Post by: splitshot on November 07, 2012, 05:24:51 PM
Post by: ecnclan on November 07, 2012, 06:26:24 PM
Post by: Bob33 on November 07, 2012, 07:00:41 PM
There is a spring draw. The application deadline is March 15. If you don't draw, and even if you do, there are surplus tags that go on sale in July. Most units have surplus doe/fawn licenses. Some of the units have 500 or more.
Here's my advice: (1) pick a general part of the state that you want to hunt. If you don't have a clue, contact Wyoming Fish and Game. My experience is with the I-90 / I-25 corridor all the way from Montana to about Douglas. (2) Get BLM maps, or better yet buy the Wyoming chip from Hunt GPS Maps: http://www.huntinggpsmaps.com/store/gps-maps?hgm_map_states=484. (http://www.huntinggpsmaps.com/store/gps-maps?hgm_map_states=484.) This will show you exactly where the public land is; (3) if you're interested in applying for a buck in the spring draw, look at draw odds in the units you're considering. Wyoming has regular and "special" tags which are more expensive but generally have better draw odds. http://wgfd.wyo.gov/web2011/HUNTING-1000157.aspx; (http://wgfd.wyo.gov/web2011/HUNTING-1000157.aspx;) (4) plan to purchase some surplus tags in the summer. Even if you draw a buck tag in the spring, why not buy a few more doe/fawn licenses; (5) start thinking about where you want to stay; (6) think about a plan for what you'll do with your meat after you kill the animals.
The hunting is fun and not at all strenuous unless you make it so.
Post by: MuleySniper on November 07, 2012, 07:13:58 PM
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Post by: sled on November 07, 2012, 11:01:00 PM
Thanks for the info Bob! Just copied and pasted it... That is a hunt I hope to do next year. Anyone hunt WY for elk? Saw a thread on On Your Own Adventures of a couple that did well on Elk and lopes.. Bob is the man! Still can't thank him enough for helpin me out with our trip.
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Post by: ORCA_SIX on November 07, 2012, 11:29:48 PM
Antelope hunting is really fun and as easy as you make it. Definitely have a plan to process, clean and store the meat. Each hunter can typically shoot up to 4-5 Antelope. It ends up being a lot of meat and a lot of work but so worth it.
You will want to skin them out pretty fast too or at least cool them off.
Definitely call the Wyoming Fish and Game office, super helpful.
Post by: chukar hunter on November 08, 2012, 12:22:35 PM
Post by: splitshot on November 08, 2012, 02:58:51 PM
Post by: Bob33 on November 08, 2012, 03:06:54 PM
Any opinions on best Unit for Greatest % Public Land(No Tresspass Fee) with best Quality Bucks?There are several, but you also need to consider draw odds. The units that get the most attention for having the best bucks and good access have low draw odds.
Post by: Bigshooter on November 10, 2012, 11:41:47 AM
Post by: Bean Counter on November 10, 2012, 11:45:42 AM
Post by: SemperFidelis97 on November 10, 2012, 11:58:16 AM
Post by: Bob33 on November 10, 2012, 12:19:28 PM
If you are really short on time, must have a nice buck, and don't want to do any homework then paying a trespass fee may be a consideration.
This year I bought four surplus doe/fawn licenses, hunted public land, and filled the tags in two half-days. If I had a buck tag I could have shot several that were 13"+.
I've hunted Wyoming since 2005. I've killed 40 antelope and never paid a penny to someone to hunt private land.
It can be done. Good luck.
Post by: ORCA_SIX on November 10, 2012, 12:21:38 PM
Post by: SemperFidelis97 on November 10, 2012, 12:31:05 PM
Help stop the commercialization of hunting and hunt public land!
If you are really short on time, must have a nice buck, and don't want to do any homework then paying a trespass fee may be a consideration.
This year I bought four surplus doe/fawn licenses, hunted public land, and filled the tags in two half-days. If I had a buck tag I could have shot several that were 13"+.
I've hunted Wyoming since 2005. I've killed 40 antelope and never paid a penny to someone to hunt private land.
I look at this no differently than I look at paying Hancock for access. Honestly Bob if it wasn't a 20 hr drive I would just scout, and make due. I will be bringing my kids, and I really don't want them in the middle of the shooting frenzy that much of the public land has turned into at this time. I have been asking around, and doing research for awhile now I would prefer not to have to pay a trespass fee, but I on the other hand have heard allot of horror stories about some of the areas there. Hell if there was someone on here that hunts there regularly, and doesn't mind company I will be bringing over a cargo trailer with all of our gear I would gladly share our camp, and feed them while we were there in exchange for their company as well as knowledge.
It can be done. Good luck.
Post by: GUscottie on November 10, 2012, 06:03:41 PM
Do your research, look at public lands and access...In Wy you can own all the roads or surround public land and then you make it in a sense, private due to no way in. Private roads can be blocked which prevent you access to driving down them...There are a few chunks of BLM or state land that are land locked by private land, it happens. But, over halfof Wyoming is public land...Some areas, like where I hunt, 90% public land.
The hunting is what you make of it...I shot my antelope (4) between 80 and 280 yards. My buddy shot his at like 70 yards... The hunting is all what you make of it. Good luck!