Rifle Hunt Choices with 5 Points

[PRDATR]

Is it even worth chasing a Bull tag with 5 Points? Not interested in Muzzleloader. I'm fine just getting out so maybe a Cow tag for the meat as I'm down to my last steak or two.

[AZCoueser]

Yes, it is. Just don’t go for one of the super competitive units like unit 10 which in 2024 had 40 permits and almost 6,000 first choice applicants for the early hunt.

 

Odds are better for the late hunts. 

[Crazymonkey]

Been drawn  with  less points . If your after meat for the freezer  a cow hunt is probably  your best shot .Got drawn  general hunt cow in 6a 2014,  then muzzleloader  bull 6a the next year then general  cow again.  Just loyalty and hunter safety  points.  Muzzleloader  is averaging about 3-5 points and general  cow we pulled  with  a 6 point average and had early tag numbers last year.

[AZ513]

Not sure if you're looking for an early or late hunt, but if you're interested you have pretty solid odds at a late rifle hunt. 

[Flatlander]

Yes, always worth applying. 80% of the tags are issued randomly to people with less than max. Five is enough to put you close to the bonus for some hunts. Here is my suggestion; pick a dream hunt for your first choice and apply because there is almost always a chance. For your second choice, pick a late hunt in a less popular unit that you are comfortable with OR look for a limited opp hunt with a higher success rate (some of those are actually pretty decent) in  unit you would enjoy hunting.