Post by: trophyhunt on February 11, 2017, 08:33:57 PM
Post by: bobcat on February 11, 2017, 08:37:46 PM
Post by: trophyhunt on February 11, 2017, 08:41:07 PM
As far as I know right now, they have only said by the 28th. But my guess is the 23rd, since the last two years results have been on the last Thursday of the month.Thanks, you in this year?
Post by: bobcat on February 11, 2017, 08:50:59 PM
As far as I know right now, they have only said by the 28th. But my guess is the 23rd, since the last two years results have been on the last Thursday of the month.Thanks, you in this year?
I am, but just for a cow tag. 90% odds of drawing.
Post by: Duckslayer89 on February 11, 2017, 08:59:46 PM
Post by: go4steelhd on February 11, 2017, 09:00:24 PM
We are getting closer :tup:
Post by: trophyhunt on February 11, 2017, 09:02:12 PM
I decided to go for a few harder units hoping to get lucky and go OTC Idaho.Only one unit for me, 10 points. Good luck Anthony
Post by: Duckslayer89 on February 11, 2017, 09:04:49 PM
I decided to go for a few harder units hoping to get lucky and go OTC Idaho.Only one unit for me, 10 points. Good luck Anthony
Thanks man. I'm banking on the discounted cow tag after just finding out how to check draw odds LOL
Post by: trophyhunt on February 11, 2017, 09:13:51 PM
oh damn!! LolI decided to go for a few harder units hoping to get lucky and go OTC Idaho.Only one unit for me, 10 points. Good luck Anthony
Thanks man. I'm banking on the discounted cow tag after just finding out how to check draw odds LOL
Post by: deerslyr on February 11, 2017, 09:26:54 PM
Post by: wackmaster on February 11, 2017, 09:30:44 PM
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Post by: Bigshooter on February 11, 2017, 09:39:16 PM
Post by: 257 Wby Mag on February 11, 2017, 10:39:35 PM
As far as I know right now, they have only said by the 28th. But my guess is the 23rd, since the last two years results have been on the last Thursday of the month.Thanks, you in this year?
I am, but just for a cow tag. 90% odds of drawing.
You'd drive to Wyoming for a cow elk?
Post by: High Climber on February 11, 2017, 10:41:24 PM
Post by: 257 Wby Mag on February 11, 2017, 10:42:01 PM
I'm in with max pts.
Still sitting on max waiting for somone I know to draw a good unit!! Grin
Post by: Bigshooter on February 11, 2017, 10:48:00 PM
I'm in with max pts.
Still sitting on max waiting for somone I know to draw a good unit!! Grin
I changed units this year. The odds are worse this year.
Post by: bobcat on February 11, 2017, 10:50:31 PM
As far as I know right now, they have only said by the 28th. But my guess is the 23rd, since the last two years results have been on the last Thursday of the month.Thanks, you in this year?
I am, but just for a cow tag. 90% odds of drawing.
You'd drive to Wyoming for a cow elk?
Sure would, and I hope to. It's about the experience for me, not the antlers.
Post by: 257 Wby Mag on February 11, 2017, 11:11:30 PM
Post by: Brushbuster on February 11, 2017, 11:14:04 PM
Post by: 257 Wby Mag on February 11, 2017, 11:30:29 PM
Post by: Duckslayer89 on February 12, 2017, 02:24:37 AM
If I want a "experience" I'll go camping with my wife, that's just me though.... good luck guys
:dunno: ok... elk hunting is elk hunting. I hope to be driving over there as well
Post by: dscubame on February 12, 2017, 07:43:07 AM
Post by: Ghost Hunter on February 12, 2017, 07:51:20 AM
17 percent chance I'll draw general tag. This would be a good year to hit WY, fingers crossed.Any points?
Odds get tougher every year. I've pulled a general every year except one since 2010. Used to have good odds on the regular option. I'm shooting for the moon this year and picked a unit I've been watching. Fingers crossed. Hope is higher this year because my son put in with me for the first time.
Post by: Bob33 on February 12, 2017, 07:51:45 AM
I have and would again. Being in Wyoming is a great experience, and the meat is just as good as a bull.As far as I know right now, they have only said by the 28th. But my guess is the 23rd, since the last two years results have been on the last Thursday of the month.Thanks, you in this year?
