Draw hunt results already?

[meatGrinder]

I got nothing, again.
Last I drew was 2016, Lexington deer.
Up to 8 points on turkey now.

 

[Okie4570]

I think it is just one tag. I’ve hunted that refuge quite a bit and it’s close to me. It’s always been my first pick, just shocked I got drawn.

What rifle are you going to take?

 

[DRC458]

Congrats to you winners! I didn't even get my application in this year. I just let the deadline slip by me. That's a first ever. Oh, well. All I was gonna' put in for was elk, and we all know what my odds are on that! And, yes, Oklahoma's preference point system is a joke.

 

[Oklahomabassin]

Anybody know why they are sending emails of unsuccessful hunt draws already?

They drew early this year. Notifying everyone.

 

[Oklahomabassin]

They are! I’ve blanked on turkey and antelope so far.

Blanked on everything here.

 

[Oklahomabassin]

Unsuccessful for elk and deer.

Same here.

 

[Oklahomabassin]

They pushed to do them early this year. It's all electronic so there's no reason it couldn't be done sooner. Nothing on elk or turkey for me.

Exactly right. No draw here.

 

[Oklahomabassin]

Ok I almost hate to put this on here with all the people not getting drawn..... I drew an elk tag for Cookson refuge. Been putting in what seems forever and I’m in shock.

That is awesome! I am excited for you!

 

[Oklahomabassin]

Seems like they are running through the categories and notifying in that order.

Correct

 

[Oklahomabassin]

Congrats @okhunter!

and yes the system is just bonus points which simply just puts your name in the hat 1x for every point you have.

Although the application process isnt perfect yet, the early draw is prolly due to ironing out the new license system a bit. Knowing a bit about how our old system worked, the major delays were in finding and eliminating the invalid applications. The system now is much better at this and Id bet the vast majority of invalids get caught and corrected before they even get submitted. But this is just an educated assumption.

Thank you for the insight.