Even with low odds you always have a chance. The first time I ever applied in NM I drew the once and a lifetime bull tag in the Valle Vidal area. And that was a non resident DIY hunt. I don't remember the exact odds but I know it was really low. So you never know if you don't apply.
There are a lot more big bears out there then what get harvested every year. PA game commission just release the harvest results last week for 2013 and there was 58 bears over 500 lbs harvested this year. I was born and raised in the mountains of north central PA in some great bear country and...
Hey MtnMike. If you dont mind me asking but what ranch did you buy your tag for near Cimarron. I use to guide for a ranch next to Cimarron for a few years.