Since they started the lottery for NR archery tags, everyone who applied properly and on time has been drawn for archery tags.

Last year there were 20,000 NR bow tags available and they had
18,500 +/- applicants by the first drawing deadline which allowed a second chance on a first come basis in August

The application period in the past, has been the month of June with the drawing (if needed) to be held in early July