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2018-2019 is on the books
#7214193
07/02/18 11:32 PM
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Bigfoot
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I just signed up for 26 hunts. Hell yeah baby!!!!!
GO TRUMP!
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Re: 2018-2019 is on the books
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#7214288
07/03/18 01:17 AM
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Joined: Dec 2008
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mbavo
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Thanks for the heads up. Will be applying soon.
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Re: 2018-2019 is on the books
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#7214354
07/03/18 02:52 AM
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Erny
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Appreciate the heads up. Just a couple of new hunts. Maybe this will be my lucky year that I draw the Bighirn.
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Re: 2018-2019 is on the books
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#7214462
07/03/18 11:57 AM
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Herbie Hancock
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Dang I looked earlier in the morning yesterday and it wasn’t open yet, guess I’ll be busy later today!
It takes beer to make thirst worthwhile - J. Fred Schmidt
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Re: 2018-2019 is on the books
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#7214507
07/03/18 01:10 PM
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Cherokee Mingan
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Re: 2018-2019 is on the books
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#7214809
07/03/18 06:12 PM
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Joined: Nov 2010
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SapperTitan
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Re: 2018-2019 is on the books
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#7214967
07/03/18 08:15 PM
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duckhunter175
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Re: 2018-2019 is on the books
[Re: Erny]
#7215037
07/03/18 09:18 PM
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Joined: Oct 2005
Posts: 507
TWarren
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Appreciate the heads up. Just a couple of new hunts. Maybe this will be my lucky year that I draw the Bighirn. Looks like no bighorn hunt again this year.
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Re: 2018-2019 is on the books
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#7215711
07/04/18 04:55 PM
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Bigfoot
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You are going to win something so it wont be a donation.
GO TRUMP!
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Re: 2018-2019 is on the books
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#7217767
07/07/18 02:56 AM
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Erny
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The postcard hunts require a APH for the 2018 and 2019 season.
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Re: 2018-2019 is on the books
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#7217806
07/07/18 04:22 AM
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SapperTitan
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You are going to win something so it wont be a donation. I hope so, id love to see some new parts of Texas.
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Re: 2018-2019 is on the books
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#7218004
07/07/18 03:22 PM
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sqiggy
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No need to apply. It's all a scam!!!
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Re: 2018-2019 is on the books
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#7219324
07/09/18 01:02 PM
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NDN98
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Just put in for 12 different hunts. 8+ loyalty points in all categories I put in for except GDA and GDM. While it will be nice to get drawn, I fully expect more loyalty points again this year.
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Re: 2018-2019 is on the books
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#7222118
07/12/18 12:37 AM
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safdm44
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anyone get drawn for antelope with less than 10 points.. I have some good categories with 13+ points.. got poop last year
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Re: 2018-2019 is on the books
[Re: safdm44]
#7222729
07/12/18 05:19 PM
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Appels
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The frustrating part with that is that you have no idea what it truly takes to get drawn from a loyalty point perspective - it's just a guess. What makes it frustrating is that TPWD has this information, but is either not keeping track of it or is not supplying it for other reasons. I inquired about this via email and was just told the following: "I do apologize, we do not have reports that group the categories by odds for selection with loyalty points. We only have the statistics that are offered online. Those statistics should be undated in July when our 2018- 2019 drawn hunts system goes live." If you look at other states, like Wyoming ( Wyoming Draw Odds example), they provide these statistics. It makes it easier to make informed decisions when applying for hunts, and even more importantly, helps level set expectations for those applying.
