Wyoming Type 1/9 Tags
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One can not hunt an Elk area that has a type 9 with a Type 1 & archery tag during the special archery season. I'm thinkin' you can during it's rifle season, not sure.
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It varies by Area. For 38 you can archery hunt only with a type 9 license. Type 1 in 38 cannot hunt archery during September season (Sept 1-30). This situation is rare in WY, as many of the other areas that have type 1 and type 9 licenses available, type 1 license holders can also archery hunt starting Sept 15th (i.e. area 35). It is confusing to say the least. I believe that area 39 and 40 are also the same as 38, type 9 archery only; type 1 not archery during sept.
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That cetainly is quirky. Sure wish they would set up their seasons like most other states. I'm guessing game management has little to do with it. Probably some special interest group.
We are looking at 38 right now. Anyone know what size bulls hang out there? Thanks.
We are looking at 38 right now. Anyone know what size bulls hang out there? Thanks.
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I know several guys, hardcore archery, that hunt those mountains only because they do offer the lim. quota archery license. I see a couple/few outstanding bulls come out of these areas each year. Where? I don't know, but those type 9 boys do rack up some monsters.
Zim,I really like the idea of type 9 tags and wish the WG&F would offer more units like this. The draw odds are usually somewhat better than the type 1 tags. The only downside is that you don't have the option of archery hunting and if unsuccessful hunting the rifle season like the type 1 tags.
You have to look over the regs in detail to figure out what you can do in each unit. If you look at unit 37 (next to 38) there is a type 9 tag for that unit. Unless something changed, in 37 you can archery hunt with a type 1 or a "General" statewide elk tag. If you look at the season dates the type 1 archery season starts earlier than the "General" archery season; however, you still can hunt the rifle season with the "General" tag. I bet I have you really confused now but that is how it is!
In regard to 38 I was moose hunting there during archery season a couple years ago and there are quite a few road hunters and pressure along the main roads was pretty intense. If you are willing to do some hiking there are some pretty good bulls in some of the nasty canyons and more remote areas. The bulls when I first arrived were bugling and for some strange reason when it snowed they moved and I didn't hear or hardly see another bull after that time? I'm not sure if this was from the change in weather or from hunting pressure but it was really strange?
I would really be excited to see more type 9 units. Wyo is one of the slowest states to change regs so it may take some time? If enough Wyo complain about not drawing tags maybe it will happen! If you ever happen to talk to WG&F make sure you tell them you'd like more type 9 units!
You have to look over the regs in detail to figure out what you can do in each unit. If you look at unit 37 (next to 38) there is a type 9 tag for that unit. Unless something changed, in 37 you can archery hunt with a type 1 or a "General" statewide elk tag. If you look at the season dates the type 1 archery season starts earlier than the "General" archery season; however, you still can hunt the rifle season with the "General" tag. I bet I have you really confused now but that is how it is!
In regard to 38 I was moose hunting there during archery season a couple years ago and there are quite a few road hunters and pressure along the main roads was pretty intense. If you are willing to do some hiking there are some pretty good bulls in some of the nasty canyons and more remote areas. The bulls when I first arrived were bugling and for some strange reason when it snowed they moved and I didn't hear or hardly see another bull after that time? I'm not sure if this was from the change in weather or from hunting pressure but it was really strange?
I would really be excited to see more type 9 units. Wyo is one of the slowest states to change regs so it may take some time? If enough Wyo complain about not drawing tags maybe it will happen! If you ever happen to talk to WG&F make sure you tell them you'd like more type 9 units!
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jims,
We are primarily bowhunters and don't mind losing the bonus of returning with rifle. Prefer the bugle anyway. Sounds like this unit should suit us fine. We've been looking at draw stats and it appears the odds are about the same for both the type 9 & type 1 for 38.
I've heard the unit is very roaded but there are a few places to bivy hunt. We have backpack gear and would go in if we find an area warranting that.
We are primarily bowhunters and don't mind losing the bonus of returning with rifle. Prefer the bugle anyway. Sounds like this unit should suit us fine. We've been looking at draw stats and it appears the odds are about the same for both the type 9 & type 1 for 38.
I've heard the unit is very roaded but there are a few places to bivy hunt. We have backpack gear and would go in if we find an area warranting that.
Zim,
The 9 hunts are great for tried and true bowhunters!
There are lots of roads in 38 and some fairly remote areas. The elk moved at least 15 miles just about overnight after it snowed so if you are bivy hunting you better be ready to move a long ways! I never did figure out where they all disappeared and I covered a lot of country? There was snow and no tracks for miles when it happened. I imagine elk movement would be different from year to year?
The roads can also be a mess so be prepared to bring 2 pairs of chains and a shovel! I don't think I would have wanted to bivy hunt in that wet snow. One of my tent poles snapped from the weight of the snow and I have a really good tent! There was also a road I started driving down where I decided to turn around or I likely would have spent the winter down there! Be prepared for the worse conditions and you'll likely be ok.
The 9 hunts are great for tried and true bowhunters!
There are lots of roads in 38 and some fairly remote areas. The elk moved at least 15 miles just about overnight after it snowed so if you are bivy hunting you better be ready to move a long ways! I never did figure out where they all disappeared and I covered a lot of country? There was snow and no tracks for miles when it happened. I imagine elk movement would be different from year to year?
The roads can also be a mess so be prepared to bring 2 pairs of chains and a shovel! I don't think I would have wanted to bivy hunt in that wet snow. One of my tent poles snapped from the weight of the snow and I have a really good tent! There was also a road I started driving down where I decided to turn around or I likely would have spent the winter down there! Be prepared for the worse conditions and you'll likely be ok.
LAST EDITED ON Jan-07-07 AT 04:02PM (MST)[p]Zim, The moose season started Sept 15 and it snowed the night before the season started. It snowed several times after that before I left (hunted 9 days). I had to bone and pack the moose I got out by myself (about 1 1/2 miles in) and I was glad to get the heck out of there before it was said and done! I know it can snow (or rain) just about any day that time of year so would plan for the worse. You may want to ask around about elk movements in Sept because that would be my biggest concern if I drew that tag.
