In this case then, all 11 of those hunters would be drawn and the final eight remaining tags would be leftover tags for sale in July. Thanks, Hi Tyrell, I emailed you back directly but for others benefit, IF you have 4 points and your Dad has 1 then your combined average is 2.5. The other option here is to just purchase a preference point annually until you build enough points to guarantee a draw in the unit. A number of hunters have emailed me with similar experiences. The writing is on the wall that 2nd choice sure-thing tags will be a thing of the past just like leftovers for halfway decent units now are. POOR MANS HUNTING GUIDE: DIY HUNTING TIPS FOR ANTELOPE. Your best bet will probably be unit 39 for a quality hunt with other areas to consider being units 25, 16 and 42. After 20 years of that, I've found most of those to be not worth it. This map can be found on the BLM website at :http://www.blm.gov/wy/st/en.html. Without paying trespass fees is there anyway into these spots? Had no problem filling both tags but the numbers are WAY down from what we normally see. Are there units like this? ANY SUGGESTIONS WHERE TO HUNT. The genetics in this area are about as solid as they get anywhere in the country. Unfortunately, as you state above, its isnt always obvious. Stay up to date on all Wyoming Game and Fish news either by email or text message. Meanwhile, most of the info you need to determine access to lands open to the public is available from the WF&G website. I also noticed way more people on the limited public land. We have zero points and would be willing to pay the extra for a special draw, but we want to stay public land even if it means some foot miles. Check with a biologist for the area you are looking at before applying. I hunted unit 18 in northern WY and it was very tough and I would not recommend it. Historically speaking the Cowboy State is home to more antelope and more big antelope than any other state in the country. Also in general are ATVs allowed on these BLM land in Wyoming? My experience unfortunately is much like Mr. Lommels above. So heres the thing. If not accessible by a numbered road on the map, it probably lies behind private sections. Would put in as a party I assume. As long as you can legally set foot on the BLM along a public road, you can traverse the entire contiguous block. May 26, 2021 By now I probably have you really confused ! Are you wondering about units where you can hunt elk, deer and antelope during the same season? So determining hunt dates by unit is one of the first things I would do. While you probably wont be passing up 180 rams hoping for a larger one. However, in the early season, pronghorns are extremely aggressive as they try to grow their harems. Todd Helms This year, we , Dale Hajek, Public Information Officer 623-236-7215,dhajek@azgfd.gov Download new Arizona E-Tag mobile app before 2023 pronghorn, , Pingback: Guys Top Wyoming AntelopePicks 2021 | Movie Signature. Those are some pretty high expectations, but possible with some luck. While it may be tempting to acquire a license in these units, be forwarned that you need to have a game plan before headng out to hunt. Hunt Plan I am only interested in hunting in areas with high trophy potential. Arizona: Download New Arizona E-Tag Mobile App Before 2023 Pronghorn, Elk Draw, Guys Top Wyoming AntelopePicks 2021 | Movie Signature, Wyoming Passes 90/10: The Worst Article Youll Read This Year, More Costs Headed Your Way in Wyoming-Maybe. would that be viewed as application with 4 or 5 prefernce points that could possibily help the odds in a better than average/trophy area? Hayden, See whats left and wait for the tag numbers to be released next spring. Another caveat: As in the Regular license draw, the Special License draw also allocates 25% of the tags toa Random Draw. If you wish to purchase any of the 1:100,000 scale maps please contact one of the BLM offices listed on Wyomings BLM website: HuntCounty Area. Would it still be a good choice or no? The point is, I think a lot of units (particularly in Wyoming!) You need to look at the units you want to hunt and how long you are willing to wait. Good public land access and robust antelope populations often offer a good hunt, but the odds of drawing these types of hunts have gotten tougher over the years. Find a unit that has a separate archery season date that coincides with the antelope rut and doesnt overlap with rifle season. https://wgfd.wyo.gov/Hunting/Drawing-Odds/2018-Drawing-Odds. Put in for that areaas firstchoice. Using preference points, you will need from 4 to 7 to be drawn in these hunt areas in 2013. We would rather have a lot of access than see a ton of pronghorn if we have to settle for one or the other. Preference points will help a lot in some units..in others you dont need any to draw and they would be wasted. The hunter responded that he saw no reason to pay an extra $240for a tag when there were plenty of regular licenses available in the area he was considering. Meanwhile, I would like to be guaranteed a chance to hunt Wyoming this year. You may find some whopper bucks in there. You also significantly increase the odds of drawing one of trophy units. There