Post by: trophyhunt on February 21, 2018, 03:18:36 PM
Post by: Skyvalhunter on February 21, 2018, 04:09:11 PM
Post by: trophyhunt on February 21, 2018, 04:27:02 PM
Did you try the back door?:chuckle:, hmm how do I respond to that??
Post by: nwwanderer on February 21, 2018, 05:13:57 PM
Post by: dscubame on February 21, 2018, 05:39:32 PM
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Post by: Stein on February 21, 2018, 06:11:04 PM
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Post by: trophyhunt on February 21, 2018, 08:35:48 PM
Post by: archery288 on February 21, 2018, 08:40:04 PM
Post by: dscubame on February 21, 2018, 09:01:26 PM
I am hoping some people sat out this year to keep building points with the fee increase... Or, they burned their points and give me a chance at a killer unit next year! :chuckle:
How much was the increase? I don't keep good records of the costs.
Post by: archery288 on February 21, 2018, 09:20:42 PM
I am hoping some people sat out this year to keep building points with the fee increase... Or, they burned their points and give me a chance at a killer unit next year! :chuckle:
How much was the increase? I don't keep good records of the costs.
Non resident special license from $1,085 to $1,335. The standard elk license also increased from $605 to $707.
Post by: Mr Mykiss on February 21, 2018, 09:58:51 PM
I saw on another forum that 900 more NRs applies. This year compared to last, which isn’t much of a increase compared to 3,000+ more NR apps from ‘16 to ‘17.
To ask the odds of any awesome hunt in the west to get better from one year to another is too much to ask as it will never happen. You’ll gain one point towards it every 2 or 3 years and then you’ll draw with thousands of dollars invested in building points and you’ll be 92 and won’t remember what an elk is and then you’ll probably have your great grandson book you a guided hunt and then you’ll probably forget to go.
Now ask me how I really feel about point creep.
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Sorry, good luck tomorrow to everyone!! :hello:
Post by: longrange7mm on February 22, 2018, 07:10:21 AM
I am hoping some people sat out this year to keep building points with the fee increase... Or, they burned their points and give me a chance at a killer unit next year! :chuckle:
How much was the increase? I don't keep good records of the costs.
Non resident special license from $1,085 to $1,335. The standard elk license also increased from $605 to $707.
Still cheaper than MT,UT, AZ,NV and now the same as New Mexico. I dont see what the problem is you dont have to apply for the special. Name another state where you have the Odds of killing a booner bull every 10 years. Although that number is increasing due to point creep for you guys.
Post by: Ghost Hunter on February 22, 2018, 07:50:56 AM
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Post by: Ghost Hunter on February 22, 2018, 09:00:27 AM
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Post by: trophyhunt on February 22, 2018, 09:10:43 AM
Post by: vandeman17 on February 22, 2018, 09:11:49 AM
OMG...... successful !!!!! Checked it 3 times, unit 62 !!!!!! Eleven years later
Congrats! Its about time :IBCOOL:
Post by: trophyhunt on February 22, 2018, 09:17:31 AM
thanks man, I’m beyond pumped!!!OMG...... successful !!!!! Checked it 3 times, unit 62 !!!!!! Eleven years later
Congrats! Its about time :IBCOOL:
Post by: Bob33 on February 22, 2018, 09:22:11 AM
Post by: 257 Wby Mag on February 22, 2018, 09:48:15 AM
OMG...... successful !!!!! Checked it 3 times, unit 62 !!!!!! Eleven years later
Nice work jerry!! You know your gonna draw your blues tag too!! Haha
Post by: Ghost Hunter on February 22, 2018, 10:04:10 AM
Post by: dscubame on February 22, 2018, 10:04:44 AM
Post by: BENCHLEG on February 22, 2018, 10:16:53 AM
Post by: Mr Mykiss on February 22, 2018, 10:35:49 AM
Post by: trophyhunt on February 22, 2018, 10:46:29 AM
yeah, my luck I would draw both, trouble is they are the same dates! Probably ghost point or go for one of the clockem rifle rut tags!!!OMG...... successful !!!!! Checked it 3 times, unit 62 !!!!!! Eleven years later
Nice work jerry!! You know your gonna draw your blues tag too!! Haha
Post by: Karl Blanchard on February 22, 2018, 11:57:57 AM
Post by: mp.hunter on February 22, 2018, 12:19:09 PM
OMG...... successful !!!!! Checked it 3 times, unit 62 !!!!!! Eleven years laterCongrats Jerry, keep us posted on this hunt!
