Buying points for Wyoming

[cem3434]

I want to start buying points for Wyoming.  I have never applied for tags there, so can i actually buy points before ever applying? If so, how do i go about doing so?

Any advice would be appreciated!

[Bean Counter]

I was thinking about starting this year, myself. I think July was the deadline for points only though. 

[norsepeak]

Deadline to buy points is Sept. 30.

http://wgfd.wyo.gov/web2011/Departments/Hunting/pdfs/NR_2012_APPBOOK0000603.pdf

[Bean Counter]

  shows what I know. Thanks Norsepeak 

[SilkOnTheDrySide]

I bought mine!

[norsepeak]

no problemo...you had me worried, so I had to go check, so I don't miss the deadline too!

[Bean Counter]

There is SOME deadline in July, isn't there?   

Regardless, how do you feel about putting in for points in a state that is overrun with wolves? Or am I wrong about that, too? I've only been through that state once.

[Basket Rack]

I think you can still find some great elk hunting in Wyoming if you do your homework.  The northwest corner might not be what it used to be but there are still plenty of quality units. 

[norsepeak]

I'm buying points there.  Still tons of awsome hunting there.  I'm just building points to cash in on a top notch hunt in a year or two.

[Mr Mykiss]

Looks like unless you've got a bunch of points already it might be QUITE AWHILE before you draw a "Blue Chip" hunt. According to EHJ it looks like even with max points you're looking at a 5% chance of drawing any of the top 20 hunts... or am I wrong?

[norsepeak]

you are probably right, but it all depends on what you are looking for.  Just because it's not a "blue chip" unit according to Eastmans doens't mean that there are now trophy quality animals.  Just depends on your definetion of "trophy"

[TheHunt]

Smart to buy your points...   

[brocka]

Buy your points now, you will be glad you did in a few years.

[Ridgerunner]

A worthy investment for sure

[sirmissalot]

I bought mine today. Go on their website and buy them, it's easy to set up. I drew a great bull tag a couple years ago with 3 points.

[furbearer365]

Im with you Norsepeak, i have been buying points for a few years and am just waiting for the right hunt to cash them in on.  I kind of have a good in over there.  A good buddy that i went to taxidermy school with lives there and is a guide and taxidermist and has offered whatever kind of help i need.  Thinking about cashing in my lope points next year but we will see, lets just get this year over first.