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Message: <blockquote data-quote="BadBadJohn" data-source="post: 859527" data-attributes="member: 921">Not that so much.Its been a few years since I was out that way last. But here are the facts as they were about 6 years ago... 1) most of the over the counter tags are for areas where there is a lot of PRIVATE land. 2) Residents get first dibs at over the counter tags. 3) More often than not, over the counter tags are for does. Your best bet is to find a rancher that allows hunting, find out what area his ranch is in, and then apply for a permit in that area. Expect to pay a trespass fee. I did this for 3-4 years before I drew in an area where there was lots of BLM land. I paid a trespass fee of $100. But that didn't include any guide service, butchering, etc. I would guess that now, trespass fees are up around $400-$500 minimum.I did get lucky one year and was able to purchase a buck tag over the counter to go along with the one I'd already gotten through the drawing. Over the counter tags were $25 for non-residents. Not sure what they are now. But probably double. The BLM land with lots of permits available is heavily hunted as well. Do your homework first. Contact Wyom Fish and Game and ask for antelope, mule deer permit application and study up.</blockquote>