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Post by Reagan on Dec 25, 2019 11:17:20 GMT -6
I have 10 points for elk in Wyoming. I have never been to the state. I started building points after my dad hunted there one year. He had access to a private ranch and killed his one and only elk. That ranch has since been sold.
I recently started reading up on the state. I think I can take my 10 points and apply with my dad so we each have 5 points.
Application deadline is a month away so we need to make decisions fast. Can anyone recommend units or areas to hunt. We will DIY archery. The outfitter rules in WY suck for wilderness hunts so that eliminates a lot of ground.
I’d like to avoid grizzly and wolves if possible. With time running short and so much research to do, I thought I would see if anyone can help. I’d really like for dad to get one more chance to chase elk.
Big racks and scores are not important. We would be happy to hear some bugles and chase some herds.
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Post by MoBuckChaser on Dec 25, 2019 15:59:59 GMT -6
Get the Hunting Fool one year subscription. They have all the experts to get you all the info you need.
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Post by MoBuckChaser on Dec 25, 2019 16:09:11 GMT -6
If you don't care about horn size, You can hunt elk in Ukiah Oregon with an over the counter license. My neighbor hunts state land there every year, always comes home with a good bull, but no monsters. Very little pressure from locals.
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Post by Freeborn on Dec 25, 2019 18:37:08 GMT -6
I have 10 points for elk in Wyoming. I have never been to the state. I started building points after my dad hunted there one year. He had access to a private ranch and killed his one and only elk. That ranch has since been sold. I recently started reading up on the state. I think I can take my 10 points and apply with my dad so we each have 5 points. Application deadline is a month away so we need to make decisions fast. Can anyone recommend units or areas to hunt. We will DIY archery. The outfitter rules in WY suck for wilderness hunts so that eliminates a lot of ground. I’d like to avoid grizzly and wolves if possible. With time running short and so much research to do, I thought I would see if anyone can help. I’d really like for dad to get one more chance to chase elk. Big racks and scores are not important. We would be happy to hear some bugles and chase some herds. If you want to avoid wolves you will want to stay away from the Yellowstone area. Bows open up allot of opportunities, look into crossbow use as it is available in many states. You probably have thought about this but here are a few things to think about: What is the condition of the hunters, Will you be on horses or will you be on foot, Will you camp or hotel it? Have you thought about a drop camp? The Hunting Fool membership is worth the 100 bucks, keep in mind they are in there busy time so if you want to talk to somebody I would join now. i have access to their database and a few others so I can tell you what you will qualify for but I can't tell you how to chose a location. |
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Post by Reagan on Dec 25, 2019 18:53:18 GMT -6
We have done several elk hunts going back to 1992. Dad used to have mules but he sold them when he got sick. They now belong to his friend who will most likely join us. That would give us 2 mules for packing a camp or meat.
We have hunted unit 76 in Colorado a couple of times. It’s 10-12,000 feet and steep. We would set up base camp and then spike out for a few days. All of those hunts were before they bought the mules. I can’t imagine many places being steeper than that CO unit.
Even though he is 73 with cancer( in remission), my dad has the will to out walk almost anyone. He rode his bike 73 miles on his 73 birthday.
I have several units in Colorado that I could pick and hunt but we want to use the Wyoming points to hopefully get better odds. I have a bunch of Colorado points but he is at zero for that state. We should have started looking at this a year ago. The idea just came up over holiday conversation and now I want to make it happen for him 1 more time.
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Post by Freeborn on Dec 25, 2019 18:57:44 GMT -6
Here is a quick pull, for Wyoming archery, regular license. If you buy the special license it will give you more opportunities and better odds. This is all public land.
Unit, Season, 2018 odds, % public.
011 Any Elk Type 9 3.2% 67
032 Antlerless Elk Type 9 100% 96
035 Any Elk Type 9 2.2% 77
036 Any Elk Type 9 55% 68
037 Any Elk Type 9 100% 55
038 Any Elk Type 9 1.6% 79
039 Any Elk Type 9 52% 92
040 Any Elk Type 9 2.0% 83
041 Any Elk Type 9 100% 85
045 Any Elk Type 9 3.1% 84
051 Any Elk Type 9 100% 98
053 Any Elk Type 9 0.00% 89
054 Any Elk Type 9 0.00% 66
055 Any Elk Type 9 100% 100
056 Any Elk Type 9 100% 88
059 Any Elk Type 9 100% 91
060 Any Elk Type 9 100% 100
067 Any Elk Type 9 100% 90
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