Big Game Ap Deadline Approaching!

[Lars]

I was contemplating starting to put in for points for moose every year in case I ever want to hunt one. I've been doing that with bear and antelope the last two years.

You gotta start sometime. I'm currently at 10 points for moose, sheep, and goat. I have 7 for elk, 9 for bear, and 11 for deer. I used my antelope point last year. Remember that you have to have 3 points for moose before your even in the draw, so better start putting in.

[Brian]

$720 ? Sounds like you forgot to put in for something. That or you've been lucky enough to draw one of the big three.

Yeah sheep wasn't working for some reason and wouldn't validate. Kept trying and it finally went through eventually.

[Brian]

My daughter's 12 but hasn't taken hunters safety yet. Can I start collecting points for her now, or do we have to have the class done first?

[Irving]

You gotta start sometime. I'm currently at 10 points for moose, sheep, and goat. I have 7 for elk, 9 for bear, and 11 for deer. I used my antelope point last year. Remember that you have to have 3 points for moose before your even in the draw, so better start putting in.

Are you collecting points, and hunting every year?

[Lars]

My daughter's 12 but hasn't taken hunters safety yet. Can I start collecting points for her now, or do we have to have the class done first?

She has to have her class done first. You have to have a valid hunter safety number to apply. Kids used to be able to apply for points before they turned 12 as long as they had completed hunter safety, but now they have to be 12 even to acquire points.

[Lars]

They have to be 12 before the start of the season that they are applying for.

[Lars]

Are you collecting points, and hunting every year?

To answer simply, Yes I'm collecting points and hunting every year. Obviously not for moose, sheep, or goat, but I hunt elk every year and deer every other year or two years. I use my antelope point every other year to go with a buddy down south. I apply for tags that are hard to draw with my first choice and then use my second choice to draw tags that I can draw with zero points. your second, third, and fourth choice don't use or accumulate any preference points.

[rondog]

I'm totally clueless about this whole "points" thing. Almost like they don't want anybody to hunt here, it sure ain't easy.

[Lars]

I'm totally clueless about this whole "points" thing. Almost like they don't want anybody to hunt here, it sure ain't easy.

Everyone wants to hunt here and that's why they have the point system. if you truly want to get a better understanding of the points system feel free to pm me your contact info, and I would be more than happy to help you learn and understand the whole preference point system. But in a nut shell in a given unit the tags are given to the person or persons with the most points. Every year that you are unsuccessful you are awarded another point and in turn moving you closer to the top of the list. The system is a little different for sheep, moose, and goat. Here is a link that will better explain the system http://huntplannerapp.com/blog/color...ts-demystified

[CO Hugh]

She has to have her class done first. You have to have a valid hunter safety number to apply. Kids used to be able to apply for points before they turned 12 as long as they had completed hunter safety, but now they have to be 12 even to acquire points.

Don't forget you will need your kids Social Security Number to apply. While at home not a big deal, if you are out and want to buy a small game or turkey license it can be a pain. When you apply online the system will generate a CID number, keep it with you so you can buy a license. The division may not be able to help you locate it over the phone. F---- Federal Government!!