leather, the blackhills are mostly private except for the nat. forest and there are few if any antelope there..I don/t mean to be a jerk, just helpful..I am not sure about the pref. points. our build each year, but if you do not apply for a lice. 2 years in a row, you might loose them ,,I am not sure because I always apply...I think you pref, points for elk would apply to any lic. you choose to put in for...If I were you, i would try and make arrangements to hunt private ground near Gillette....You will alsomost be sure of a license there..I have friends in Rawlins that haven/t drawn for 10 years due to the public land they apply for...It is easier for us than a non res. on those lands...any more questions I would be glad to help, but I am traveling and not at my computer each day..