I am, but just for a cow tag. 90% odds of drawing.
You'd drive to Wyoming for a cow elk?
Post by: dscubame on February 12, 2017, 07:57:57 AM
17 percent chance I'll draw general tag. This would be a good year to hit WY, fingers crossed.Any points?
Odds get tougher every year. I've pulled a general every year except one since 2010. Used to have good odds on the regular option. I'm shooting for the moon this year and picked a unit I've been watching. Fingers crossed. Hope is higher this year because my son put in with me for the first time.
Few points but not using them yet. Good luck on your unit there is always a chance with the random tags. I drew NM last year first time applying, it happens and hope it does for you and your son that would be great.
Post by: dscubame on February 12, 2017, 08:03:38 AM
As far as I know right now, they have only said by the 28th. But my guess is the 23rd, since the last two years results have been on the last Thursday of the month.Thanks, you in this year?
I am, but just for a cow tag. 90% odds of drawing.
You'd drive to Wyoming for a cow elk?
Good way to learn a unit.
Post by: farmin4u_98948 on February 12, 2017, 08:19:17 AM
Post by: Mr Mykiss on February 12, 2017, 09:50:00 AM
Post by: trophyhunt on February 12, 2017, 10:04:05 AM
In for the 1st time. 8 points...why did I wait 3 years to start buying points??!!I feel your pain, I didn't wait but I simply forgot 1 year to buy my point :bash: :bash:!! Now I'm screwed by being one point from max, I only put in for one unit and it's a tough draw without max.
Post by: Basket Rack on February 12, 2017, 08:41:43 PM
Post by: Ghost Hunter on February 12, 2017, 09:08:07 PM
Burned my max points last year, starting over at zero this year.Hope you made the best of it.
Post by: Basket Rack on February 13, 2017, 07:49:16 PM
i drew one of the units near Cody, it was well worth the wait to draw. Good luck to you all in the draws!!Burned my max points last year, starting over at zero this year.Hope you made the best of it.
Post by: Skyvalhunter on February 13, 2017, 07:53:41 PM
Post by: Basket Rack on February 13, 2017, 08:03:29 PM
How many point did you have going in.I had max points going in which I believe was 10.
Post by: Skyvalhunter on February 13, 2017, 08:07:43 PM
Post by: Basket Rack on February 13, 2017, 08:20:00 PM
Post by: Mr Mykiss on February 14, 2017, 03:02:25 PM
Post by: love to hunt on February 14, 2017, 03:53:26 PM
Post by: trophyhunt on February 14, 2017, 04:07:23 PM
This is like the wait for Christmas all over again!!!!!yes it is, isn't it bad a zz knowing elk results in February!! Unlike late may or June!
Post by: Bigshooter on February 14, 2017, 04:11:36 PM
This will probably be the last year that you will find out this early in WY.This is like the wait for Christmas all over again!!!!!yes it is, isn't it bad a zz knowing elk results in February!! Unlike late may or June!
Post by: trophyhunt on February 14, 2017, 04:14:18 PM
Really, why??This will probably be the last year that you will find out this early in WY.This is like the wait for Christmas all over again!!!!!yes it is, isn't it bad a zz knowing elk results in February!! Unlike late may or June!
Post by: Bigshooter on February 16, 2017, 05:08:28 PM
WY passed a bill that tag numbers can't be determined until after herd counts have been done. Herd counts don't happen until May. I thought that this year would be the first year of the elk draw happening in May but it will start next year.Really, why??This will probably be the last year that you will find out this early in WY.This is like the wait for Christmas all over again!!!!!yes it is, isn't it bad a zz knowing elk results in February!! Unlike late may or June!
Post by: JJB11B on February 16, 2017, 05:10:14 PM
that seems wise to meWY passed a bill that tag numbers can't be determined until after herd counts have been done. Herd counts don't happen until May. I thought that this year would be the first year of the elk draw happening in May but it will start next year.Really, why??This will probably be the last year that you will find out this early in WY.This is like the wait for Christmas all over again!!!!!yes it is, isn't it bad a zz knowing elk results in February!! Unlike late may or June!
