Recently, I was reading an interesting string of posts on a popular hunting forum. Hi, I loved the article very informative! Learn how your comment data is processed. The areas with little public landwill be undersubscribed, requiring zero points to draw. Hi Mark For your guaranteed hunt you have a couple of options:If you want to lock in an area during the draw you willneed to select a unit which historically has tags still available for a second choice draw. What would be the best Units in Wyoming for a DIY Sheep hunt considering animal density & accessability? Get a mile off the road in the prairie with a rifle, you should find them pretty easily. I was wondering what units would be my best bet for rifle elk, mule deer, and antelope with the points I have or should I wait till I get more points for the trophy Im looking for a chance at? We just got back from the Nebraska border and I was pleasantly surprised by the numbers we saw on the trip. I lived in Alaska for 4.5 years and still have friends there, so I'm getting the moose/caribou itch again. Had no problem filling both tags but the numbers are WAY down from what we normally see. Hey Luke, I would really recommend calling the WY Game and Fish in early January. If you have the time to help me out, I would really appreciate it. Additionally: Open to special tag/lottery. I have an ATV but no horses. Meanwhile, I would like to be guaranteed a chance to hunt Wyoming this year. Many ranchers allow DIY hunters on their property for a fee. That is why when you look at the Wy Game and Fish draw statistics it shows results for 1 point, >1 PT, 2 Pts, >2Pts etc. Check with a biologist for the area you are looking at before applying. What is the difference? You could look at a region D, K, H, Y, or F with a general elk license. Also, gaining landowner permission to hunt the coveted private trophy grounds is easier when you are a bowhunter. But I am not sure if you have to apply for them or can buy some of them over the counter. I expect lower population numbers, fewer license, and an increase in apps and point spending. If there is a big buck antelope, anywhere in the state of Wyoming next fall it will either be here or in the next area, my number three pick, 57. I was wondering what would be better to hunt in, area 17 or 23. Anything more formal than that? Western Regions in the state can produce some nice bucks, but over the past 5 years, Carbon County has been producing the most entries into Boone and Crockett. Another caveat: As in the Regular license draw, the Special License draw also allocates 25% of the tags toa Random Draw. We are not concerned with having trophies so much as shooting a buck and maybe getting an extra doe to help fill the freezer. If you want to hunt antelope, youve come to the right place. They want to save their bucks but also want the herd thinned. Shouldn't have a problem finding goats in WY. You must log in or register to reply here. With a nine-point draw and a very high success rate this hunt is a good hunt for a nice 20 . Hunt Plan I would like to eventually hunt a Wyoming trophy hunt area. Commission Information, ABOUT US Plan to hunt hard and be prepared to get the meat out yourself, or hire someone who can do it quickly especially if you are hunting in September. Commission Information, ABOUT US Looking below at the land ownership map of the state you can see that the Central and South Central counties discussed in Part 2 of this series are primarily BLM land. Hunt Plan I am only interested in hunting in areas with high trophy potential. Draw odds in the eastern sections of Wyoming fall in line with the amount of public land in the hunt area. You are using an out of date browser. Mark, Just came back from guiding my friend on his first WY antelope hunt. Montana may be the mecca of sheep hunting, but dont overlook Wyoming. Remember that these sell quickly! As you can see, most of the better hunt areas with adequate public land have 20 % to 80 % draw odds with a regular license and 0 points. I was looking at spending the extra on a tag to get a better chance for a good unit. In the table of tentative antelope hunting season information for this coming year, some license types are denoted with an asterisk (*) as having difficult public access. Turning an Elk into the Best Elk Burger in the World ! This area sits dead in the heart of Carbon County which is the top county in the entire country for records book antelope heads. Youd likely need to build up a few points. Fortunately, there are lots of other options for hunting antelope in WY. Note: If you are not able to get a tag, reduced priced leftover tags go on sale June 22, 2017. To learn more about leftover license antelope hunting read our featured article: Wyomings Second Chance Antelope. He had a great time and didn't want to leave the private, so after I showed him how to judge a good buck from a small one I told him to pick the buck he liked and I'd comment on it if he wanted me to. Most of the list was outdated and the responses I received ranged from humorous to rude. The writing is on the wall that 2nd choice sure-thing tags will be a thing of the past just like leftovers for halfway decent units now are. Mark, Antelope Season Dates by hunt area can be found on WY Game & Fish website under Hunting, WGFD Regulations http://gf.state.wy.us/web2011/hunting-1000179.aspx. The maps are a scale of 1:100,000 and cover an area approximately 30 x 50 miles. In the hard to draw units, one point isnt going to make any difference. Tags are being cut statewide due to disease and predation. From what I found on the web it does