Totally agree on junior hunts. My kids have gotten more deer and a hog on junior hunts than I’ve gotten ever. Love or hate dfw, they do a decent job for the kids.California's share hunts and Jr elk hunts have real long odds. If you have Jr hunters and want to get them an antlerless elk tag, put in for Az. It's super cheap to apply (was $15 for my kids), even for non-res. If you win, the actually tag is cheap (my kids $60). Once they have hunter safety card, kids can start applying as early as age 10. If you start em early, they are guaranteed to draw by age 18. And if you live in Southern Cal, the drive to the Az hunt areas isn't any farther than going to Norcal (maybe less).