Point Burn Optimizer — When to Burn Your Preference Points
Enter your preference or bonus points across multiple states and species. Get data-driven recommendations on when to burn vs. build more points.
How it works: Enter your current points, your target unit's historical point threshold, and the creep rate. The optimizer calculates your projected draw year, opportunity cost of waiting, and a clear apply vs. build recommendation.
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Pro users can auto-fill saved points from the account dashboard, and connect directly to live draw odds data from the Draw Odds Engine.
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Opportunity Cost: Waiting vs. Applying Now
Each year you wait costs a hunting season. Here's the trade-off for each hunt.
Western State Point Systems Reference
| State | System | How It Works | Point Cost | Reset on Draw? |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Colorado | Preference | Highest point holders draw first; random within top group | $10 | Yes |
| Wyoming | Preference | 75% preference draw + 25% random draw; highest points draw first in preference pool | $15 | Yes |
| Arizona | Weighted Bonus | Weighted bonus entries; exponential advantage for long-term holders | $13.50 | Yes |
| Utah (LE) | Preference | Highest point holders draw first for limited-entry tags | $10 | Yes |
| Utah (OIAL) | Weighted Bonus | Bighorn/goat/bison use weighted bonus point system | $10 | Yes |
| Nevada | Weighted Bonus | Weighted bonus entries; NR allocations very limited | $10–$15 | Yes |
| Montana | Preference (elk) | Limited-entry elk uses preference; most deer/elk is general OTC | $10 | Yes |
| Idaho | Random Draw | Pure random — no preference or bonus points; equal odds each year | N/A | N/A |
| New Mexico | Random Draw | Pure random — no point system; equal odds each year | N/A | N/A |
| Oregon | Preference | Preference point system for controlled hunts; general season OTC available | $8 | Yes |
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