EP 1: OTC vs. Premium Elk Tags: Why My General Tag Outperformed a Draw Unit
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EP 1: OTC vs. Premium Elk Tags: Why My General Tag Outperformed a Draw Unit
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Can a general over-the-counter (OTC) elk tag actually produce better results than a premium limited-entry draw unit? In this episode of the Liminal Outdoors Podcast, I break down my 2025 archery elk season to prove why time in the field matters more than the tag in your pocket.
I compare two very different hunts from the same year: a highly coveted Utah premium draw tag that ended in frustration, and a standard Colorado public land general tag that resulted in a mature 6-point bull elk.
We discuss:
The reality of "Premium" units: Why draw odds don't guarantee success.
My strategy for the 2025 Colorado Public Land Archery season.
Why "tag equity" (burning points) can sometimes hurt your hunting progression.
How to maximize your time in the woods when you have a 9-5 job.
0:00 - Intro: The Myth of the Premium Tag
1:38 - My Utah Draw Tag "Bust"
3:59 - The Colorado General Tag Strategy
7:32 - The First Elk Bugle
12:51 - Bugeling Elk Rut Fest
17:01 - Busted By Bull Elk
20:42 - Stalking the 6-Point Bull
28:06 - Conclusion: Just Go Hunt