Wyoming Elk 2023

[vandeman17]

With the likely huge increase in the special app prices in 2024, who all is looking into "trying" to burn their points in 2023? My old man and I have 9 each and I would love to burn them this year given that draw odds for regular will get even worse going forward along with the limited amount of years my Pops likely has left to do the types of hunts we want to do. I have a few units in mind that we are close on given point creep so I am trying to decide if I want to just go general and ensure drawing or send it on a limited entry permit.

[D-Rock425]

I'm not at 9 point but I'm thinking about trying to go general this year.

[HUNT JR]

With the likely huge increase in the special app prices in 2024, who all is looking into "trying" to burn their points in 2023? My old man and I have 9 each and I would love to burn them this year given that draw odds for regular will get even worse going forward along with the limited amount of years my Pops likely has left to do the types of hunts we want to do. I have a few units in mind that we are close on given point creep so I am trying to decide if I want to just go general and ensure drawing or send it on a limited entry permit.

You could likely draw a bighorns unit and at least have a limited entry feel vs the general hunt. Your problem is dealing with guys like me with 12 points who are effectively in no mans land. 

[vandeman17]

With the likely huge increase in the special app prices in 2024, who all is looking into "trying" to burn their points in 2023? My old man and I have 9 each and I would love to burn them this year given that draw odds for regular will get even worse going forward along with the limited amount of years my Pops likely has left to do the types of hunts we want to do. I have a few units in mind that we are close on given point creep so I am trying to decide if I want to just go general and ensure drawing or send it on a limited entry permit.

You could likely draw a bighorns unit and at least have a limited entry feel vs the general hunt. Your problem is dealing with guys like me with 12 points who are effectively in no mans land.

Agreed. I feel like that 8-12 point range is the tweener zone and you will never really catch up. My biggest hurdle is my work schedule being where I pretty much can't be away from October 20th or so through November 20th. 

[Mtnwalker]

I'd sure like to get rid of my 8 this year but it won't get me very far. Creep is gonna be real

[Karl Blanchard]

Lots of good units in the 8-12 range gents. Get to hunting! For some weird reason my daughter really wants to shoot a bull so I'm likely gonna sacrifice all my points to float us on some general tags. Still trying to figure out where I failed as a father 

[vandeman17]

Lots of good units in the 8-12 range gents. Get to hunting! For some weird reason my daughter really wants to shoot a bull so I'm likely gonna sacrifice all my points to float us on some general tags. Still trying to figure out where I failed as a father 

You should whitetail hunt too while you are at it... 

[Jpmiller]

I've never hunted any of the limited entry units but the general units are so good I can't see any option being a bad one. I'll be in general with 5 this year only because I had to postpone last years general hunt.

I mean, the general units are so bad I would definitely try for a limited draw tag. Dont waste your time on a general tag.

[Pathfinder101]

 

[trophyhunt]

4 or 5 points for elk, general tag for me, just looking for a unit that isn't over run with non residents....  lol. 

[ganghis]

4 or 5 points for elk, general tag for me, just looking for a unit that isn't over run with non residents....  lol.

Take your pick - non-residents or grizzlies 

[Ridgerunner]

Sitting on max, don't think I will spend them in 2023 but soon I plan too.

[vandeman17]

Sitting on max, don't think I will spend them in 2023 but soon I plan too.

Send it!

[Karl Blanchard]

Lots of good units in the 8-12 range gents. Get to hunting! For some weird reason my daughter really wants to shoot a bull so I'm likely gonna sacrifice all my points to float us on some general tags. Still trying to figure out where I failed as a father 

You should whitetail hunt too while you are at it... 

 

[OltHunter]

What was the last update on increases? wasn't the big increases for the special draw only? Regular draw is the same cost. Other than non-resident availability going down the tank to residents and outfitters.