are plenty of great units to hunt with 5 pp. Again, thanks for all the great information. The most desired antelope units in these . Mark, Antelope Season Dates by hunt area can be found on WY Game & Fish website under Hunting, WGFD Regulations http://gf.state.wy.us/web2011/hunting-1000179.aspx. Wyoming Antelope Hunting 2022 Wyoming antelope populations continue to struggle across most of the state. I have no points and do want to go hunting this fall. Your articles really helped clear up some confusion. The daunting part of the whole operation is trying to figure out what unit to draw for. If so, there are a lot of options in Wyoming. I'd also take my fishing pole, take some time off to sleep in, go out for a ribeye steak and maybe soak in a hot spring and allow myself to fully enjoy the process. When he is in range, draw back your bow under the cover of the decoy to get the shot off. If there is a big buck antelope, anywhere in the state of Wyoming next fall it will either be here or in the next area, my number three pick, 57. I spent significant time speaking with F&G reps as well as the warden service. The full tag fee is now paid up front which may change the application dynamic going forward. Its not a bad idea. View our Privacy Policy, NON-DISCRIMINATION NOTICE The drought last summer and early fall was brutal and I think it will have a drastic effect on the antelope numbers. Expect a late hunt, or a pretty rugged hunt where livestock is very helpful! 1. About Wyoming Game & Fish, STOP POACHING We are currently awaiting our BLM maps but we are looking at unit 113 and noticed it appears to be land locked by private ranches. It just gives you more options. Tourism You must log in or register to reply here. You can put together your top 10 list and then wait until spring to see how the everything checks out. Turning an Elk into the Best Elk Burger in the World ! Here's last years WYO draw odds / shows # of tags and applicants -. First a big thank you to Mark for this write-up and the info. If you go into some of the small towns and go to the feed store or tack store or hardware and ask around you will find somewhere to hunt..but it might cost you a bit. Thoughts? A successful applicant here will probably need 13 or more points to garner a tag for this falls hunt. Still, in some of the units one point makes a big difference. This is all after it was specifically mentioned on numerous forums. Thanks for the comment. As a result, no tags are left for 2nd or 3rd choice applicants. The Access Yes program is funded through multiple sources . To learn more about leftover license antelope hunting read our featured article: Wyomings Second Chance Antelope. Youd likely need to build up a few points. Keep the special license in mind too. The adrenaline rush youll experience is unrivaled. Looking for a hunt this fall 2015 for four people. Antelope are fun to hunt with a bow and will test your skills as a hunter. Area 1 is in the Beartooth range, and is probably a wilderness hunt. There tends to be a high percentage of public land, high success rates, and draw odds with the special tag are generally very high. on a solo MZL deer hunt. I'm really looking forward to hunting in Wy again for goats. Strategy: Only apply in the Trophy hunt areas. With thousands of antelope tags removed from the quotas, good tags could be as hard to draw as ever. While many states have excellent Antelope hunting, a hunt in Wyoming can be done nearly every year on leftover licenses and ever 2-4 years in a great units through the public draw system. They have some public land with decent access and good antelope populations. Any license not allocated in the Special License Random Draw becomes a leftover license.. 7 points antelope, 5 points deer, and 1 point elk. Whether the conditions of an antelope hunt call for spot-and-stalk methods or sitting in a blind over a waterhole, Montana Decoys line of antelope decoys will cover both approaches. I would proceed with caution if the idea is that the threat of winter die off in WY is keeping people away and that creates an opportunity to hunt. Good Luck ! . Thanks again! The eastern third, particularythe northeast areasof the state have little public land. Units 75 & 115 are also solid units for that number of points. I just got back from hunting antelope in WY area 23 and will never go there again. However, this was a very mild winter and for that reason alone, this area could be ripe for a big antelope buck or two this year. There is no way to know the exact draw odds for second and third choice because of this. 5 years ago when there were oodles of leftover tags you'd have gotten more help. I am considering the special tag for my dad and I. I just want to make sure we get a tag. A fine hunter in his own right, Guy has taken several trophy animals and has become an expert in trophy hunting as well. As a result literally hundreds of the tags allocated to these hunt areas go unsold each year. These units have little public land and Wyomings Game and Fish has the foresight to note this with warning asterisks next to information posted on its website for these particularhunt areas. 