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- Top odds by stateGrades for every state and species.
- Hunt tripsCosts and trip planning by state.
- PronghornOften the easiest Western tag to draw.
- Apply checklistsAvoid costly application mistakes.
From the Draw Report
- Colorado deer: Fair (median 36%) · top odds: DE003P3R 100%; DE011P2R 100%
- Colorado elk: Hot (median 62%) · top odds: EE003O4R 100%; EE003P1A 100%
- Colorado pronghorn: Fair (median 15%) · top odds: AM106O1R 100%; AM110O1M 100%
- Wyoming deer: Fair (median 42%) · top odds: Area 11 Type 3 100%; Area 15 Type 3 100%
- Wyoming elk: Fair (median 25%) · top odds: Area 28 Type 4 100%; Area 35 Type 4 100%
- Montana deer: Fair (median 19%) · top odds: 004-01 100%; 005-00 100%
- Montana elk: Fair (median 20%) · top odds: 210-03 100%; 370-02 100%
- Montana pronghorn: Fair (median 18%) · top odds: 007-31 100%; 586-30 100%
As of Oct 23, 2026. How we grade.
Budget DIY kit
Three tiers, one job each. Vortex optics are field-tested by our team; everything else is selected from reviews and specs. Brands cannot buy a spot.
- Top pickVortex Diamondback HD 10x42 binoculars
Bright HD glass for all-day glassing, harness-ready, VIP lifetime warranty. Field-tested by our team.
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- Mid pickVortex Crossfire HD 1400 laser rangefinder
Angle-compensated ranging for steep elk and mule deer ground. Field-tested by our team.
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- Best value pickStealth Cam G42NG No Glo trail camera
Simple, long-running, no data plan, dark no-glow flash. Selected from reviews and specs.
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