Post by: Clearcut on February 18, 2017, 10:20:23 PM
Post by: Ghost Hunter on February 19, 2017, 09:11:31 AM
Does anyone recall the backdoor for the draws.. I remember 2 years ago someone had posted up a link to a page where you could see weather or not you were getting a refund from the game department.. not exactly specific backdoor for what you drew. I'm wanting to say it was like to The Wyoming state auditors page ?http://sao.wyo.gov/vendor-payments
Post by: Mr Mykiss on February 20, 2017, 04:32:53 PM
http://sao.wyo.gov/vendor-paymentsI drew!!
Just Kidding...I have no idea how to hit that backdoor...looks complicated.
Post by: trophyhunt on February 20, 2017, 05:21:37 PM
Just put in your first and last name, then on the date Colum, I just put in Dec 1. not sure which date your supposed to put in.http://sao.wyo.gov/vendor-paymentsI drew!!
Just Kidding...I have no idea how to hit that backdoor...looks complicated.
Post by: Ghost Hunter on February 20, 2017, 06:37:40 PM
Just put in your first and last name, then on the date Colum, I just put in Dec 1. not sure which date your supposed to put in.http://sao.wyo.gov/vendor-paymentsI drew!!
Just Kidding...I have no idea how to hit that backdoor...looks complicated.
Use February 1st if you have a common name. Even WY has a lot of government workers :chuckle:
Post by: trophyhunt on February 21, 2017, 06:14:07 AM
Post by: Ghost Hunter on February 21, 2017, 07:23:17 AM
The backdoor doesn't show any names for me when I use Feb 1st, still too early I'm guessing.
You don't want to see your name is the game. ;) :tup:
Post by: trophyhunt on February 21, 2017, 09:18:11 AM
oh! :yike:The backdoor doesn't show any names for me when I use Feb 1st, still too early I'm guessing.
You don't want to see your name is the game. ;) :tup:
Post by: DOUBLELUNG on February 21, 2017, 04:20:00 PM
Heck, I drive to Wyoming just so my wife can see her family. Any added hunting or fishing is a great bonus.I have and would again. Being in Wyoming is a great experience, and the meat is just as good as a bull.As far as I know right now, they have only said by the 28th. But my guess is the 23rd, since the last two years results have been on the last Thursday of the month.Thanks, you in this year?
I am, but just for a cow tag. 90% odds of drawing.
You'd drive to Wyoming for a cow elk?
Post by: Ellensburg on February 21, 2017, 04:42:58 PM
I dont really know how it works :dunno:
Post by: Skyvalhunter on February 21, 2017, 05:25:25 PM
Post by: Ghost Hunter on February 21, 2017, 07:09:52 PM
Is anyone's name showing up on that "backdoor" list?Your name on the auditors list means you get a big fat refund credit. If you know a WY guide, they will know before it posts. It's only 7 more days. Hang in there.
I dont really know how it works :dunno:
Post by: Mr Mykiss on February 24, 2017, 02:24:05 PM
Post by: Clearcut on February 24, 2017, 02:36:40 PM
Post by: trophyhunt on February 24, 2017, 02:43:12 PM
You try the backdoor:chuckle: that just never gets old...
Post by: Mr Mykiss on February 24, 2017, 02:44:27 PM
Post by: trophyhunt on February 24, 2017, 02:45:23 PM
Post by: trophyhunt on February 24, 2017, 02:46:18 PM
I always try...:chuckle: yeah me too!
Post by: Ghost Hunter on February 24, 2017, 08:08:28 PM
Post by: bobcat on February 24, 2017, 08:42:50 PM
10:00 MST Monday. WY sticks with the schedule.
Actually it's Tuesday, February 28th.
Post by: Ghost Hunter on February 25, 2017, 07:19:02 AM
Post by: Mr Mykiss on February 25, 2017, 12:47:02 PM
Bet the guides have the list by now.Are you saying the only way to get results right now is to backdoor a guide?
Post by: Karl Blanchard on February 25, 2017, 01:23:04 PM
I just tried "Wyomings" back door, my name wasn't on the list but nobody's was.I Googled wyoming back door and got a vastly different website :yike:
Post by: Dan-o on February 25, 2017, 01:28:41 PM
Post by: trophyhunt on February 25, 2017, 04:40:52 PM
Post by: Ghost Hunter on February 26, 2017, 07:38:46 AM
Broke Back Mountain guide service. For the full wilderness experience. :o :yike:Bet the guides have the list by now.Are you saying the only way to get results right now is to backdoor a guide?
