was mentioned in this post within the 2024 Big Game thread (https://www.ar-15.co/threads/192926-2024-Big-Game!?p=2410574&viewfull=1#post2410574) but I felt it deserved its own thread for discussion.


In 2028 CO will be moving away from the current draw system to making it a 50/50 split.

If you?ve accumulated points you?ve got 3 years to use them under the current structure or if you want to draw a tag a little more guaranteed, you can do it now.

This guy has creted what he calls the ?Mastering the Draw? videos that help explain your options: https://www.huntinfool.com/mastering-the-draw
(NOTE: You have to create an account (free) on this site in order to watch the videos)

[BPTactical]

I think a whole lot more is gonna change with CPW as time goes by…

[theGinsue]

I think a whole lot more is gonna change with CPW as time goes by…

Truth!



More info:

Source #1: https://cpw.state.co.us/committees/colorado-parks-and-wildlife-commission/meetings/parks-and-wildlife-commission-meeting-38;
under PowerPoints > Draw Working Group Presentation (https://cpw.widen.net/view/pdf/j5enhfmzwc/Item.22_DWG_Powerpoint.pdf?u=xyuvvu)

Source #2: CPW officer at the Colorado Springs office

Basically - half of draws will be to people with the most points. Other licenses will go to all others with points. The more points u have the more chances you have to get drawn if you're in second half. So if i have 20 points I'll probably get a license but if you have 2 points you could get a license.

This is for elk, deer, bear and moose. Others species remain the same as it is currently administered.

[XJ]

Who cares, CPW only exists to milk out of state revenue.

[CO Hugh]

I don't understand why they changed Hunting seasons to start on Wednesdays. I didn't find any justification on the web site.

[beast556]

I don't understand why they changed Hunting seasons to start on Wednesdays. I didn't find any justification on the web site.

Don't question the king's decision peasant.

[Hummer]

Who cares, CPW only exists to milk out of state revenue.

XJ, it seems you bring this up with any post on hunting. Has an out of state friend or family member had an issue with buying a license here? So far as I know, non resident elk licenses are far more expensive in every other state than in Colorado. While I'm no fan of CPW management under the Polis administration, the agency still needs non resident dollars. Pressure from resident hunters has rightly moved the needle to favor residents in the apportionment of licenses, but the cost for non residents remains relatively low. Only in Colorado can a non resident hunt elk every year.

[XJ]

XJ, it seems you bring this up with any post on hunting. Has an out of state friend or family member had an issue with buying a license here? So far as I know, non resident elk licenses are far more expensive in every other state than in Colorado. While I'm no fan of CPW management under the Polis administration, the agency still needs non resident dollars. Pressure from resident hunters has rightly moved the needle to favor residents in the apportionment of licenses, but the cost for non residents remains relatively low. Only in Colorado can a non resident hunt elk every year.


As a noob, I went through the process. Went to the local class and learned about herd count and success rate. Put in for a tag, pfft.

Next year. Pfft.

Rinse & repeat. Pfft.

Went to the CPW office and stood in line for a sloppy-second tag, and the kind officer said "don't bother" because there was nothing but pumpkin patch



QED

[brutal]

As a noob, I went through the process. Went to the local class and learned about herd count and success rate. Put in for a tag, pfft.

Next year. Pfft.

Rinse & repeat. Pfft.

Went to the CPW office and stood in line for a sloppy-second tag, and the kind officer said "don't bother" because there was nothing but pumpkin patch



QED

Probably the GMU you're picking.

I've never failed to draw 1st round or secondary as appropriate in 10+ years of going.

This year might be a skip year as I've a low chance of drawing for Muzzle in the GMU I applied, and the 3rd rifle guys are taking the year off for various reasons.

Sometimes it's as much about knowing how to work the draw choices and the GMU's you choose as it is tags issued.

If you get skunked on everything else, you can almost always get an OTC bull tag.