Wyoming 9 elk points

Adventurewriter · Jan 26, 2019

Looking to use my points. I have a buddy who suggested unit 6 and said it would be a good and fun hunt looks like I can draw it as last year it took 5.5.... Might do some bow hunting...yet have not pulled back my bow in about four years and might hear a giant pop in my shoulder if if do ( I wouldn't suggest getting older to anytone

) but mostly will be looking at as a rifle hunt. Likely I would be looking at mobile truck camping and day hikes of up to five miles... I am 58 now and still in good shape but not 30 anymore.

I will have the whole rifle season to use and live in Denver...

My biggest Bull ever was about 330 and would like the have the possibility to have a chance at something better than that.... but knowing if it ain't happening a much better chance at a 300 ish bull...

Any thoughts are appreciated!!!!

Ted

Soccerdude · Jan 26, 2019

Just me but I wouldn't use 9 points in unit 6. Not enough public land. You have lots of options with 9.

Adventurewriter · Jan 26, 2019

Soccer dude the maps agree with your point but my buddy say there is plenty Seems like mixed reviews on the internet search...

30Hart · Jan 28, 2019

Wyoming is not a state to shoot for a bull over 330 unless you are hunting with a guide during the late season hunts near Cody. It happens, but I wouldn't say a hunter has a reasonable chance of that happening. Not even in the best units in the rest of the state that require max points. The good news is there are plenty of 280-300 class bulls all over Wyoming, even on the general units so pick a unit with the best access and one you can hunt the most over both the bow and rifle seasons.

Adventurewriter · Jan 28, 2019

Thanks Hart I am thinking I'm going to wait....I like the idea of a more open unit sage...some timber but not vast amounts...it would be even cooler if it was fairly close to Colorado.....and I could scout and go lots more...