9,476 Views. JavaScript is disabled. However, I would like to hunt in an area where there is good public access and a chance at a nice buck. Any suggestions for best non resident Combe for elk and mule deer. 4) Area 62-1 | The antelope hunting in Area 62 is generally very, very good. We just need more time. If he fails to see it, try using an antelope challenge call to get his attention. Do you think that will make it easier to draw some of the harder to draw units? Both have a lot of landlocked areas and was wondering your opinion on good places to hunt in these areas or advice. . Mark, Area 110-1, The Greybull River hunt for antelope while not known for big bucks is a very solid choice for a fun and relaxing hunt with plenty of bucks and some very solid bowhunting potential. How does the group application work. Several responders stated that he could probably find one in the area for that,but to expectmany owners would beasking even more. When I look at the harvest info for most of these units, its usually around 80ish percent. The central and SC part of the state have great antelope hunting and populations are doing fine right now. Sorry I cant be more help.. In 2014 they have disappeared on the map and apparently been absorbed by unit 34. Headed to Wyoming for lope myself tomorrow. Max points for Elk, Deer and Antelope for Wyoming. We are looking at doing a group hunt for 2014 and have taken your advice on the special tag buy in looking at our first choice, second and so on. I'm an English dude living in Tennessee..I managed figure it out pretty quickly. If you have the time to help me out, I would really appreciate it. My only real problem is the income they are realizing from fees vs the (false?) Mark. (??) I think he was missing the point. How old is this hunt information and when will it be updated next? I really like this hunt in general, and think it could be a decent choice for the 10-point burn. If so , you have a tough challenge to find a decent unit with public access. The above image shows the antelope hunt areas overlayed on the BLM SurfaceManagementmap available for the State of Wyoming. http://www.blm.gov/wy/st/en/info/offices.html, http://gf.state.wy.us/web2011/hunting-1000179.aspx, http://gf.state.wy.us/web2011/hunting-1000157.aspx, http://gf.state.wy.us/plpwhmprogram/frmWalkinHuntingHome.aspx, Butch Manasse Outdoor Adventure Consultants, Pref Points Regular NR Lic. Hi, I loved the article very informative! Unfortunately for DIY hunters, these areas also have limited public access. Also, one boy is a hear transplant. With a string of very wicked droughts over the past four or five years now, the antelope in Wyoming have really struggled to maintain high herd levels. Do you plan on hunting 2014? Leave a comment if you have questions and I will do my best to help! Trophy units in the south/south central portions of the state with lots of public access and1-3 % random draw odds. You must log in or register to reply here. Youll probably have to look towards the NE part of the state (areas around Gillette) to find a unit that you can draw without any points but you can easily combine that with a fun deer hunt in the bighorns or Black Hills. Here are the numbers: There is a caveat to these statistics though. It appears that a hunter may be able to obtain more than one doe licenses as well. But have your credit card ready and apply now for 2017 tags!!!! Some of the WY units have early rifle seasons in September. The Surface/Mineral Management maps also show mineral ownership shading. So the full extent of the loss of antelope and mule deer is probably not known yet by the biologists. My dad and I are planning to apply for tags next year. We are considering using those points this fall and trying to get an idea on some good units we could attempt to draw. Thanks for the information. So I'm getting pretty serious about putting in for antelope tags in WY this year. Bob, The winter here was very mild and the spring has been cool and damp, so I think the habitat should be pretty solid this year. I am looking to put in for a buck tag and also get a doe tag or 2 for the same unit. Hi all. Other features on the maps are roads, topographic, contour and elevation symbols, rivers, streams and lakes. Following in the footsteps of his father, Guy has taken up the reins and is now at the helm of the Eastmans Hunting Journal and the Eastmans Bowhunting Journal. Unfortunately 3 points now is what 1 point was 3 years ago, we went this year and it took 5.25 points to draw a unit that 3 years ago was under 3. Great articles. For a better experience, please enable JavaScript in your browser before proceeding. We hunted Bison HARD for the entire season south of the park,. With a nine-point draw and a very high success rate this hunt is a good hunt for a nice 20 . 