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Title: Wyoming Elk!!!
Post by: Jackjr on February 02, 2010, 07:59:04 PM
Did you put in this year???  What unit??   Unit 30 for me and scroder with max points.  It sure is bad when you put in for something that has about a 3% draw chance and you still get excited for the draw.
Title: Re: Wyoming Elk!!!
Post by: RUTNBULL1 on February 02, 2010, 08:06:32 PM
I have put in the last two years and have been lucky enough to draw two years in a row, probably just end up with points this year. :P
Title: Re: Wyoming Elk!!!
Post by: 257 Wby Mag on February 02, 2010, 10:51:13 PM
Still building points Jack. We'll let folks burn points for another year or 2 and figure it out...
Title: Re: Wyoming Elk!!!
Post by: Craig on February 03, 2010, 08:56:47 AM
My bags are packed for that unit 113 tag I put on for. This unit will probably have the worst draw odds in the whole state. So I'm not holding my breath. 

( put in max points, special draw )
Title: Re: Wyoming Elk!!!
Post by: Ridgerunner on February 03, 2010, 09:39:54 AM
113 regular draw, definately not holding my breath. 
Title: Re: Wyoming Elk!!!
Post by: wackmaster on February 03, 2010, 07:31:29 PM
54 speical draw ,I am hoping I draw 3 tags 5 people put in last year.
Title: Re: Wyoming Elk!!!
Post by: 3dvapor on February 03, 2010, 09:03:00 PM
113, i cant wait to archery hunt it all by myself :chuckle:.  next year maybe 54/65 ill see what they pull out of there during the archery season.
Title: Re: Wyoming Elk!!!
Post by: MichaelJ on February 03, 2010, 09:36:26 PM
Just startin this year to put in for points...  Figured by next year when I graduate I can have 1-2 points saved up in case I get a permanent job in WY.

Michael
Title: Re: Wyoming Elk!!!
Post by: jjhunter on February 04, 2010, 07:02:06 AM
Just startin this year to put in for points...  Figured by next year when I graduate I can have 1-2 points saved up in case I get a permanent job in WY.

Michael

I am pretty sure that there are no points for residents........better use them while you still have your non-res status!
Title: Re: Wyoming Elk!!!
Post by: firedog on February 04, 2010, 10:41:43 AM
Just doing points again this year.
Title: Re: Wyoming Elk!!!
Post by: Viszla on February 04, 2010, 10:46:08 AM
No elk, just antelope for me.
Title: Re: Wyoming Elk!!!
Post by: Bearhunter on February 04, 2010, 10:49:36 AM
Bighorn mountains, type 9 archery license.  Going in with 2 points, not holding my breath either.
Title: Re: Wyoming Elk!!!
Post by: MichaelJ on February 04, 2010, 11:15:53 AM
Just startin this year to put in for points...  Figured by next year when I graduate I can have 1-2 points saved up in case I get a permanent job in WY.

Michael

I am pretty sure that there are no points for residents........better use them while you still have your non-res status!

Well if I get hired to the company I want to, I'll be stationed out of bozemen MT or CO somewhere so it definitely couldn't hurt but Thanks for the advice I'll def keep that in mind!  BTW how many points does it usually take to draw an "H" deer tag?  Where can I check the draw odds for each region?  Thanks!

Michael
Title: Re: Wyoming Elk!!!
Post by: jjhunter on February 04, 2010, 11:56:42 AM
Just startin this year to put in for points...  Figured by next year when I graduate I can have 1-2 points saved up in case I get a permanent job in WY.

Michael

I am pretty sure that there are no points for residents........better use them while you still have your non-res status!

Well if I get hired to the company I want to, I'll be stationed out of bozemen MT or CO somewhere so it definitely couldn't hurt but Thanks for the advice I'll def keep that in mind!  BTW how many points does it usually take to draw an "H" deer tag?  Where can I check the draw odds for each region?  Thanks!

Michael

Use Monster Muleys.....it's got all the states in one place.   "H" can be drawn with 0 points, but 1 point will guarantee a tag.    You can also use the Special License to further increase your odds.   The best country in "H" is in the wilderness, so, if you don't have a resident sponsor, I would go with "G".   Same beautiful high country, but you can hunt everywhere.   "G" can be drawn with 0 points, but takes 2 points to guarantee a tag if I remember correctly?   Either way, they are the best areas IMO to shoot a 180" plus mule deer when you consider that you can literally hunt them every year on the special license.    Some guys like to build points, and some guys like to hunt........ :chuckle:  I like to hunt.
Title: Re: Wyoming Elk!!!
Post by: WDFW-SUX on February 04, 2010, 12:11:53 PM
G is 100% with one point on the special draw.
Title: Re: Wyoming Elk!!!
Post by: Bearhunter on February 04, 2010, 05:08:51 PM
Last year my hunting partner and I did not Draw G or H with 1 point.  This year going in with 2 maybe we will be a little luckier!
Title: Re: Wyoming Elk!!!
Post by: MichaelJ on February 04, 2010, 05:33:52 PM
Thanks JJ... that special license you refer to is the landowner voucher I assume???  Or am I way off base?

Michael
Title: Re: Wyoming Elk!!!
Post by: jjhunter on February 04, 2010, 05:55:18 PM
Thanks JJ... that special license you refer to is the landowner voucher I assume???  Or am I way off base?

Michael

No, 20% of the permits are set aside for special licenses - no difference except that you pay about $200 more.   You are essentially paying for better draw odds.
Title: Re: Wyoming Elk!!!
Post by: WDFW-SUX on February 04, 2010, 06:03:38 PM
Any one know what the elk hunting is like in G?
Title: Re: Wyoming Elk!!!
Post by: Ridgerunner on February 04, 2010, 06:56:15 PM
decent but not the best in the state I've seen some dandy bulls in there while hunting though.
Title: Re: Wyoming Elk!!!
Post by: WDFW-SUX on February 04, 2010, 07:06:14 PM
I think its a general tag.. I looked at it but It still takes points so I passed.
Title: Re: Wyoming Elk!!!
Post by: MichaelJ on February 04, 2010, 07:34:53 PM
Thanks JJ... that special license you refer to is the landowner voucher I assume???  Or am I way off base?

Michael

No, 20% of the permits are set aside for special licenses - no difference except that you pay about $200 more.   You are essentially paying for better draw odds.

Gotcha, sorry still learning the out of state gig... I'm pretty sure I'm just going to put in for my ID muley resident controlled hunts, as well as some other elk hunts.  Definitely gonna put in for a cow tag, I really am enjoying all this meat in the freezer!!!

Michael
Title: Re: Wyoming Elk!!!
Post by: fc2038 on February 05, 2010, 06:18:09 PM
Put in for unit 31 max points but I do not think I will draw. One of these years I will pull something....
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