Best Over-the-Counter Tags Left This Season

It's July, your buddy's been talking points for years, and you still don't have a fall tag. Before you write off the season, there's a real list of over-the-counter and leftover tag options still on the table — and some of them are better hunts than people give them credit for. Brian sits down with GoHunt's Dave Barnett to break down exactly where OTC opportunity still exists this late in the year, from Colorado's second and third rifle elk to Utah's OTC spike bull tags, plus Idaho's return tag sale and Nevada's first-come-first-served leftover tags. They also dig into GoHunt Insider Plus as a mid-season option for hunters who need a fast plan, and close out with an overrated/underrated tag debate covering Montana mule deer, Nevada return tags, and Utah spike elk. Highlights:• Where OTC elk tags still exist in Colorado, Utah, and Idaho after July 4th • How Nevada's first-come-first-served return tag system actually works • Why the Idaho OTC "DMV line" tag sale rewards solo hunters over groups • What GoHunt Insider Plus actually includes and when it makes sense to sign up mid-season • A strategy breakdown for hunting Utah's OTC spike bull tag • Brian and Dave's overrated and underrated picks for backup tags, including Montana mule deer and Nevada return tags • A caliber debate on sunsetting 30-06, 308, and 270 Win in favor of newer 7mm and 6.5 options If this helped you find a plan for fall, subscribe to the show and check out GoHunt Insider Plus using code Drawn West for $50 gear shop credit!Enter the Reveal Giveaway! One winner every month for therest of the year! https://www.getdrawnwest.com/revealStay Ahead of Hunting Season with the Drawn WestNewsletter. Get practical emails on deadlines, draw strategy, new episodes, and giveawayupdates. Join Here: https://www.getdrawnwest.com/newsletterLooking for more content from Drawn West? Check out our latestarticle! https://www.getdrawnwest.com/articles/best-elk-calls-for-beginnersFREE Gear Checklist:https://www.getdrawnwest.com/gearConnect with Brian Krebs https://linktr.ee/getdrawnwest Have Questions or Comments? Send an email to Brian@getdrawnwest.com! Sponsorsand Discounts: GOHUNTInsider - $50 Gear Shop Credit with code DRAWNWEST https://alnk.to/g3aa8L4 GOHUNT GearShop – 10% off most items with code DRAWNWEST https://alnk.to/e75Pm4u Save 10% onMaverick Hunting Blinds & Accessories with code DRAWNWEST https://maverickhunting.com/?ref=getdrawnwest Save 20% OnReveal Cell Cams & Accessories with code DRAWNWEST20 https://www.tactacam.com/ Get the BESTPRICES on your next firearm at Guns.com! https://alnk.to/3yfWc6R00:00:00 — Intro and catching up with Dave Barnett00:01:16 — Inside GoHunt's research content role and predictive draw odds accuracy00:08:38 — Why state application systems feel outdated, and a dream fix00:14:37 — What GoHunt Insider Plus actually includes00:19:38 — Is Insider Plus worth it mid-season if you're scrambling for a tag00:26:46 — Where the real OTC opportunity is right now (Nevada, Idaho)00:32:00 — Colorado OTC elk, expectations vs reality00:34:00 — Utah OTC spike elk strategy breakdown00:37:33 — OTC options for mule deer and antelope00:44:47 — Overrated vs underrated backup tags segment00:53:33 — Rifle and caliber talk, sunsetting old cartridges01:02:31 — Where to find Dave and closing GoHunt discount info