Quality buck

[throttlejocky20]

What is the best quality deer permit to draw for an archery hunter? The reason  ask is because I am getting close to that 10 point mark and really want to hunt mule deer in the rut. My issue is besides the Eniat they dont offer a hunt in the other units I know. ( Alta, Gardner) My passion is bow hunting but I have been contemplating changing weapons to get more options at a big rutting buck. This decision has really been bugging me because I think I wont be as satisfied if I draw a tag and shoot one from 200+ yards. Any input would be helpfull.

[teanawayslayer]

Look in the game regs and find out which units everybody puts in for.  It's pretty obvious.  On another note you should learn the swakane.  There is a general late season for archery.  plenty of big bucks in there.  Just a thought. 

[coachcw]

I think If your a good bow hunter then the late archery  tags still are your best bet.  10 points arn't a gimmie for a riffle tag .

[JBar]

Throttle no one said you cant take your bow on a rifle hunt or take an open site rifle and sneak close.  Just a thought

[Kowsrule30]

If you draw the rifle tag you can still use your bow....   

[jackelope]

Yup you sure can. You just have to wear the orange.

[MuleySniper]

I think If your a good bow hunter then the late archery  tags still are your best bet.  10 points arn't a gimmie for a riffle tag .

 
and 200 yard shots are not gimme quality bucks either....

[buckhorn2]

If 10 are;nt a gimmie how many points do you think you would need to have to have a good chance at a quality deer tag I have 12 for this year.

[bobcat]

If 10 are;nt a gimmie how many points do you think you would need to have to have a good chance at a quality deer tag I have 12 for this year.

With 12 you have a pretty good chance if you apply for a couple of the less popular hunts.

[Kowsrule30]

It's just luck of the draw... Points help but aren't a requirement... My buddy drew a Desert rifle tag with one point 5 or 6 years ago... I wanted to kill him...    

[jackelope]

I had 4 when I drew mine in '10.
 

[boneaddict]

I apply for rifle usually, and then hunt with my bow during modern season.  This is mostly becasue of the options the modern guys have for late permits where I want to hunt.   The exception is of course having the multiseason permit which I have drawn a couple times.   

[throttlejocky20]

Thanks for the input guys.