Wyoming 2017 application dates

[Bob33]

Applications opening Jan. 3 at 8 a.m. MT

For a full listing of resident and non-resident application deadlines for all species and types see the 2017 Hunting License Application Information: https://wgfd.wyo.gov/Hunting/WGFD_APPNARRATIVE.pdf

• Elk: Non-residents close Jan. 31. Residents close May 31.
• Deer: Closes May 31 for residents & non-residents.
• Antelope: Closes May 31 for residents & non-residents.
• Moose: Closes Feb. 28 for residents & non-residents.
• Bighorn Sheep: Closes Feb. 28 for residents & non-residents.
• Mountain Goat: Closes Feb. 28 for residents & non-residents.
• Spring Wild Turkey: Closes Jan. 31 for residents & non-residents.

[Moose Master]

Thanks for the info and good luck to those that apply.

[Ghost Hunter]

I'll be applying again.  Might put a new spin on it by applying for a specific unit I have my eye on.  Odds about the same as a general tag.  Playing the numbers and weather, always the weather.

[boneaddict]

I'm really close on moose.   Trying decide if I want to hold off

[millerwheeler]

Do they do a points system like wa ?

[syoungs]

Simmiliar yeah. Not the exact system though

[Twispriver]

I just put myself and my son in for elk - area 7. We have max points so it should be a sure deal based on what you needed to draw the last two years. Put a deposit down with and outfitter a year ago so as long as we pull our permits this will be our year for an out-of-state guided hunt.

[Mr Mykiss]

Go get em Twisp!!
I've got 8 points...gonna try and put em to use this year!!

[2MANY]

Whats the best big bull hunt in the state regardless of the weapon choice?

[Mr Mykiss]

16?

[Bigshooter]

The migrations hunts out of Yellowstone are the best.

[Basket Rack]

Whats the best big bull hunt in the state regardless of the weapon choice?

As Big Shooter said the units around the park and in the Cody area but these units are loaded with grizzly bears. These units are big country with pockets of elk making DIY tough if you are not familiar with the country so I would recommend hiring an outfitter if you draw based on my experience as these have really turned into almost once in a lifetime tags for non residents with the preference point system.  Unit 124 in the southern part of the state has big bulls but is not your typical elk country it is more open sage brush country.  All of these units will require max points and the odds are still poor.

[actionshooter]

I think I'm going to use my antelope points and the deer and elk keep growing. Anyone have recommendations for 3 points?

[Mr Mykiss]

The migrations hunts out of Yellowstone are the best.

4 of the 6 units bordering yellowstone are general and 55 takes 4 points? Am I totally wrong?

[Bigshooter]

The migrations hunts out of Yellowstone are the best.

4 of the 6 units bordering yellowstone are general and 55 takes 4 points? Am I totally wrong?

You are right.  But those aren't the units I'm talking about.