Wyoming elk

[Willys]

Nonresident with 12 points! Wanting to burn them for 2021. What units are there worth cashing in my points on for elk? Thanks for the info!

 

[264mag]

I HAVE 13 TRYING FOR UNIT 100

 

[Willys]

Are you nonresident?

 

[grosventrehunter]

Are you nonresident?

He has 13 points for elk so I'm going to say it's more than likely he's a NR.

 

[Willys]

Gotcha

 

[264mag]

Are you nonresident?

Yes

 

[264mag]

Slim chance of getting drawn , may have to look at a few other options, want to hunt

 

[highfastflyer]

Slim chance of getting drawn , may have to look at a few other options, want to hunt

With current record high populations of elk in a Wyoming, any area can produce. Many of the biggest bulls are taken on General License areas which you could easily draw. Best if you have horses.

 

[wytex]

You don't need horses to take an elk, but I guess they help. I've never used them for an elk hunt.
Areas that take just below your PP total are good as well.

 

[Geko42]

You looking for a 4x4 type hunt or wilderness type hunt?

 

[264mag]

You looking for a 4x4 type hunt or wilderness type hunt?

I like that area 100 , it’s a good area to drive and glass but Horses on a wilderness area would be good also

 

[PLK]

Willys,
Do you want to hunt DIY or with an outfitter?

 

[Willys]

Willys,
Do you want to hunt DIY or with an outfitter?

I’m looking at a DYI hunt

 

[Willys]

You looking for a 4x4 type hunt or wilderness type hunt?

Either way works for my hunting style! I’d prefer a wilderness hunt!

 

[Chesterwyo]

Either way works for my hunting style! I’d prefer a wilderness hunt!

You’re not going to be able to do a wilderness hunt without using an outfitter. Unfortunately.

 

[Togwotee]

By law you can't hunt the best wilderness without a guide . so that's limiting. that doesn't mean you have to road hunt but it's a bigger deal in some areas than others.

I'm in the same boat as you and I don't know what to tell you, going DIY makes it even tougher.

what are your expectations ?

 

[Soccerdude]

24, 22 could be good. 16 but I doubt you can get the tag. If you are a die hard archery guy there are a few options. If grizz don't scare you look at 61, 62, 63. Wyo fish and game website draw odds will be your best friend. Decide what style of hunting and expectations and I bet more people will chime in if you know a little more of what you want.

 

[Archbull]

I hunted 24 this year if you're interested. You'll find bigger bulls in the wilderness areas I'm sure but I had a great hunt. No grizz if thats an issue.

 

[Willys]

I hunted 24 this year if you're interested. You'll find bigger bulls in the wilderness areas I'm sure but I had a great hunt. No grizz if thats an issue.

I’ve considering 24. I’ve heard there is quite a few roads on the unit! Is there a way to backpack in and get away from everything? What quality of bulls was you getting into?

 

[grosventrehunter]

Not going to find anywhere worth while backpacking in 24. Not a huge area and roads criss cross the entire unit. Would be a fun hunt for 320-330 type bulls with the possibility of finding something bigger.

 

[Archbull]

Lots of roads. Backpacking in would not be necessary. We did find some spots where people were afraid to go into and found some really good hunting. A lot of the hunters seemed to drive the roads blowing the party whistle trying to find them. If your looking for huge bulls it's probably not your hunt. We had a great time!

 

[Willys]

Lots of roads. Backpacking in would not be necessary. We did find some spots where people were afraid to go into and found some really good hunting. A lot of the hunters seemed to drive the roads blowing the party whistle trying to find them. If your looking for huge bulls it's probably not your hunt. We had a great time!

Thank you for the information! Maybe I should hold out for a few more year and see if I could draw unit 22!

 

[Chesterwyo]

38 should be a consideration as well.

 

[Willys]

38 should be a consideration as well.

I’ll have to look into 38! Thanks for the info!

 

[tagsoup]

Lots of roads. Backpacking in would not be necessary. We did find some spots where people were afraid to go into and found some really good hunting. A lot of the hunters seemed to drive the roads blowing the party whistle trying to find them. If your looking for huge bulls it's probably not your hunt. We had a great time!

Why were people afraid to go in to these spots?

 

[Archbull]

My guess it’s because it can be a long pack out in those spots. At least where we hunted.

 

[Chesterwyo]

Doesn’t have to be a long ways from the road either. Any terrain that presents a little bit of difficulty will usually dissuade people on these types of hunts. And if the hike starts out downhill, forget about it. That’s why these hunts are so popular. It’s not because you can find a huge bull. It’s because you can kill one close to the pickup.

 

[Willys]

Doesn’t have to be a long ways from the road either. Any terrain that presents a little bit of difficulty will usually dissuade people on these types of hunts. And if the hike starts out downhill, forget about it. That’s why these hunts are so popular. It’s not because you can find a huge bull. It’s because you can kill one close to the pickup.

That makes sense!