How each state's draw works
Every western state runs its draw differently: preference points, bonus points, squared bonus points or a straight random draw. Pick a state to see how it works and how to start building points. The full step-by-step guides are part of membership.
Arizona uses bonus points.
Mixed point systemsColoradoColorado uses preference points: in the spring primary draw, applicants with the most points for a species draw first.
Random draw, no pointsIdahoIdaho has no preference or bonus points.
Mixed point systemsMontanaMontana uses squared bonus points for most limited permits and licenses, including moose, sheep, goat, and deer and elk permits.
Squared bonus pointsNevadaNevada uses squared bonus points: your points are squared to decide how many extra draw numbers you get, so each added point helps more than the last.
Random draw, no pointsNew MexicoNew Mexico has no preference or bonus points.
Preference pointsOregonOregon uses a modified preference point system: 75% of controlled deer, elk, pronghorn and spring bear tags go to first-choice applicants with the most points, and 25% are drawn at random among all first-choice applicants.
Mixed point systemsUtahUtah uses two point systems.
Preference pointsWyomingWyoming uses preference points, but who can use them depends on residency and species.