Elkfreak,

I know I'llto enjoy the trip no matter if I score or not.

The way I understand DOW elk rifle seasons and drawing is this; 1st and 4th are 100% draw only. 2nd and 3rd unlimited bull licenses can be purchased over the counter for certain GMU's. DOW is scheduled to publish the 2006 apps on 2/15. I've already emailed them to get a copy along with the reg. booklets. I'm meeting with my hunting partner tomorrow afternoon to discuss options, do a little planning. I'd like to have a deposit to an drop camp outfitter by 3/1, if that's what we decide on doing. Hopefully the outfitter will be flexible when it comes to the 3rd guy in our party. At this time he may or may not be able to make the hunt come Autumn due to his job situation. We may end up applying for draw unit just to get some preferance points.

Thanks again for the info.

Bugs