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Re: 2018-2019 is on the books
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#7222774
07/12/18 06:13 PM
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SherpaPhil
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The frustrating part with that is that you have no idea what it truly takes to get drawn from a loyalty point perspective - it's just a guess. What makes it frustrating is that TPWD has this information, but is either not keeping track of it or is not supplying it for other reasons. I inquired about this via email and was just told the following: "I do apologize, we do not have reports that group the categories by odds for selection with loyalty points. We only have the statistics that are offered online. Those statistics should be undated in July when our 2018- 2019 drawn hunts system goes live." If you look at other states, like Wyoming ( Wyoming Draw Odds example), they provide these statistics. It makes it easier to make informed decisions when applying for hunts, and even more importantly, helps level set expectations for those applying. The data wouldn't really be all that helpful because the Texas system is based on bonus points, rather than preference points like Wyoming. In Wyoming, the majority of the tags go to the people with the highest amount of points. If there are 10 tags, they will go to the 10 people with the most points. (there are a few set aside for a random drawing, but that isn't really relevant here). In Texas, we use bonus points, which just means they put your name in the hat more time based on how many points you have. More points does increase your odds of being drawn, but only barely. If there are 2,000 applications for a tag, it doesn't really matter, statistically, if you have no points or 5 points. Even if you have say 15 points, the odds are still that you won't get drawn. Most likely, it will be someone with low points simply because most applicants have low numbers of points.
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Re: 2018-2019 is on the books
[Re: SherpaPhil]
#7222791
07/12/18 06:29 PM
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Interesting - I didn't realize the TX bonus points sort of equate to getting more tickets in the lottery jar with your name on them - not necessarily a higher preference/odd.. I think it used to be this way? Either way, thanks for clearing that up for me.
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Re: 2018-2019 is on the books
[Re: safdm44]
#7223033
07/12/18 10:34 PM
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Erny
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I drew antelope with 16 points with my nephew who had zero. So the group had 8 points. You can’t win if you don’t apply.
Last edited by Erny; 07/12/18 10:36 PM.
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Re: 2018-2019 is on the books
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#7223345
07/13/18 03:16 AM
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safdm44
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Well I did get drawn for Mule deer in Wyoming with one PP on my first time... but I would figure I’d get something good here too, lol.
Last edited by safdm44; 07/13/18 03:16 AM.
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Re: 2018-2019 is on the books
[Re: Erny]
#7230586
07/20/18 02:56 PM
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Cherokee Mingan
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I drew antelope with 16 points with my nephew who had zero. So the group had 8 points. You can’t win if you don’t apply. You got very lucky
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Re: 2018-2019 is on the books
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#7232861
07/23/18 12:28 PM
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Cherokee Mingan
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59 hunts entered so far and a few more to go. Hopefully I get 1 hunt selection at the least.
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Re: 2018-2019 is on the books
[Re: Cherokee Mingan]
#7232907
07/23/18 01:03 PM
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Herbie Hancock
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59 hunts entered so far and a few more to go. Hopefully I get 1 hunt selection at the least. Hopefully, with entering into that many draws.
It takes beer to make thirst worthwhile - J. Fred Schmidt
The internet is an I.Q. Test, people post their scores in the comment section.
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Re: 2018-2019 is on the books
[Re: Herbie Hancock]
#7232930
07/23/18 01:30 PM
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HankTheTank
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I really need to submit my entries. Last year was my first ever applying for any drawn hunts and I put in for 7 with the hope of getting drawn for just one. Was very lucky to be drawn for Laguna Atascosa and Balcones Canyonlands NWR hunts, but could only afford to do one. Decided on the Laguna with hopes of getting a Nilgai. Despite my ineptitude and a series of blunders and mistakes, I was fortunate to come home with a handsome young bull. That reminds me...need to pull some shanks out of the freezer to make some Osso Bucco later this week! I sure learned a lot that trip.
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Re: 2018-2019 is on the books
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#7233123
07/23/18 04:43 PM
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Cherokee Mingan
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I really need to submit my entries. Last year was my first ever applying for any drawn hunts and I put in for 7 with the hope of getting drawn for just one. Was very lucky to be drawn for Laguna Atascosa and Balcones Canyonlands NWR hunts, but could only afford to do one. Decided on the Laguna with hopes of getting a Nilgai. Despite my ineptitude and a series of blunders and mistakes, I was fortunate to come home with a handsome young bull. That reminds me...need to pull some shanks out of the freezer to make some Osso Bucco later this week! I sure learned a lot that trip. That's awesome that you landed that trip and came out successful. I was very proud of my Nilgai and still am today but you got yours on public land which makes it even better IMO. More applications doesn't necessarily mean you will win more. I put in around 50 draw hunts in a year and got picked for only 1 small hunt out of 3 years combined. So last year I got that 1 pick and the 2 previous years I got nothing.
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