2023 Montana Decoy All Rights Reserved. Based on the past years drawing stats, I thought we would at least get a doe tag since those areas were all undersubsribed that last two years. Throw a dart and when it lands on a unit, make some calls. Shouldn't have a problem finding goats in WY. Have hunted once for antelope in Wyoming, but had permission on land, however this year the game and parks arent giving out numbers to call for landowners permission. Note: If you are not able to get a tag, reduced priced leftover tags go on sale June 22, 2017. Sent letters describing our interests, years of experience, willingness to pay and goal of developing an excellent relationship with the landowner(s), and how we would be respectful of the privilege of the use of their land. Eventually the 2023 quotas proposed by F&G will be approved by the legislature and available. After the license draw has been held, hunters can purchase a second "any antelope" license in specific hunt areas, if still available. If you draw 94 or 100 let me know. WY has put out warnings that there has been loss of big game in some units. If you have hung in so far, we can look now at how all of this information can be applied todevelop your Wyoming antelope hunt strategy. Hi all. This hunt is usually as good as it gets for Wyoming antelope, no matter the year. In mostof these unitsyou will be able to buy a tag over the counter even during the antelope season, giving you time during the summer to lock down hunting plans. WY Game and Fish publishes the % of land that is public in each unit. NR Antelope with 0 points in a decent public land unit is pretty tough. I expect lower population numbers, fewer license, and an increase in apps and point spending. And on the flip side we have Campbell, Sheridan, Johnson and Converse counties where there are more antelope than people,no public land, and thousands of leftover tags.Whats left arethe units that fall somewhere in between. Could someone explain the process for paying trespass fees? Shed Hunting: Wheres the beef and whats the best way to manage it? I also play the points game in other states too. That wouldn't discourage me (hasn't for several years for WY antelope), but it is a reality to consider. However, in recent years disease and predation have resulted in a decrease in moose populations. Unfortunately there don't seem to be any Walk In Areas. Just my two cents. I suppose more info will be known pretty soon. Unit 77 has an average success rate in the 80 percentile with hunters spending nearly four days in the field). Here are some stratgies to consider. Wondering if you or anyone has any info on decent areas to help us start our planning early. View our Privacy Policy, NON-DISCRIMINATION NOTICE Wyoming's most sought after antelope hunting is primarily found in south-central, central and southwest Wyoming. Often the type 2 units appear easier to draw but its because they are mostly private land. Wyoming is full of antelope. We are not concerned with having trophies so much as shooting a buck and maybe getting an extra doe to help fill the freezer. A good buck here is in the mid 70's but there are lots and lots of them. There are so many antelope in some of those units between Gillette and Cheyenne..I am sure someone will let you hunt does if you ask.. you might have to wade through a few nos to find one though. He and the other gentlemen coming with us would be just as happy to shoot a doe. Just wanted to ask your opinion on hunting units. I say "most" because the walk in areas can and do change year to year so you can't be sure of them. Shed Hunting: Wheres the beef and whats the best way to manage it? The daunting part of the whole operation is trying to figure out what unit to draw for. Consider applying in the special pool to get into the "best" units. Id look at the better areas in the bighorns and the red desert elk tags (100, 32, 31, 30) with max points. For several years you were lucky to even see an antelope in those hard hit areas. Although its not what it once was, you may want to look at it. Actually 5 points of nearly every species. Commission Information, ABOUT US I am a non resident and have similar points saved. It was a great hunt and we didn't feel like we were limited by the access you just hunt it in a different way. So Im looking at options in Wyoming now. Good luck ! The unit I've hunted had a butt-load of leftover tags even during the season the first year I went out there. Theyve learned where theyre safe and where they arent. Choice on draw application? The tag quota here has been steadily reduced over the past few years and counting, making this hunt a tough one to draw. Colorado Wolves: Killing Pets & A Safe-Space. I had a good hunt south of Pinedale w/ around that many points a couple years ago. My dad is 85 and wants to go since he has never taken an antelope and doesnt know how many more years he will be able to hunt. 28 Tags (25%) went to the Random Draw, There were 87 total first choice applicants, 78 of those, or 90%, were drawn. The risk of poor hunting on a 12 to 15-point burn at this point could be very high. For these license types, there is limited opportunity to harvest an antelope on accessible public land. Messages. So there are a lot of things to consider before answering your question. Looking forward to your response. He had a great time and didn't want to leave the private, so after I showed him how to judge a good buck from a small one I told him to pick the buck he liked and I'd comment on it if he wanted me to. Hunting pronghorns with a bow can be tough, even when