Depends on if you want a limited entry unit or general season, and if limited entry how soon you wanna hunt. If general season just apply for a tag after the 1st and before march first and you'll more than likely get a tag. If you want to just collect points for limited entry you can just apply for the point itself and collect till your maxed out. I would just apply for the tag instead of the point because it doesn't cost any extra unless you draw a tag. Could just get lucky. Also you have to buy a license to apply... Hope this helps.