I am going to take the chance again. Hopefully I will draw my first or second choice this time. I will also do some politicking with the regional game manager in charge of ranch assignments, if I get drawn.
For the $288 fee, I just can't pass it up. If you don't have pronghorn fever to the extent I do, maybe it is not worth it.
If you apply, I hope you draw. Even if you get assigned a marginal ranch, odds are you will see some whoppers on other ranches.