CRH Ep. 26 How to Win in the Arizona Big Game Draw- A Deep Dive into Data and Tactics for Winning. Artwork

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CRH Ep. 26 How to Win in the Arizona Big Game Draw- A Deep Dive into Data and Tactics for Winning.

June 10, 2025 • CJ Dunn

I should have done this one a couple weeks ago, but better late than never. In this episode I describe how the Arizona big game draw process works, and how to access and use previous draw data to improve your odds in the future. The main AZ draw deadline just passed, but this info applies to all draws. I start by describing the draw and bonus point processes then do a deeper dive into the data you can find on the AZGFD website and how to use it to your advantage. I give several simple tips you should use to help your chances of drawing a big game tag, and some warnings about things that might hurt your chances. Hopefully it's not too confusing without visual aids. Maybe I'll make a YouTube video about this before the next draw so I can show exactly what to do. I hope you get something from this that will change the way you apply for AZ tags. Enjoy.