RE: Well I did it.
wis bow huntr - I hunted wisconsin for 9 years now, and have never had a problem drawing a tag. Matter of fact, a lot of years I drew two tags (before they started selling the extrasover the counter). I suppose it is different depending on the zone you hunt, but I don't know anyone who has not drawn a tag. I heard of people not drawing the season they applied for, but they still drew a season.
It was very thoughtful of you, but I think you should have applied this year because I think pretty much everyone who applies will get drawn.
Again, I may be wrong, but I know that is the case with the zone I apply for. None the less, it was a kind act.