Post by: trophyhunt on February 26, 2017, 12:34:45 PM
Post by: dscubame on February 26, 2017, 01:08:59 PM
Post by: trophyhunt on February 26, 2017, 01:10:57 PM
I am concerned last year took all too much of my tag drawing luck. Fingers crossed.You drew great tags? Any story on your success?
Post by: dscubame on February 26, 2017, 01:24:31 PM
I am concerned last year took all too much of my tag drawing luck. Fingers crossed.You drew great tags? Any story on your success?
Colorado and New Mexico, both elk.
Colorado was a great hiking and back country experience staying out a week living out of the backpack with bugling bulls and super brushy country. A muzzy hunt that I would definitely do again just not the same unit.
NM was modern and up at 11,000 plus feet. Connected on a nice 6 x 5 herd bull on day 2, day 1 was spent helping my partner with his he connected on 10 minutes into opening morning. NM was a wilderness hunt where we split up going in 2 days before the season opened to locate and each of us located elk so we remained solo. I think going forward I will post stories on future out of state hunts here on hunt-wa.
Post by: trophyhunt on February 26, 2017, 02:05:52 PM
Sounds like your living the dream! ThanksI am concerned last year took all too much of my tag drawing luck. Fingers crossed.You drew great tags? Any story on your success?
Colorado and New Mexico, both elk.
Colorado was a great hiking and back country experience staying out a week living out of the backpack with bugling bulls and super brushy country. A muzzy hunt that I would definitely do again just not the same unit.
NM was modern and up at 11,000 plus feet. Connected on a nice 6 x 5 herd bull on day 2, day 1 was spent helping my partner with his he connected on 10 minutes into opening morning. NM was a wilderness hunt where we split up going in 2 days before the season opened to locate and each of us located elk so we remained solo. I think going forward I will post stories on future out of state hunts here on hunt-wa.
Post by: Ghost Hunter on February 27, 2017, 10:47:50 AM
Post by: Karl Blanchard on February 27, 2017, 11:17:19 AM
Post by: Ghost Hunter on February 27, 2017, 11:34:58 AM
I heard Mr Mykiss didn't draw :sry: :hello: :chuckle:
Tried the back door on the wrong guide :dunno: :peep: :sry: :chuckle:
Post by: Brushbuster on February 27, 2017, 12:30:35 PM
Here's the link. Good luck.
https://wgfoapps.wyo.gov/DrawResults/frmSearch.aspx
Post by: Ghost Hunter on February 27, 2017, 12:45:50 PM
Post by: Bob33 on February 27, 2017, 12:48:58 PM
I checked my elk draw & it states I was unsuccessful for this year. Hoping this is wrong.Mine doesn't list elk draw results yet; only points. :dunno:
Here's the link. Good luck.
https://wgfoapps.wyo.gov/DrawResults/frmSearch.aspx
Post by: Brushbuster on February 27, 2017, 12:54:15 PM
2017 License Draw Results
License Type
Results
Area/Type
Non-Resident Special Elk with Preference Point Option
Unsuccessful
N/A
Each person licensed to hunt or fish in Wyoming shall purchase one (1) conservation stamp for $12.50, valid for the calendar year, unless otherwise exempted by statute.
Refunds are applied to the credit card used for submission of the online application. If you have not received your license/refund by October 25, 2016 please call us at 307-777-4600.
Post by: Bob33 on February 27, 2017, 01:00:25 PM
Post by: Ellensburg on February 27, 2017, 01:14:44 PM
Post by: trophyhunt on February 27, 2017, 01:15:38 PM
License Type Results Area/Type
Non-Resident Elk with Preference Point Option Unsuccessful N/A
Sumbeech!!! I sure hope this is wrong!
Post by: Brushbuster on February 27, 2017, 01:18:31 PM
Post by: trophyhunt on February 27, 2017, 01:24:32 PM
I'm hoping this is wrong but I'll check back tomorrow. :tup:me too! 😡
Post by: trophyhunt on February 27, 2017, 01:25:56 PM
Post by: Bob33 on February 27, 2017, 01:35:13 PM
Hey Bobcat, you should check with the above link, you put in for an easy cow tag, I'm curious what yours says?That's not the correct link to use for the 2017 draw.
