Since the December circus (also known as the ID non-resident tag sale, RIP) wasn’t giving the IDFG good info on unit demand, there doesn’t seem to be any in the pamphlet explaining this year’s new draw format. That zone I’m eyeing that has 5 NR tags available could be the least desired zone in the state, likely to be sold in the second draw or leftover sales. Or it could be the highest demand tag and selecting it as my first choice is the same odds as not entering (but $204 cheaper).
My current approach is to just hope it works out, throw in for my top five dream zones in order and plan on actually taking a bird hunting trip. But, I’m not getting younger and wondering if I should try for something more likely as my first or second choice - you never know when your last draw will be.
How everyone is dealing with this? Are you just selecting your dream zone as first choice and hoping your second (or 3rd, 4th, 5th) choice is magically available when that turn comes around? (Note: I’m not surveying your zone choices, just want to hear your thoughts)
Also, has anyone seen any public info on which tags sold out first in prior circuses? (Note: I am looking for zone choices here, but only if the info is public!)
My current approach is to just hope it works out, throw in for my top five dream zones in order and plan on actually taking a bird hunting trip. But, I’m not getting younger and wondering if I should try for something more likely as my first or second choice - you never know when your last draw will be.
How everyone is dealing with this? Are you just selecting your dream zone as first choice and hoping your second (or 3rd, 4th, 5th) choice is magically available when that turn comes around? (Note: I’m not surveying your zone choices, just want to hear your thoughts)
Also, has anyone seen any public info on which tags sold out first in prior circuses? (Note: I am looking for zone choices here, but only if the info is public!)
