Post by: RallyDawg on May 06, 2021, 12:46:16 PM
Feel free to PM me.
Post by: opdinkslayer on May 06, 2021, 12:56:43 PM
Post by: Karl Blanchard on May 06, 2021, 01:02:53 PM
Post by: RallyDawg on May 06, 2021, 01:15:28 PM
If you try and draw 72 regular with 5pts you won't draw. Id look elsewhere or go special. Even special may creep on you though. Between high demand and big tag cuts, id be looking at 3pt units :twocents:Thanks for the advise. I was wondering about points creep this year in combo of the cuts and how similar the 2020 odds stated in their Hunt Planner compared to this year would be. According to the 2020 odds you drew with 5 points for 72.
Post by: Ridgerunner on May 06, 2021, 01:40:39 PM
Post by: ShaneTyTrey on May 06, 2021, 01:41:16 PM
If you try and draw 72 regular with 5pts you won't draw. Id look elsewhere or go special. Even special may creep on you though. Between high demand and big tag cuts, id be looking at 3pt units :twocents:
100% agree, point creep has been lately on many units and the tags cuts this year are going to really mix things up. Good luck.
Post by: Bob33 on May 06, 2021, 02:09:55 PM
https://wgfd.wyo.gov/Hunting/Drawing-Odds/2020-Drawing-Odds
In the 2020 preference points draw five points would have almost certain worked, and in the Special draw it took four points. Add another point for points creep and possibly more, although the proposal for 72 is to increase type 1 licenses from 600 to 700 this year so that helps.
I've hunted that unit before several times and enjoyed it. There is a fair amount of public land interspersed throughout. An ownership chip like onX is essential. Good luck.
Post by: RallyDawg on May 06, 2021, 03:04:22 PM
Post by: Bob33 on May 06, 2021, 03:20:33 PM
I tried looking for the project 2021 tag allocations for each unit but couldn't find anything on their website. Where did you see that 72 is getting a tag increase?https://wgfd.wyo.gov/WGFD/media/content/April_CH-5_Draft-3-22-2021-4.pdf
Post by: RallyDawg on May 06, 2021, 03:33:34 PM
Post by: Farmer72 on May 06, 2021, 06:22:29 PM
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Post by: actionshooter on May 07, 2021, 10:16:51 PM
Post by: Karl Blanchard on May 07, 2021, 10:51:01 PM
I'm cashing in my 7 points this year and from everything I have read, I'll probably be putting in for a 4 point unit just so we can avoid the point creep.im in with 7 as well. Can't believe I'm antelope hunting instead of mule deer hunting in WY this year 🤦♂️ :chuckle:
Post by: andrew_in_idaho on May 08, 2021, 09:26:43 AM
Antelope hunting is better than hunting those big stinky elk at leastI'm cashing in my 7 points this year and from everything I have read, I'll probably be putting in for a 4 point unit just so we can avoid the point creep.im in with 7 as well. Can't believe I'm antelope hunting instead of mule deer hunting in WY this year 🤦♂️ :chuckle:
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Post by: jamesfromseattle on May 08, 2021, 09:50:34 AM
I did not intend to acquire 6 points but I've gotten burned by point creep the couple previous times I've put in. And gotten statistically unlucky in addition to the point creep. My wife, on the other hand, has put in for moonshot random tags and drawn twice. Go figure.
Post by: go4steelhd on May 08, 2021, 12:58:22 PM
Post by: RallyDawg on May 09, 2021, 12:33:40 PM
Post by: Bob33 on May 09, 2021, 01:07:18 PM
You can view a county map there.
There are several public sections off Poison Spider Road.
Good luck.
Post by: actionshooter on May 09, 2021, 02:45:21 PM
I'm cashing in my 7 points this year and from everything I have read, I'll probably be putting in for a 4 point unit just so we can avoid the point creep.im in with 7 as well. Can't believe I'm antelope hunting instead of mule deer hunting in WY this year 🤦♂️ :chuckle:
Don't feel right does it?? LOL
Post by: RallyDawg on May 18, 2021, 09:48:34 AM
Post by: Karl Blanchard on May 18, 2021, 10:46:27 AM
Post by: Bob33 on May 18, 2021, 11:52:57 AM
I am also considering 73 as a first choice since it has a little better access. Looking at all that numbers, 72 and 73 seem like very similar units. 73 has a little better access given there is more county roads in the unit but there is 1200 tags compared to the 700 tags for 72 which has fewer public roads for access. With those who have been in these units would you consider it a coin toss between the two?Between the two I would choose 73 over 72. There is more public and walk-in access.
Post by: RallyDawg on May 18, 2021, 01:17:17 PM
Post by: Bob33 on May 18, 2021, 01:23:14 PM
Thanks. I was looking at 77-80 as well early on but our trip has use in the Casper area from the Sept. 14th-20th. `Since I am introducing the boys to big game I would be happy with an average size buck.I think you will have a lot of fun if you hunt 73. I've killed some nice bucks in it. Good luck.
Post by: actionshooter on May 19, 2021, 09:21:45 PM
Post by: Karl Blanchard on May 19, 2021, 09:38:06 PM
Post by: actionshooter on May 19, 2021, 09:52:37 PM
Id probably be considering special after the world reads about 73 on this forum :chuckle: first rule of fight club is never talk about fight club :chuckle:
Ya, kinda was thinking that as I was writing, but all the "secret" has been worn off this one.. :chuckle:
Post by: Karl Blanchard on May 20, 2021, 08:09:01 AM
Post by: Bob33 on May 20, 2021, 08:26:19 AM
Post by: Limhangerslayer on May 20, 2021, 06:38:26 PM
Post by: vandeman17 on May 21, 2021, 01:26:45 PM
Post by: Pathfinder101 on May 21, 2021, 03:28:53 PM
There are better units that take less points imho.
Hmmm.... That's what I say whenever someone brings up a unit that I want to put in for... :chuckle:
Post by: Limhangerslayer on May 21, 2021, 04:35:29 PM
:chuckle:There are better units that take less points imho.
Hmmm.... That's what I say whenever someone brings up a unit that I want to put in for... :chuckle:
Post by: WAcoueshunter on May 21, 2021, 07:07:02 PM
:chuckle:There are better units that take less points imho.
Hmmm.... That's what I say whenever someone brings up a unit that I want to put in for... :chuckle:
I hear the Eastmans guys try to downplay all the 80” goats in the 70s units to keep them for themselves and their app clients. Ever notice how much they say they like the red desert units? Who knows, could just be rumors on the street :dunno:
Post by: RallyDawg on June 18, 2021, 11:06:56 AM
I have compact Outdoorsman tripod that I use for backpack trips but was thinking of getting a taller tripod for my spotter since its wide open and a lot of scouting will be close to the truck. I think a taller tripod would be better since its largely flat/rolling county compared to a compact one. Curious how many of you guys run a tall tripod?
Post by: Stein on June 18, 2021, 11:36:55 AM
Post by: WAcoueshunter on June 18, 2021, 03:56:47 PM
Post by: carpsniperg2 on June 18, 2021, 04:21:54 PM
I also carry a smaller tri pod that I toss in my pack when I go on foot .
Post by: Bob33 on June 18, 2021, 04:36:35 PM
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