Use this link: https://wgfd.wyo.gov/DrawResults/frmSearch.aspx
Post by: trophyhunt on February 27, 2017, 01:52:13 PM
i know, it's where you check to see how many points you have, but it is interesting how it says unsuccessful on the page? I know, I need to just be patient.Hey Bobcat, you should check with the above link, you put in for an easy cow tag, I'm curious what yours says?That's not the correct link to use for the 2017 draw.
Use this link: https://wgfd.wyo.gov/DrawResults/frmSearch.aspx
Post by: Clearcut on February 27, 2017, 01:55:52 PM
So idk.. guess we'll see
Post by: wackmaster on February 27, 2017, 02:09:44 PM
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Post by: love to hunt on February 27, 2017, 02:12:06 PM
Post by: bobcat on February 27, 2017, 02:19:30 PM
Hey Bobcat, you should check with the above link, you put in for an easy cow tag, I'm curious what yours says?
Mine says unsuccessful.
Post by: Skyvalhunter on February 27, 2017, 02:22:08 PM
Post by: Twispriver on February 27, 2017, 03:08:00 PM
License Type Results Area/Type
Non-Resident Elk with Preference Point Option Successful 007-1
Post by: dscubame on February 27, 2017, 03:16:57 PM
Post by: trophyhunt on February 27, 2017, 03:39:18 PM
Post by: Mr Mykiss on February 27, 2017, 06:02:25 PM
Post by: Ghost Hunter on February 27, 2017, 06:07:26 PM
What?? Results?? Where!!! I'm trying to get in every door available!!! Back, front, side...mostly back.
last name?
http://sao.wyo.gov/vendor-payments
Post by: trophyhunt on February 27, 2017, 06:22:42 PM
Post by: Brushbuster on February 27, 2017, 06:57:44 PM
The vendor thing doesn't show my name, the link to see your points total was showing people unsuccessful or successful. But that link isn't working now, they probably heard of the leak and took it down. Has anyone got anything from the vendor link???
The link I posted earlier is no longer working. No luck on the vendor pmts either.
Guess we'll need to check @9am tomorrow. Good luck!
Post by: Mr Mykiss on February 27, 2017, 06:57:59 PM
Post by: go4steelhd on February 27, 2017, 07:39:58 PM
Post by: Mr Mykiss on February 27, 2017, 08:47:46 PM
Post by: trophyhunt on February 28, 2017, 08:06:08 AM
Post by: Curly on February 28, 2017, 08:10:24 AM
Post by: love to hunt on February 28, 2017, 09:01:00 AM
Post by: wackmaster on February 28, 2017, 09:01:34 AM
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Post by: Twispriver on February 28, 2017, 09:03:17 AM
Post by: Curly on February 28, 2017, 09:04:05 AM
Post by: love to hunt on February 28, 2017, 09:05:26 AM
Post by: trophyhunt on February 28, 2017, 09:11:32 AM
Post by: bobcat on February 28, 2017, 09:12:55 AM
Post by: Bob33 on February 28, 2017, 09:13:16 AM
Post by: Bigshooter on February 28, 2017, 09:20:08 AM
Post by: Brushbuster on February 28, 2017, 09:38:32 AM
Good luck to those that drew.
Post by: GUscottie on February 28, 2017, 10:10:49 AM
Post by: Ghost Hunter on February 28, 2017, 10:14:19 AM
Post by: Mr Mykiss on February 28, 2017, 01:21:54 PM
Unfortunately for me the backdoor was correct. Unsuccessful. My unit went from 6 points to draw last year to 9-10 points this year. :bash:They have the draw summary posted too?
Good luck to those that drew.
Post by: Mr Mykiss on February 28, 2017, 01:22:33 PM
Post by: Brushbuster on February 28, 2017, 01:28:42 PM
Unfortunately for me the backdoor was correct. Unsuccessful. My unit went from 6 points to draw last year to 9-10 points this year. :bash:They have the draw summary posted too?