appear that most units have an early archery season starting around August 15th. Where would you hunt in Utah given my new address? Area 2 is in the Snake River range, without wilderness, which may be important to non-residents. Following in the footsteps of his father, Guy has taken up the reins and is now at the helm of the Eastmans Hunting Journal and the Eastmans Bowhunting Journal. During the rut, decoys are going to be more effective. The tag quota here has been steadily reduced over the past few years and counting, making this hunt a tough one to draw. The genetics in this area are about as solid as they get anywhere in the country. There are clearly economic factors at play that F&G must include/probably even rely on in their game management. Contact the Game and Fish regarding Landowner Lists These are landowners that allow hunters on their property. GAME & FISH COMMISSION Area 9 had 180 Tags allocated for the Special License draw and 59 tags for the Special License Random Draw. Apply for a tag HERE and start scouting and researching best areas in the state now. I've also hunted some premium units and put in some exceptional effort and not find the buck I want to take. Wyoming State Parks, CAREERS Thanks in advance Marty. I used to hunt quite a bit up near Trenton, MO. Nevada, Clark County142 desert sheep in B&C records. In August, 2012 I called over thirty names on the list and none had any slots left. We are currently awaiting our BLM maps but we are looking at unit 113 and noticed it appears to be land locked by private ranches. If you are a high-point holder, this might be a good year to hold off and just buy a preference point if you can. JavaScript is disabled. Tourism Tourism any suggestions. Again, thanks for all the great information. View our Privacy Policy, NON-DISCRIMINATION NOTICE Great articles. From everything Ive read on here and elsewhere, it seems like most guys say that you can almost guarantee an antelope unless you choose not to shoot, is that what you guys would say too? This can be a difficult hunt as the animals have learned to stay on the park. Carbon, Fremont, Sweetwater, and Natrona counties are all located in the Central and South Central portion of the state. also tell you how many points it takes to draw. Often what that means is there is no easy access to the public land, in other words, you have to do some hiking from a remote point where the BLM land touches a public road. Some hunters have had luck getting free access to private land in these areas just by asking. Tipsy Tuesday: Elk Film, Gear, News, & More. I think even with the point creep we are experiencing this hunt should take about 10 or 11 points to draw this year. Click the link below to get started. These advantages are psychological, strategic and financial. Stay up to date on all Wyoming Game and Fish news either by email or text message. The trick is to find a place to hunt. Looking at these numbers, you may be wondering how a unit can have a 100% random draw odds but only 90% first choice draw odds. Fortunately, there are lots of other options for hunting antelope in WY. We have lots of whitetail here in Missouri and a small herd of Steve Peters: Best of luck to you out there, Herb. Numbers are down so no you won't find antelope everywhere like they used to be. We hunted private ground and I got him on over 60 different bucks but we saw no monsters just solid low to mid 70 inch bucks. Also, I dont mind paying for the special tags if it gets me a great hunt for my kiddos. Either of these hunts would make for a great hunt. Again, consider the Special License as an option to improve your odds for your first choice unit and provide good units with 100% draw oddsas your second choice selection. Bob, Any suggestions for best non resident Combe for elk and mule deer. That being said, there are still a few good bulls to be found statewide. Antelope densities in the state are highest in the Northeastern and Eastern Central sections of the state. I have been talking to someone about these units. Its a great time to bust out the antelope hunting decoys on public land before the gun hunters show up. Also what would be the odds of getting doe tags for that same unit. We would rather have a lot of access than see a ton of pronghorn if we have to settle for one or the other. 78 Tags (75%)of those went to the preference point draw for first choice applicants. The units in the SW corner have & can produce 80"+ 'lopes & they all take 4-6 points in the regular poolunits 92, 93, 94, 96 & 100. commission approves quotas at the April meeting, then GOV signs. Public land hunt areas are typically hard to draw. Headed to Wyoming for lope myself tomorrow. Didnt' see anything over 80 though. 6 points will get you onto some solid units. The Access Yes program is funded through multiple sources . I am planning on going with 1-2 other guys in the next few years and figured planning ahead was a good idea. My dad and I are planning on putting in for the Wyoming pronghorn hunt this year. My only real problem is the income they are realizing from fees vs the (false?) If you draw 94 or 100 let me know. If youve read that post, you now understand the reality of what it takes to draw one of the coveted tags in one of Wyomings storied trophy antelope hunt areas. Theyve learned where theyre safe and where they arent. We have zero points and would be willing to pay the extra for a special draw, but we want to stay public land even if it means some foot miles. Shop WGFD Merchandise, STATE OF WYOMING To learn more about leftover license antelope hunting read our featured article: