I agree that there are more trips from the Eastern US vs Western US. About 2/3 compared to 1/3.I don't think that western trips get booked any faster.

One of the things that eastern states have vs western states, is liberal seasons and over-the-counter tags. Before someone books a western trip they need to make sure they can get a tag. For instance, thereare several high value trips like New Mexico Elk, and they have not been booked.

The other factor, is that there is alot of high quality deer hunting in the eastand midwest. Illinios, Iowa, Ohio, etc. Alot of people want to go to those regions, for no other reason than the publicity thatthey have had.