One thing to consider is each state has its own requirement for hunter safety certification.

Colorado: By Colorado statute, everyoneborn on or after January 1, 1949 who applies for a Colorado hunting licensemust have successfully completed an approved hunter education course.

Wyoming: Wyoming statutes "(a) No person born on or after January 1, 1966, may apply for and receive any Wyoming hunting license..."

New Mexico: No one under 18 years of age may hunt with a firearm without possessing a certificate proving that he/she has passed this or another state’s hunter education course.

Keep up the research! There is a wealth of information on the web, and each states site. If you're thinking of applying in a draw for one or more states, think about applying for a preference point in '08, which may mean the difference in drawing or not in '09. Also, keep tabs on the draw deadlines for each state, they start as early as Jan. and continue past April, depending on the state and the type of permit.