Wyoming's Second Chance Antelope. I found that when I called names on the list in July that they were already booked up.. but if you get it first of year you might have success. Here's last years WYO draw odds / shows # of tags and applicants -. As long as you can live with the goal of 65- to 70-inch buck, Idaho is a great state for bowhunters looking for a tag late in the year.The deadline to apply was June 5, but you can check HERE periodically to check for any leftover or unclaimed tags. Called game warden and wasnt much help either. The desert units just are not producing bc pronghorn like they have in the past. Thanks. They have some public land with decent access and good antelope populations. The point is, I think a lot of units (particularly in Wyoming!) I just got back from 13 days in CO where I burned my 10 pts. I noticed all the elk units you selected did not include the Yellowstone migration hunts (Nov). Leave a comment if you have questions and I will do my best to help! Seeing an inferior buck with a potential mate will rile up the pronghorn as he approaches. The hunt selector map on WY website has the percentage of private vs public and notes about access and such. Perhaps I can help! They may have just eliminated those units altogether as individual draw units. Shop WGFD Merchandise, STATE OF WYOMING Now anyone would be nuts to list the unit they like to hunt, online, for all to see. Burned 4 points for an under the radar unit. You'll also want to consider how the winter treats certain units. Obviously, if you post an ad stating a willingness to pay a reasonable trespass fee your going to have more success ! If the buck sees the decoy he should react quickly and start moving toward your position. Citizen Next you need to decide whether you want to hunt in 2014 or can possible wait a year or so if you dont get drawn in year 1. You have 1-3% random draw odds while also building thepreference points necessary to eventually draw in that unit. Hi Mark, The draw odds have changed dramatically in WY in last three years. Youll probably have to look towards the NE part of the state (areas around Gillette) to find a unit that you can draw without any points but you can easily combine that with a fun deer hunt in the bighorns or Black Hills. Even years later, it remains a good reference. I was in southern Idaho and eastern OR in February and the deer were congregating along the roads trying to find food. However, if you dont have the time to pre-scout the area and do the legwork required to hunt you may be disappointed. When you shoot your buck, bone out the meat on the tarp, put it in game bags and head back to camp with meat and horns. The daunting part of the whole operation is trying to figure out what unit to draw for. 30. The genetics in this area are about as solid as they get anywhere in the country. While many states have excellent Antelope hunting, a hunt in Wyoming can be done nearly every year on leftover licenses and ever 2-4 years in a great units through the public draw system. I also play the points game in other states too. Have studied every article and map for hours. There are benefits to hunting deep in the backcountry, permeating remote wilderness and creeping into sweltering deserts. He said it has a good amount of public land. 5 years ago when there were oodles of leftover tags you'd have gotten more help. http://forum.eastmans.com/showthread.php/17001-2018-Antelope-Hunts. There is no way to know the exact draw odds for second and third choice because of this. would that be viewed as application with 4 or 5 prefernce points that could possibily help the odds in a better than average/trophy area? Wyoming's most sought after antelope hunting is primarily found in south-central, central and southwest Wyoming. . Most hunt areas in these parts of Wyoming have ample public access on lands managed by the BLM. Area 1 is in the Beartooth range, and is probably a wilderness hunt. Although its not what it once was, you may want to look at it. Wyoming Pronghorn Disease & Winter Mortality: Worth Applying? Have complained to WGFD about the complete lack of advice about this situation in either their website and regs. Way to keep chasing your dreams! I'm not going for a record book buck or the most sought after unit, I just want an opportunity to get my boots on the . Eastmans is a three generation media based hunting company whose goal is to promote the pursuit of elk hunting, deer hunting and all western big game. Shed Hunting: Wheres the beef and whats the best way to manage it? Thanks for the information. Looking recommendation for a units, prefer No grizzly bears. The website WYGF has is super nice. Have to pay them to hunt then. However, in the early season, pronghorns are extremely aggressive as they try to grow their harems. May 26, 2021 Messages. I hunted unit 18 in northern WY and it was very tough and I would not recommend it. Any suggestions for youths. You will have time to decide, and the info needed, before the application deadline of May 31, 2023. So your group draw odds is the same as a single hunter with 1 point. Tags #myhuntstory antelope Antelope Hunting Archery backpack hunting Eastmans Eastmans.com Forum Eastmans' Bowhunting Journals Eastmans' Hunting Journals Eastmans' Hunting TV Guy Eastman Hunting Mike Eastman Public Land Rifle shooting TagHub western hunting Wyoming, Wyoming Pronghorn Disease & Winter Mortality: Worth Applying? Your articles really helped clear up some confusion. You will notice F&G does not provide accurate/updated parking and foot access locations in their publications. I spent significant time