Jack is correct. There are about 5000 hunters, give or take a few, vying for a handful of spots. Fish and wildlife did institute a preference system a couple years ago. Every year you do not get drawn, you get another chance the next year.

For instance, if I do not get drawn and you do, then next year I get the equivalent of two applications in the system for the date I choose to your one. I think it is capped and possibly reset after 10 years though. Odds are better on powerball😂😂