Last year there were more tags than apps for the archery unit I applied for. This year there are a lot of NR's that didn't draw. I'll guess that is largely a function of WA hunters fleeing WA.
However, my luck is not all bad: There were only 3 NR apps drawn after I drew my buck tag. In fact, a group of 4 NR's didn't draw just after me because there were not enough tags--the group of 4 was one too many. 3 other NR's drew after them. Also, in the spring bear hunt, I was the last NR to be selected in the 25% pool.
Getting tougher to draw OR as an NR!