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Post by: 2MANY on February 22, 2018, 12:24:21 PM
Post by: longrange7mm on February 22, 2018, 12:32:05 PM
OMG...... successful !!!!! Checked it 3 times, unit 62 !!!!!! Eleven years later
congrats on the tag there are still a few decent bulls running around the unit. Its far from what it used to be unfortunately. The grizzlies numbers are out of control making it a stressful hunt with the underlying pressure of knowing they are there and waiting for there next gut pile. 3 friends all lost there bulls last season all where quartered and hung. the one even got the head and cape down just chewed the nose off and drug it down the hill a few hundred yards. The wolf pack that runs the upper Greybull is stronger than ever before with many smaller packs running the wood river and sub drainage's. The elk seem to have shifted migration routes from there previous and tend to stay more to the North side of the greybull. last year we rode all of Jack creek up through last creek and came down through bull and little bull then out the high water trail (you wont be able to do the last part its wilderness) we saw very few elk compared to years past it was very discouraging. Sorry to deliver such bad news but just a heads up on what to look forward too. Im sure you can find a great bull in there if enough time is spent.
Post by: longrange7mm on February 22, 2018, 12:49:39 PM
63-1.
Congrats on a great tag as well, the statement above applies to your area as well although there are some great areas to be hunted in th lower end of the unit. dont over look the HMA units and BLM :tup: my buddy guides in the unit and has historically killed some giants, last year the biggest bull they killed all season was 340s
Post by: dscubame on February 22, 2018, 02:52:58 PM
63-1.
GPS recommended with the mix of public/private. Wilderness and non wilderness and your in Griz country. Excited for you!!
Post by: Brushbuster on February 22, 2018, 04:10:09 PM
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Post by: buglebrush on February 22, 2018, 07:52:37 PM
Post by: 2MANY on February 22, 2018, 09:12:40 PM
63-1.
Congrats on a great tag as well, the statement above applies to your area as well although there are some great areas to be hunted in th lower end of the unit. dont over look the HMA units and BLM :tup: my buddy guides in the unit and has historically killed some giants, last year the biggest bull they killed all season was 340s
Who's your buddy?
Wonder if the snow had anything to do with his results last year?
Post by: longrange7mm on February 23, 2018, 10:17:43 AM
63-1.
Congrats on a great tag as well, the statement above applies to your area as well although there are some great areas to be hunted in th lower end of the unit. dont over look the HMA units and BLM :tup: my buddy guides in the unit and has historically killed some giants, last year the biggest bull they killed all season was 340s
Who's your buddy?
Wonder if the snow had anything to do with his results last year?
Been going down hill the last few years. I have one buddy that guides for Tangle Ridge down on the antler ranch and one that guides for wood river. The antler is normally good for at least one 360+. And the Wood river normally kills several giants out of there wilderness camp.
Post by: 2MANY on February 23, 2018, 10:28:46 AM
If you think hunting is going to improve your kidding yourself.
You seem to know a lot about Wyoming.
Perhaps you could help out everyone here prior to next year's draw.
What unit did you apply for?
Post by: idaho guy on February 23, 2018, 12:00:51 PM
Every state is going down hill.
If you think hunting is going to improve your kidding yourself.
You seem to know a lot about Wyoming.
