wilydawg
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I posted this in the Utah forum too but thought I'd throw it on here as well...
So I find myself going into the draw this year with 17 resident elk pts. I have my own ideas of where I might apply but would be interested in other peoples opinions if they were in my shoes. Here's my criteria:
-Any weapon
-Looking for something hopefully in the 350" range - but an overall quality experience with as near to 100% opportunity at a mature bull as possible but maybe a little smaller than that is more important than a lesser chance of opportunity just to gain a few inches of antler size
-Will have somewhat limited time to scout - meaning I could get out some but due to work schedule can't get out on never ending scouting trips
-Open to public, CWMU, or private, and would even be willing to pay (but not big $) to access good private land
With all that said, at this point I'm so invested and basically view the spending of my points as my "once in a lifetime" quality elk hunt in my home state I'm not interested in "squandering" them on a lesser hunt just because it's a sure draw. Point creep notwithstanding, I'd rather try for something of high quality and not draw this year and then try again next year than to do this. I've waited this long, what's another year or two right - ha ha?
Thanks in advance for any input guys! Look forward to any and all responses!
wily
So I find myself going into the draw this year with 17 resident elk pts. I have my own ideas of where I might apply but would be interested in other peoples opinions if they were in my shoes. Here's my criteria:
-Any weapon
-Looking for something hopefully in the 350" range - but an overall quality experience with as near to 100% opportunity at a mature bull as possible but maybe a little smaller than that is more important than a lesser chance of opportunity just to gain a few inches of antler size
-Will have somewhat limited time to scout - meaning I could get out some but due to work schedule can't get out on never ending scouting trips
-Open to public, CWMU, or private, and would even be willing to pay (but not big $) to access good private land
With all that said, at this point I'm so invested and basically view the spending of my points as my "once in a lifetime" quality elk hunt in my home state I'm not interested in "squandering" them on a lesser hunt just because it's a sure draw. Point creep notwithstanding, I'd rather try for something of high quality and not draw this year and then try again next year than to do this. I've waited this long, what's another year or two right - ha ha?
Thanks in advance for any input guys! Look forward to any and all responses!
wily
