Thanks for the information Salukipv1 and Topgun 3006, it was very helpful, especially about the snakes, never thought about there being snakes around!! Contacted the Casper regional office today and got a list of ranchers who allow antelope hunting in areas 70 and 31 as these two areas have 100% draw without points and close to Alcova Lake where I'll be camping. I'll put in for a hard to draw area like 68 as my first choice and area 31 or 70 as a second choice and earn an axtra point for 2013. I'm going to call the Sheridan office and get info on area 27 as well. I must say the lady I was dealing with over the phone from WG&F was extremely nice and helpful, quite a change from Illinois DNR where everyone seems to think your up to something!! Having never hunted outside of Illinois I may be jumping the gun on this stuff just hate to screw something up!!! Now to get my first rifle, I'm looking at a Savage 270 for antelope beginning in 2012 and mule deer in the near future.