Perhaps you could help out everyone here prior to next year's draw.
What unit did you apply for?
I am sure he does know a lot about Wyoming he lives there :chuckle: why don't all you help people out with what units you are putting in for Washington. I put my son in as a non res youth and would like some tips but amazed with how crappy Washington odds are how tight lipped everyone is about what they are putting in for. Would it really make a difference to tell people the better units when the odds are .1%. I guess that one extra app will destroy that percentage. I think hunting fool and all the others are pretty much destroying the odds on any secret draws.Oh well I only personally put in for Id and MT anyways. Sorry to derail thread-congrats to the guys who drew. looking forward to some pictures from wy come fall!
Post by: Skyvalhunter on February 23, 2018, 12:05:10 PM
Post by: idaho guy on February 23, 2018, 12:15:32 PM
Its not difficult to figure out when you look at the regs and it says Entiat, Peaches 15,323 people apply :chuckle:
I know :chuckle:
Post by: scottcrb on February 23, 2018, 12:32:26 PM
Bighorns archery. Shaaablamma!!Good luck and congrats will want stories from everyone.
Post by: longrange7mm on February 23, 2018, 01:41:27 PM
Every state is going down hill.
If you think hunting is going to improve your kidding yourself.
You seem to know a lot about Wyoming.
Perhaps you could help out everyone here prior to next year's draw.
What unit did you apply for?
I haven't put in yet my apps are not due until may. I have never once denied info to another member of this forum if they are lucky enough to draw a tag in WY. If you need reference you can ask any one of the dozen plus Hunt WA members I've helped pin point an area and returned back to Washington with a helluva buck or bull. But the last thing I would ever do is jump on a public forum and start spouting off info attached to direct unit numbers. Im not trying to discourage you but I live and work on the Absaroka front I can tell you from spending countless hours in the areas that they are not what they used to be. If anything weather like we had last year will help you in your area drastically!
There are units in Wyoming that are absolutely popping right now and are flying under the radar for the most part, I hope they stay that way so to say every state is going down hill is a bit far fetched. Certain units are rising and certain units are falling.
Post by: longrange7mm on February 23, 2018, 01:42:58 PM
Bighorns archery. Shaaablamma!!
Awesome, It should be a good hunt.
Post by: 2MANY on February 23, 2018, 01:54:12 PM
Lot's of credentials.
I understand.
You should post up some pictures of your big Wyoming bulls.
Post by: longrange7mm on February 23, 2018, 02:02:55 PM
No names and no units.
Lot's of credentials.
I understand.
You should post up some pictures of your big Wyoming bulls.
yea ok :rolleyes:
Post by: longrange7mm on February 23, 2018, 02:17:42 PM
Post by: longrange7mm on February 23, 2018, 02:24:57 PM
Post by: dscubame on February 23, 2018, 02:37:07 PM
Post by: dscubame on February 23, 2018, 02:45:06 PM
Post by: longrange7mm on February 23, 2018, 03:03:56 PM
7mm. 5 points this year no draw in WY. When I finally pull Wy better believe I will be reaching out to you!!! If your so inclined I would love your private input on a unit with 6 points for 2019 via PM and I promise with all I got it will not be shared. I am not beneath a little groveling when it comes to elk steaks... :chuckle:
:chuckle: the way these prefrence points keep jumping I dont know if a guy can bank on drawing a tag anymore or not 6 pts used to put you in some great areas I had several buddies not draw with 7,8 and 11 pts :bash: but shoot me a PM when you start planning an area ;)
Post by: Stein on February 23, 2018, 03:10:31 PM
Post by: 257 Wby Mag on February 23, 2018, 03:16:50 PM
Every state is going down hill.
If you think hunting is going to improve your kidding yourself.
You seem to know a lot about Wyoming.
Perhaps you could help out everyone here prior to next year's draw.
What unit did you apply for?
Great idea....