Good luck to those that drew.
This should get you to see the drawing odds:
https://wgfd.wyo.gov/Hunting/Drawing-Odds
Post by: jamesfromseattle on February 28, 2017, 02:21:14 PM
Post by: Bob33 on February 28, 2017, 02:25:25 PM
Post by: Stein on February 28, 2017, 02:26:18 PM
It's official now. I'm a loser. :'(
Just wait for the WA draw, you will have plenty of company.
It unfortunately looks like the point creep in WY is in full gear. I was hoping last year was an anomaly. A draw I put in for went from 30% odds to 15% in one year. I'm guessing it is single digits this year. Basically, it went from every three years to every 10+ year draw.
Post by: Bob33 on February 28, 2017, 02:33:22 PM
It could be that more and more hunters are leaving Washington and going to Wyoming to hunt...It's official now. I'm a loser. :'(
Just wait for the WA draw, you will have plenty of company.
It unfortunately looks like the point creep in WY is in full gear. I was hoping last year was an anomaly. A draw I put in for went from 30% odds to 15% in one year. I'm guessing it is single digits this year. Basically, it went from every three years to every 10+ year draw.
Points creep is happening in nearly all the western states. An elk hunt in Oregon that used to take 5 points to draw is now up to 11. To some extent, it's like chasing a pot of gold at the end of the rainbow.
Post by: Ghost Hunter on February 28, 2017, 04:37:04 PM
Post by: lhrbull on February 28, 2017, 09:15:01 PM
Post by: Bigshooter on March 02, 2017, 05:56:24 PM
Post by: trophyhunt on March 02, 2017, 05:58:24 PM
I already got my refund back. 8)As a check or did they put it on your card?
Post by: bobcat on March 02, 2017, 06:25:31 PM
Post by: Skyvalhunter on March 02, 2017, 06:46:37 PM
Post by: bobcat on March 02, 2017, 07:02:34 PM
Post by: Bigshooter on March 02, 2017, 10:23:14 PM
I already got my refund back. 8)As a check or did they put it on your card?
Back on my card.
Post by: dvolmer on March 06, 2017, 01:41:08 PM
Post by: Ghost Hunter on March 06, 2017, 02:22:02 PM
be glad you didn't draw! Winter kill has been disastrous to say the least! this year and probably next will be good years to buy points as the herds try to recover from a record setting winter in most of Wyoming. Eastman's say that anyone with over 5 points is wasting their tag this year with so many animals dead.
I was more than willing to take the chance. Disappointed I didn't draw. Hope the draw doesn't get more saturated in a couple years.
Post by: Bigshooter on March 06, 2017, 02:24:00 PM
be glad you didn't draw! Winter kill has been disastrous to say the least! this year and probably next will be good years to buy points as the herds try to recover from a record setting winter in most of Wyoming. Eastman's say that anyone with over 5 points is wasting their tag this year with so many animals dead.
I hear the winter has been pretty normal outside of western wy.
Post by: dscubame on March 06, 2017, 07:21:57 PM
be glad you didn't draw! Winter kill has been disastrous to say the least! this year and probably next will be good years to buy points as the herds try to recover from a record setting winter in most of Wyoming. Eastman's say that anyone with over 5 points is wasting their tag this year with so many animals dead.
Glass half full for me then. With this winter in mind I dodged a bullet.
Post by: bobcat on March 06, 2017, 08:12:31 PM
Post by: lhrbull on March 07, 2017, 04:43:38 AM
Post by: Skyvalhunter on March 07, 2017, 05:13:07 AM
Post by: Torrent50 on March 23, 2017, 06:00:00 PM
WY passed a bill that tag numbers can't be determined until after herd counts have been done. Herd counts don't happen until May. I thought that this year would be the first year of the elk draw happening in May but it will start next year.Really, why??This will probably be the last year that you will find out this early in WY.This is like the wait for Christmas all over again!!!!!yes it is, isn't it bad a zz knowing elk results in February!! Unlike late may or June!
I called and talked to someone with Wyoming Fish and Game today and they said that they were not aware of this legislation or any changes to the out of state elk draw for next year. Indicated that there has been nothing in any newsletters or communications to them and this was the first they had heard of it. I'm hoping that is the case and it won't change.