I had the tag in 2008 and shot a big bodied 4 point who stepped out to investigate the sparring match between two little bucks we werč watching. I was told the mucks get to go in the week before the permit guys.
It alternates, maybe ask the watershed guys or WDFW who went in first last time and base you application on that. Probably does not matter though with so few permits and success most likely based on weather, timing related to the rut, and type of hunter. Apply in years when there is a November hunt, be ready to walk lightly on dry leaves for an October hunt. 2017 should be a November hunt.
BTW, 6 killed of 10 permits.