New Non-Resident Draw Date

[shedneck]

Do you all think some of the odds will get a bit better for elk hunts, especially in the special draw, now that Wyoming will be hanging onto $1300 for almost 4 months for non-residents?

 

[shootem]

Yes, it kept me from applying.

 

[elkmo41]

No.

Based on past changes in Wyoming or other states it never seems to amount to much.

 

[WapitiBob]

The year/year increase will more than make up for the ones that sit out.

 

[rmanwill]

I hope so. I put in two of my boys and with last years odds and hopefully some drop in applications, maybe one or both will get lucky.

 

[Sierra]

I think some people that have enough points to have a “chance” to draw a tag in the preference draw may wait until it’s a guarantee draw. The uncertainty of drawing under the new draw dates makes it very difficult to plan/apply for hunts in other states.

 

[shedneck]

I think some people that have enough points to have a “chance” to draw a tag in the preference draw may wait until it’s a guarantee draw. The uncertainty of drawing under the new draw dates makes it very difficult to plan/apply for hunts in other states.

I agree with that. It’s also a little strange that even if you modify or withdraw your application, you won’t receive a refund until after the draw. With all of my other state applications, I thought it would be nice to modify or withdraw if I draw some other tag that conflicts with Wyoming and get a refund right away. No such luck. Not complaining - it’s constantly costing more to play these games and I still keep playing.

 

[DanMan]

Well the draw date change has certainly kept me from applying for a Wy elk tag this year. I would have been applying and hoping for a random tag but instead will just be buying points.
I suspect that there will be at least few others that don't like the idea of waiting 4 months to learn draw results and certainly to receive a refund from an unsuccessful application.

 

[travishunter3006]

I'm okay with it. I'm just in the point game now anyway

 

[WVHUNTER]

I usually put in trying to draw a random tag but didn't this year. For me it wasn't the issue of holding my money but the chance of having scheduling conflicts with other hunts .

 

[ss13]

I believe the odds in the random draws will increase in some units. I just don’t see many guys laying down $1280 bucks for a random draw of 3%. May be wrong, but I suspect I’m right.

 

[treedagain]

SS13 I hope your right...I am a special random pool draw hopeful.

 

[nripepi]

I would have applied, but didn't because of the change.

 

[elkantlers]

There may be leftovers in unit 100

 

[desperatehills]

There may be leftovers in unit 100

With 100 more tags this year I expect to see the draw odds improve. I applied for 100 in the special draw with 1 under max points. I still am sure that my only hope is a random tag. It is the random tag hopefuls that I think will skip the draw this year. Anyone with max points likely applied as if nothing changed.

 

[treedagain]

Don't know where your getting another 100 tags for unit 100. Numbers are not even out.

 

[desperatehills]

That's a very good point. It was either epic or huntin fool.

 

[Cahunter805]

I thought they added 100 type 1 tags in 2019.
I still applied in WY and will be glad to let them keep my money and give me a tag. If not I’ll take the refund and spend it on other outdoor gear considering I will have probably forgot about it in 4 months anyway. ?

 

[WapitiBob]

They added dates, location, and 100 licenses in 2019.

 

[desperatehills]

Ok, that makes more sense. I knew I read it somewhere. I'm just a slow thinker