Post by: Bigshooter on February 23, 2018, 03:22:35 PM
Every state is going down hill.
If you think hunting is going to improve your kidding yourself.
You seem to know a lot about Wyoming.
Perhaps you could help out everyone here prior to next year's draw.
What unit did you apply for?
Great idea....
I know I could use the help. And I don't need a giant. Just a little ole 320 - 330 bull would make me happy.
Nice pics 7mm. I never doubted you (I've seen you post pics) and wouldn't have posted the pics to make someone believe you.
Post by: longrange7mm on February 23, 2018, 03:27:34 PM
Every state is going down hill.
If you think hunting is going to improve your kidding yourself.
You seem to know a lot about Wyoming.
Perhaps you could help out everyone here prior to next year's draw.
What unit did you apply for?
Great idea....
haha where I apply will do you absolutely no good. Unless for some reason we become best buds I put you on one of my horses and escort you into the wilderness 16 miles. There is one main outfitter that operates in this unit he would gladly take you right past my camp on the days they ride out to the north of there camp :chuckle:
Post by: longrange7mm on February 23, 2018, 03:45:05 PM
Haha anytime big shooter, this bull didn’t make the pics because he’s barely scratching 300 but all the same I don’t discriminate to much during archery season 😂
Post by: 2MANY on February 23, 2018, 04:14:46 PM
That's a great bunch of pictures that tell a story for sure.
Congrats.
Post by: idaho guy on February 23, 2018, 04:16:59 PM
Post by: longrange7mm on February 23, 2018, 04:18:44 PM
is that all you got? :chuckle: nice bulls
well i dont need to flood this post with a bunch of rag bulls :chuckle:
Post by: jackmaster on February 23, 2018, 04:58:40 PM
Thanks a lot for the info guys, I’m looking forward to the hunt but not the grizz, don’t care for grizz.dont be a sissy lala, if I remember correctly a crazy bear is what lead you to huntn Wyoming :chuckle: :chuckle:
Post by: trophyhunt on February 23, 2018, 05:15:46 PM
true, true, but damn, grizz are a whole nother deal.Thanks a lot for the info guys, I’m looking forward to the hunt but not the grizz, don’t care for grizz.dont be a sissy lala, if I remember correctly a crazy bear is what lead you to huntn Wyoming :chuckle: :chuckle:
Post by: Dan-o on February 23, 2018, 06:14:11 PM
is that all you got? :chuckle: nice bulls
well i dont need to flood this post with a bunch of rag bulls :chuckle:
Dude.
No wonder wyoming is going dow. You killed all the huge bulls.
Yes, I am jealous.
Post by: dscubame on February 23, 2018, 06:38:47 PM
7mm. 5 points this year no draw in WY. When I finally pull Wy better believe I will be reaching out to you!!! If your so inclined I would love your private input on a unit with 6 points for 2019 via PM and I promise with all I got it will not be shared. I am not beneath a little groveling when it comes to elk steaks... :chuckle:
:chuckle: the way these prefrence points keep jumping I dont know if a guy can bank on drawing a tag anymore or not 6 pts used to put you in some great areas I had several buddies not draw with 7,8 and 11 pts :bash: but shoot me a PM when you start planning an area ;)
:tup:
Post by: Duckslayer89 on February 23, 2018, 06:57:06 PM
true, true, but damn, grizz are a whole nother deal.Thanks a lot for the info guys, I’m looking forward to the hunt but not the grizz, don’t care for grizz.dont be a sissy lala, if I remember correctly a crazy bear is what lead you to huntn Wyoming :chuckle: :chuckle:
I been researching and 62 sounds infested. I have an ultralight 44 I’ll let you borrow!