speaking with F&G reps as well as the warden service. So Im looking to go to Wyoming next year on an antelope hunt. It has plenty of antelope and access to have a good time. Still, in some of the units one point makes a big difference. Hunting pressure is low and annual hunter success is high (Unit 114 has a success rate hovering around 90 percent with hunters spending three and a half days in the field. The hunter stated he was willing to pay up to$500. Well, these posts are still fun to read. Out of state DIY hunter, not interested in hiring a guide for 6,500 dollars to gain access to the wilderness area. Thanks again! We hunted west of Laramie a couple years ago on 3 points. The drought last summer and early fall was brutal and I think it will have a drastic effect on the antelope numbers. The other option here is to just purchase a preference point annually until you build enough points to guarantee a draw in the unit. View our current jobs, PRIVACY POLICY So that might be a pretty good choice, although youre a few under max points which can make pulling some of the popular units a little more difficult. As long as you can legally set foot on the BLM along a public road, you can traverse the entire contiguous block. He shot a decent buck for the area we hunted and may have passed a few that were a bit better but not much better. Idaho is a great state for hunters with the patience to sit by a waterhole or those wanting to try the ultimate bowhunting spot and stalk challenge. I used the list of landowners contact info to inquire about access and trespass fees. Any unit that requires at least 5 points will yield a great hunt. We drove there and back in one day each a real bitch in a 1996 Toyota truck He needed the special tag to draw this unit but he only had 4 days to hunt and one of those days it rained like a bitch which cut the hunt short. Its not a bad idea. I wouldnt recommend that unit but we saw a lot of antelope on private and I bet if we had asked someone would have let us hunt does. Most of the accessible public lands are on the Thunder Basin National Grasslands. Mark. 7 points antelope, 5 points deer, and 1 point elk. Sorry for delayed response. I would prefer to hunt 2015, with multiple tags (dont necessarily NEED a buck tag either) and end up with a preference point. 148 of the 211 first choice applicants were drawn in the Random Draw (75%), Overall, 592 first choice applicants were drawn (444 + 148) for an overall success rate of 85%. Check the species specific regulation for additional limitations that may pertain to specific license types. The odds of success are greater when decoys are used. Wyoming State Parks, CAREERS This area sits dead in the heart of Carbon County which is the top county in the entire country for records book antelope heads. If you decide to hunt in one of these hunt areas, you have a few choices to consider to be able to access the thousands of antelope here: The advantage of these hunt areas is your ability to always draw a license hereas your second choice drawevery year while building preference points for your desired trophy hunt. THE GOHUNT HIT LIST AREAS FOR WYOMING ANTELOPE. There are literally no good units available right now at these license levels that can be drawn with less than 3 or 4 points. And its true, WY is full of antelope. About Wyoming Game & Fish, STOP POACHING First lets look at the units and their statistics: If you have been reading Part 1 through Part 3we have now discussedthe two extremes of antelope hunting in Wyoming. I would appreciate any in site on where to start, camping, a tv use . After the 9 first choice applicants were drawn, there were still 19 remaining random draw tags. A few units in Wyoming have very healthy sheep herds and are a great place to get a crack at a 160 170 inch ram, with a few larger taken every year. 5. Its certainly getting tougher but if you can handle rejection and put the time in you will find a place o hunt. The few landowners we did talk to were NO you can not enter and even a couple hundred bucks wasnt incentive enough. Government Just the way it is. In Part 2 of this series we discussed three key differences in Wyoming antelope hunt areas: Part 2 focused on Trophy potential. Thats my case for spending the extra money onthe special license. Using the terrain to stalk within 200 or 300 yards. Max points for Elk, Deer and Antelope for Wyoming. I grew up hunting this area for antelope with my dad and uncles even before I was able to hunt myself. For deer, look at some of the units listed in the article. Both have a lot of landlocked areas and was wondering your opinion on good places to hunt in these areas or advice. Using this strategy and careful hunt area selection will have you hunting antelope in WY in very good areas two out of three years with a regular license and annually if you opt for the special license. Eventually the 2023 quotas proposed by F&G will be approved by the legislature and available. Lo Herbert Cooke: Thank you Steve! Actually 5 points of nearly every species. 