Preparing for the 2016 application season

App strategy article dates and state deadlines

Dave Loescher
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2016 strategy article overview 1

During a recent company meeting we collectively paused to reflect on all the change that has taken place at GOHUNT over the last year. It was amazing to think of all the changes and enhancements that we have gone through. We took pride in the new changes that are currently being released before the end of 2015. These new changes are undergoing a series of rigorous testing protocols prior to being released to the INSIDER membership. The point here is that we at GOHUNT are never satisfied and we will always look to improve what we provide.

We now cover eight western states on INSIDER. Hopefully you have had the time to get acquainted with our recently launched Filtering enhancement. This was a major milestone for us at GOHUNT, and an incredible research tool for you. Filtering 2.0 is an industry first that provides you with the ability to search for season choices that meet your criteria. You can now filter seasons by state, species, weapon type, trophy potential, dates of availability, harvest success and male:female ratios. In addition, you can search for over-the-counter only options if desired. This is revolutionary in helping you to take literally thousands of choices and narrow it down to only a few. Think of the time and money this could potentially save a Western hunter! You can check out more information on INSIDER enhancements on Lorenzo's recent inSIGHTs article.

The 2016 Application Season

The best way to gain an understanding of how a state’s draw system works is to pay close attention to our application strategy articles that will be available from January through May. These articles are strategically released to coincide with upcoming hunt application deadlines across the states that we cover.

If you’re unfamiliar with our application strategy articles, you will quickly realize we do things a little differently. These application strategy articles are focused on how you can gain an edge and they provide important graphics to help you understand key information.

Examples of past Insider Application Graphics

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2016 Insider Application Strategy Articles

Below is the scheduled application strategy article release date and tentative state deadlines. We release the INSIDER application strategy articles three weeks before the state deadlines. This give you plenty of time to check out the new regulation, unit boundary, and tag allocation changes before you try to draw your dream tag.

2016 INSIDER application strategy calendar

State

Wyoming

Species

Elk

Strategy articlerelease week

January 7

Tentative applicationdeadline

February 1

State

Arizona

Species

Elk, antelope

Strategy articlerelease week

January 21

Tentative applicationdeadline

February 9

State

Wyoming

Species

Moose, sheep,goat

Strategy articlerelease week

February 4

Tentative applicationdeadline

February 29

State

Utah

Species

All species

Strategy articlerelease week

February 11

Tentative applicationdeadline

March 3

State

Montana

Species

Deer, elk

Strategy articlerelease week

Mid February

Tentative applicationdeadline

March 15

State

New Mexico

Species

All species

Strategy articlerelease week

February 25

Tentative applicationdeadline

March 23

State

Colorado

Species

All species

Strategy articlerelease week

Early March

Tentative applicationdeadline

April 5

State

Nevada

Species

All species

Strategy articlerelease week

Late March

Tentative applicationdeadline

April 18

State

Idaho

Species

Moose, sheep,goat

Strategy articlerelease week

Early April

Tentative applicationdeadline

April 30

State

Montana

Species

Moose, sheep,goat

Strategy articlerelease week

Early April

Tentative applicationdeadline

May 2

State

Oregon

Species

All species

Strategy articlerelease week

Tentative applicationdeadline

May 15

State

Washington

Species

All species

Strategy articlerelease week

Tentative applicationdeadline

May 18

State

Wyoming

Species

Deer, antelope

Strategy articlerelease week

Early May

Tentative applicationdeadline

May 31

State

Montana

Species

Antelope

Strategy articlerelease week

Early May

Tentative applicationdeadline

June 1

State

California

Species

App species

Strategy articlerelease week

Tentative applicationdeadline

June 2

State

Idaho

Species

Deer, elk,antelope

Strategy articlerelease week

Mid May

Tentative applicationdeadline

June 4

State

Arizona

Species

Deer, sheep

Strategy articlerelease week

Mid May

Tentative applicationdeadline

June 14

State

Species

Strategy articlerelease week

Tentative applicationdeadline

Wyoming

Elk

January 7

February 1

Arizona

Elk, antelope

January 21

February 9

Wyoming

Moose, sheep,goat

February 4

February 29

Utah

All species

February 11

March 3

Montana

Deer, elk

Mid February

March 15

New Mexico

All species

February 25

March 23

Colorado

All species

Early March

April 5

Nevada

All species

Late March

April 18

Idaho

Moose, sheep,goat

Early April

April 30

Montana

Moose, sheep,goat

Early April

May 2

Oregon

All species

May 15

Washington

All species

May 18

Wyoming

Deer, antelope

Early May

May 31

Montana

Antelope

Early May

June 1

California

App species

June 2

Idaho

Deer, elk,antelope

Mid May

June 4

Arizona

Deer, sheep

Mid May

June 14

You Can Look Back at Our 2015 Application Strategy Articles below

2015 INSIDER application strategy articles

Arizona

2015 Arizona elk and antelope

Colorado

2015 Colorado deer, elk, antelope

Arizona

2015 Arizona deer, sheep, bison

Colorado

2015 Colorado sheep, moose, goat

Arizona

Arizona

Idaho

Colorado

Montana

Arizona

2015 Idaho moose, sheep, goat

Colorado

2015 Montana deer and elk

Arizona

2015 Idaho deer, elk, antelope

Colorado

2015 Montana moose, sheep, goat, bison

Arizona

Colorado

2015 Montana antelope

Arizona

Arizona

Nevada

Colorado

New Mexico

Arizona

2015 Nevada mule deer guided draw

Colorado

2015 New Mexico deer, elk, antelope

Arizona

2015 Nevada mule deer, elk, antelope

Colorado

2015 New Mexico sheep and exotics

Arizona

2015 Nevada sheep and goat

Colorado

Arizona

Arizona

Utah

Colorado

Wyoming

Arizona

2015 Utah sheep, moose, goat bison

Colorado

2015 Wyoming elk

Arizona

2015 Utah elk and antelope

Colorado

2015 Wyoming sheep, moose, goat

Arizona

2015 Utah mule deer

Colorado

2015 Wyoming deer and antelope

Although it will seem overwhelming as we unleash a barrage of application strategy articles during the winter and spring months, it is important to understand that these pieces will be your resource to gain an understanding of everything you need to know about a given state. We will inform you of new unit boundary changes, new seasons offered in units, or even cancelled seasons. You will also learn of the areas within each state that have been producing trophies, and areas that may be under producing.

We will provide you with areas to consider to help you narrow your search for that amazing hunt. Also included within these Application Strategy articles will be a complete explanation of the draw process. Gaining an understanding of the various draw process is your key to finding success in the draw. Remember that knowledge is power, and this knowledge can give you the power to beat the draw systems.

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