6 deer points... help validate my choice!

Mossyhorn70 · May 17, 2021

I’m looking at 81 for deer, have been for a while. I like the idea of it due to the limited tag numbers. I would love to shoot a good mature buck and know that G is tops but I don’t like the idea of the experience that would bring. Looking for a road based camp and the ability to be more mobile, doing day hunts into different areas.

Im planning on hunting the last week of the season, hoping for snow. My only hang up is there does seem to be lots of timber in places. But there was a large burn a few years back.

I just hope I’m not wasting 6 points on this hunt.

Geko42 · May 17, 2021

Save your wyoming deer points

accubond · May 19, 2021

PM sent.

Calbuck · May 19, 2021

I too am sitting on six and looking at 81..in fact, I hope to draw and go hunt there. Got my maps marked up and ready to get started.

Chesterwyo · May 19, 2021

Geko42 said:
Save your wyoming deer points

That’s the opposite of what you should do.

Mossyhorn70 · May 19, 2021

Chesterwyo said:
That’s the opposite of what you should do.

That's kind of my thinking. I've watched 81 and other units explode with point creep. I could have drawn with 3 points 3 years ago and it might be a gamble at 6 this year. Most every hunt that's better is 3-8 points out. I could chase them for the next 8+ years and still be years away.

105Coues · May 23, 2021

Burning my 10 on 81 so one less tag. FYI Don’t know if that matters but if your on the border maybe.

Mossyhorn70 · May 23, 2021

If the elk draw was any indication, there’s going to be a lot of point creep again this year!

Soccerdude · May 24, 2021

If you draw. Hunt the edge of the burn in Se part of unit. Good luck.

Mossyhorn70 · Jun 17, 2021

Ended up deciding on 81 and drew in the special. Can't believe it's taking 8 points in the regular draw now! Anyway, I can't wait to explore some new country this fall!