Post by: cem3434 on February 23, 2018, 07:21:41 PM
7mm. 5 points this year no draw in WY. When I finally pull WY better believe I will be reaching out to you!!! If your so inclined I would love your private input on a unit with 6 points for 2019 via PM and I promise with all I got it will not be shared. I am not beneath a little groveling when it comes to elk steaks... :chuckle:
:yeah: I would love to hang my tag on anyone of those elk. I think I have 6 points, so I will be reaching out to you when I finally draw a tag.
Post by: trophyhunt on February 23, 2018, 10:31:42 PM
Post by: longrange7mm on February 24, 2018, 02:20:17 PM
Post by: Green broke on February 24, 2018, 04:53:31 PM
I may have the option to hunt w horses in the wilderness, it’s all legal, with rifle and with guys that know the area very well. I also may be able to hunt with two of the best callers and guys I know, but they can’t take me in the wilderness, this would be w archery, we don’t know the area but some good guys have offered info. My question for the guys who know 62, is the wilderness the best option for the bigger bulls, or can I find 340+ bulls out of the wilderness on an archery hunt?Isn't there 340 bulls right behind your house?
Post by: trophyhunt on February 24, 2018, 07:29:27 PM
sure, but I don’t have the privilege of having mulitiple governor tags every year for the rest of my life. 11 years to draw this tag, on 23 years for Washington.I may have the option to hunt w horses in the wilderness, it’s all legal, with rifle and with guys that know the area very well. I also may be able to hunt with two of the best callers and guys I know, but they can’t take me in the wilderness, this would be w archery, we don’t know the area but some good guys have offered info. My question for the guys who know 62, is the wilderness the best option for the bigger bulls, or can I find 340+ bulls out of the wilderness on an archery hunt?Isn't there 340 bulls right behind your house?
Post by: jackmaster on February 24, 2018, 07:41:39 PM
well I guess you better take me along to protect your scared $&@ !!! :chuckle:true, true, but damn, grizz are a whole nother deal.Thanks a lot for the info guys, I’m looking forward to the hunt but not the grizz, don’t care for grizz.dont be a sissy lala, if I remember correctly a crazy bear is what lead you to huntn Wyoming :chuckle: :chuckle:
Post by: trophyhunt on February 24, 2018, 07:43:37 PM
your old crippled azz couldn’t pack out my rifle!! 🤣well I guess you better take me along to protect your scared $&@ !!! :chuckle:true, true, but damn, grizz are a whole nother deal.Thanks a lot for the info guys, I’m looking forward to the hunt but not the grizz, don’t care for grizz.dont be a sissy lala, if I remember correctly a crazy bear is what lead you to huntn Wyoming :chuckle: :chuckle:
Post by: jackmaster on February 24, 2018, 07:47:43 PM
dude I don't care how old and beat up I am your nubby ass could NEVER EVER out walk me , out work me or anything else!! I could never allow it!! :chuckle:your old crippled azz couldn’t pack out my rifle!! 🤣well I guess you better take me along to protect your scared $&@ !!! :chuckle:true, true, but damn, grizz are a whole nother deal.Thanks a lot for the info guys, I’m looking forward to the hunt but not the grizz, don’t care for grizz.dont be a sissy lala, if I remember correctly a crazy bear is what lead you to huntn Wyoming :chuckle: :chuckle:
Post by: trophyhunt on February 24, 2018, 09:24:47 PM
🤣dude I don't care how old and beat up I am your nubby ass could NEVER EVER out walk me , out work me or anything else!! I could never allow it!! :chuckle:your old crippled azz couldn’t pack out my rifle!! 🤣well I guess you better take me along to protect your scared $&@ !!! :chuckle:true, true, but damn, grizz are a whole nother deal.Thanks a lot for the info guys, I’m looking forward to the hunt but not the grizz, don’t care for grizz.dont be a sissy lala, if I remember correctly a crazy bear is what lead you to huntn Wyoming :chuckle: :chuckle:
Post by: 2MANY on February 25, 2018, 10:11:56 AM
The lucky should turn their tags back in.
All the big elk in Wyoming are gone.