Over the last 15 years, I have been playing the point game like many fellow hunters. I am constantly managing my hunts and trying to fit everything into a schedule. Some years, things seem to work out great and I’ll get one of those coveted premium draw tags. Other years, I’m wondering what and where I will be hunting. One thing is for sure: having a great landowner to work with is an excellent backup plan. Why? It guarantees that you’ll get a tag.

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