Post by: crazeymaez on February 01, 2020, 06:30:22 AM
Post by: cem3434 on February 01, 2020, 06:48:11 AM
Post by: WAcoueshunter on February 01, 2020, 11:48:45 AM
A lot of the locals wait for 135 to open, which is usually two weeks later than the other G units (Sept 15 versus Oct 1). That unit is lower with smaller hills. My sense is 135 is largely hunted from the bottom rather than backcountry style.
Post by: opdinkslayer on February 01, 2020, 01:56:05 PM
Post by: greenhead_killer on February 01, 2020, 02:34:07 PM
Post by: opdinkslayer on February 01, 2020, 03:05:38 PM
I might add that anybody that’s thinking of hunting G or H that you should make a summertime visit & see what your up against or if it’s your cup of tea a year prior before burning your points.
Post by: WAcoueshunter on February 01, 2020, 03:08:04 PM
Post by: WAcoueshunter on February 01, 2020, 03:14:36 PM
I might add that anybody that’s thinking of hunting G or H that you should make a summertime visit & see what your up against or if it’s your cup of tea a year prior before burning your points.
That’s good advice. Either that, or just be realistic about expectations and enjoy the experience. If you need 170+, you pretty much have to go high. If you are okay with a 130-140 buck, you could probably do that from below, but even that is no gimme. Just take a look at the harvest rates, they are way lower than you would think for a place everyone hears about.
Post by: crazeymaez on February 01, 2020, 03:34:35 PM
Post by: opdinkslayer on February 01, 2020, 03:44:25 PM
I’ve been there enough times to know that expectations will lead to disappointment in the Wyoming range. Leave the expectations at home & enjoy the experience in some of the most beautiful mule deer country anywhere.
Post by: Bigshooter on February 01, 2020, 04:08:53 PM
Post by: jjhunter on February 01, 2020, 06:25:58 PM
I’d go for it.
Post by: opdinkslayer on February 02, 2020, 08:41:35 AM
Post by: CaNINE on February 02, 2020, 10:03:07 AM
Post by: opdinkslayer on February 02, 2020, 10:18:59 AM
Post by: trophyhunt on February 02, 2020, 10:26:33 AM
Post by: Chad E. on February 02, 2020, 10:38:14 AM
Wyoming’s draw is still a bit confusing to me, but don’t you keep your points if you draw your second choice? If that’s the case, put in for the hardest to draw tag and put g or h aa your second choice. I messed up by cashing in all my elk points 2 years ago.
Wyoming looks at everyone's first choice before going to second choice. You will not draw G or H as a second draw. Second choice successful units are ones that are under subscribed on first choice applicants.
Post by: opdinkslayer on February 02, 2020, 10:42:43 AM
Post by: trophyhunt on February 02, 2020, 10:50:57 AM
Post by: cem3434 on February 02, 2020, 01:10:37 PM
Are there good 2nd choice units to put in for ?
In general no, most of the hunts you can draw as a 2nd choice have poor access and/or lower densities of deer.
Post by: Benny on February 02, 2020, 01:36:19 PM
Post by: Bigshooter on February 02, 2020, 04:00:01 PM
Are there good 2nd choice units to put in for ?Most tags draw as 2nd choice are general region tags. There can be good hunting in almost all general regions. But your going to need some inside info or do some scouting to find the good hunting.
Post by: snake on February 02, 2020, 04:13:16 PM
Post by: cem3434 on February 02, 2020, 04:37:17 PM
Are there good 2nd choice units to put in for ?Most tags draw as 2nd choice are general region tags. There can be good hunting in almost all general regions. But your going to need some inside info or do some scouting to find the good hunting.
:yeah: It looks like Region A, J, T and X are the only regions that you could draw last year as a 2nd choice.
Post by: jjhunter on February 02, 2020, 06:38:44 PM
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Post by: opdinkslayer on February 02, 2020, 08:02:05 PM
Post by: Buckhunter28 on February 03, 2020, 06:37:44 PM
Post by: Mtnwalker on February 03, 2020, 07:18:52 PM
Post by: MerriamMagician on February 04, 2020, 08:29:06 AM
Post by: opdinkslayer on February 04, 2020, 08:46:00 AM
I think for 99% of people this is the case.
Post by: High Climber on February 04, 2020, 08:55:35 AM
I hunted G last year and I made it my whole years goal to get into excellent mountain shape. I was in the best shape of my life and that country still threw some haymakers at me. I backpacked in, but would not want to day hike in after seeing what the country was like. Its doable for a few days but after that, I'd be throwing in the towel.Big mountains for sure. How did Your hunt go?
Post by: MerriamMagician on February 04, 2020, 09:35:44 AM
I hunted G last year and I made it my whole years goal to get into excellent mountain shape. I was in the best shape of my life and that country still threw some haymakers at me. I backpacked in, but would not want to day hike in after seeing what the country was like. Its doable for a few days but after that, I'd be throwing in the towel.Big mountains for sure. How did Your hunt go?
Killed a buck that barely hit 161 on day 2 of the hunt, day 6 of being in the high country. Not as big as I was hoping for but the experience was unforgettable. I can't wait to go back, and next time I'll be a bit more patient.
Post by: huntnnw on February 04, 2020, 09:32:20 PM