1 Comment But there are some strategies a hunter can utilize to put the odds in his or her favor. So that would be the 1st decision point for me. This includes the states Walk In access program (more on that later) and existing state sections, BLM, National Forest, etc. I will have three points, and am looking for some advice on what unit to put in for. % of Public Land: 65% Access to Public Land: Good Access Notes - There is good access to public land throughout most of this hunt area. Id prefer to shot a buck but under the circumstances (him being the age he is), Ill settle for a doe if we are able to make this happen and go. Strategy: Review the Wyoming landownership maps, draw odds, and success rates and select your desired hunt area. There are some solid units that can be drawn with 4-6 points. Then go through the units and eliminate wjat uou cant draw, then eliminate units with with no or little public. Good luck ! With some spring and summer moisture this unit should be top notch when it comes to good antelope feed and habitat. Colorado Wolves: Killing Pets & A Safe-Space. Those are some pretty high expectations, but possible with some luck. Last year there were none after the second draw. Hayden, Lets take a closer look at the stats behind a couple of these units. If you wish to purchase any of the 1:100,000 scale maps please contact one of the BLM offices listed on Wyomings BLM website: http://www.blm.gov/wy/st/en/info/offices.html. In 2013 units 35 and 36 show up on the Unit Map in the SE corner. I also noticed way more people on the limited public land. This is where the mobility of a Montana Decoy shines. I agree that $526 is a lot for an antelope tag, but you ensure a quality hunting experience and a annual draw in better units. Looking forward to your response. The daunting part of the whole operation is trying to figure out what unit to draw for. He says he has hunted one of them for a few years now and has been drawn under a reg tag every year. Find a unit that has a separate archery season date that coincides with the antelope rut and doesnt overlap with rifle season. By now I probably have you really confused ! As you can see, these areas have hundreds oflicenses remaining after the first choice draw. (??) 9,476 Views. When he is in range, draw back your bow under the cover of the decoy to get the shot off. The remaining 9 First Choice applicants were unsuccessful in the point draw, so they were put in for the Random Draw. Antelope are also abundant in northeast and east-central Wyoming, although finding access can be difficult because the area is largely private land. Take GPS coordinates of the best bucks (they tend to have a home range) and photographs though the spotter to review at night on the laptop. There are 4-5 of us that are looking into a antelope/mule deer combo for 2014. If youve read that post, you now understand the reality of what it takes to draw one of the coveted tags in one of Wyomings storied trophy antelope hunt areas. Good Luck ! Wyoming, Fremont County153 pronghorn in B&C records. they arent very busy then and I have had great luck talking to them. That unit group has good buck to doe ratios and a stable to growing herd. Trespass fees are a reasonable way to access private land but again will require some legwork to determine where that option is available. Any advice helps! Id start out by seeing if youre willing to pay for special or not. Wyoming only has 2 hunt areas for mountain goats. 5) Area 67-1 |This is a very strong area in most years, good and bad, and it is hard to deny the fact that there might be a few good bucks floating around in this area this year. You will be drawn before applicants with 2 points, but after those with 3. Thanks, Riley. Even in these low public access units, is there still good opportunities to get on lots of antelope if you are willing to get off the road? Hi Dana, we try to update this every year, but havent yet for 2019. I do know that they have some areas/tags that I think are doe only. Oct 3, 2018. Meanwhile, most of the info you need to determine access to lands open to the public is available from the WF&G website. I'm about in the same point as you. Planning a Bucket List DIY Archery Antelope hunt in Wyoming, prepared to pay the Premium for Special License, what Zone would you suggest. Your best bet will probably be unit 39 for a quality hunt with other areas to consider being units 25, 16 and 42. Sent letters describing our interests, years of experience, willingness to pay and goal of developing an excellent relationship with the landowner(s), and how we would be respectful of the privilege of the use of their land. I think I want to apply in area 9, Niobrara County. EDP is on point with his thoughts. OP lists unit 1 as the concern and it looks to have a bunch of BLM and WY State land. I am considering the special tag for my dad and I. I just want to make sure we get a tag. Often the type 2 units appear easier to draw but its because they are mostly private land. It appears that a hunter may be able to obtain more than one doe licenses as well. I understand that its more of a all or none, but what if all of us purchased preference points this year. are there any special hunting consideration for kids with health issues like that? Your odds of drawing these units with 0 points are far better than the trophy units. In effect, you canavoid the trespass fee.. by paying the extra $240. What about units that allow multiple tags? As such, draw odds are becoming very steep and good public land hunts with less than 5-6 points are rare. (Yellow). Historically, Units 77 and 114 are two antelope hunting units with good public land access where leftover tags are available. Expect a late hunt, or a pretty rugged hunt where livestock is very helpful! Here are some stratgies to consider. Its a great hunt, but logistics make it pretty hard for the average guy to do. While it may be tempting to acquire a license in these units, be forwarned that you need to have a game plan before headng out to hunt. Antelope arent hard to kill once you have access. I will email you with some ideas for units. 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