Nevada Draw Process
Draw process
First, all applications submitted receive a random draw number assigned by the computer. Each draw number consists of the same number of digits. Each person receives a different draw number for each hunt applied for on the application (for example one number for deer, one number for elk). In the case of deer, party applications will only receive one number.
After all draw numbers are assigned, the computer puts them into numerical order, the lowest number being the first application to be reviewed, and the highest number the last to be reviewed.
The computer then begins processing the application by reviewing each hunter choice number that has been included on the application.
For example, if a hunter applies for an elk tag, the computer evaluates each hunter choice number, one at a time and in the order listed, and either awards a tag in the first choice where at least one tag remains, or designates the application as unsuccessful if all tags have been issued for those hunter choices listed. The computer then moves on to the next application (the next highest application number). This procedure is repeated for each application (deer rifle, deer archery, cow elk, antelope, etc.) until all applications have been reviewed.
The bonus point system gives tag applicants a better chance at drawing a tag by simply awarding them an additional draw number each time they apply for a type of hunt, are unsuccessful, and have purchased a hunting license.
Hunters now have the opportunity to purchase a bonus point without applying for a tag, allowing hunters to accrue bonus points without necessarily drawing a tag, or hunting. Learn more about the bonus point system.