using a decoy. I agree with your strategy but admit I dont know a lot about their doe tags. Lets look at the stats for Game Area 9 to incorporate this into our hunt plan. While we did find bands of animals to chase around each day, there were times when the antelope moved onto ranch property not open to us where it would have been nice to pay and hunt. . I was wondering what units would be my best bet for rifle elk, mule deer, and antelope with the points I have or should I wait till I get more points for the trophy Im looking for a chance at? So I am putting together my first Wyoming antelope hunt and I am looking for a little advice. I moved to the Green River area several years ago and dont know anything about the Deer, Elk, and Antelope hunting areas near here. View our current jobs, PRIVACY POLICY I am considering unit 46, 47, and 48. A couple hundred bucks will help a lot. If you are looking for an Antelope hunt, Wyoming is the place to go. I will email you with some ideas for units. He says he has hunted one of them for a few years now and has been drawn under a reg tag every year. Guy Eastman, Editor-In-Chief However Im still trying to understand the preference point system, drawing as a party, and special licenses etc. We hunted private ground and I got him on over 60 different bucks but we saw no monsters just solid low to mid 70 inch bucks. any suggestions. As long as you can live with the goal of 65- to 70-inch buck, Idaho is a great state for bowhunters looking for a tag late in the year.The deadline to apply was June 5, but you can check HERE periodically to check for any leftover or unclaimed tags. It's been a good ten years since I've seen good antelope numbers on the eastern prairies. To view a specific hunt area's tentative information, select a hunt area from the drop down menu below. I think even with the point creep we are experiencing this hunt should take about 10 or 11 points to draw this year. Your email address will not be published. If youre satisfied with a good representation of the species draw a tag on the eastern half and pay the $500 trespass fee to hunt a ranch. I would call WY Game and Fish (they are always helpful) and ask how the drawing for those area will work. Chris, WY takes the total number of preference points held in the group and divides it by the total number of hunters applying in the group. He said it has a good amount of public land. These are just three of many ways to put a hunt strategy together using the information provided. But a lot of landowners will let you on. Any unit that requires at least 5 points will yield a great hunt. Any good unit suggestions for a beginner pronghorn hunter? I do know that they have some areas/tags that I think are doe only. Its a great time to bust out the antelope hunting decoys on public land before the gun hunters show up. Willing to pack in, etc. Wyoming only has 2 hunt areas for mountain goats. If you wish to purchase any of the 1:100,000 scale maps please contact one of the BLM offices listed on Wyomings BLM website: http://www.blm.gov/wy/st/en/info/offices.html. So yes..for those units buying a point this year would be a great idea. Never did even see a bull. Jan 9, 2018 #3 wytex Well-known member Joined May 17, 2016 Messages 2,932 Location Wyoming Its certainly getting tougher but if you can handle rejection and put the time in you will find a place o hunt. Most of the accessible public lands are on the Thunder Basin National Grasslands. Thanks for the great write up. Email me at N4thehunt.com if you have any specific questions. Wyoming State Parks, CAREERS All Wyoming antelope hunt areas are managed under a limited quota framework, meaning there are a set number of licenses valid for each specific hunt area. Also, gaining landowner permission to hunt the coveted private trophy grounds is easier when you are a bowhunter. From what I found on the web it does appear that most units have an early archery season starting around August 15th. Ive done quite a bit of research and have a few units in mind, but was just looking for some input. Click the link below to get started. Wildlife Management and Ranching Under Attack on BLM Lands. % of Public Land: 65% Access to Public Land: Good Access Notes - There is good access to public land throughout most of this hunt area. That said, if it was me I would be looking for the best quality hunt/experience that I could find for an antelope archery hunt. The biggest issue I have to get over, is pulling the trigger on a buck I find myself second guessing on"let him walk""take him"."let him walk". Most hunt areas in these parts of Wyoming have ample public access on lands managed by the BLM. You will notice F&G does not provide accurate/updated parking and foot access locations in their publications. So lets take a look at some of these hunt areas which should draw the attention of all but the most serious pronghorn trophy hunters. Pick a unit and go. 8 points antelope 80+. You may obtain any BLM detailed surface management maps for your hunt area. Wyoming Pronghorn Disease & Winter Mortality: Worth Applying? Could you contact me with some units you think would be good for a couple dudes that are willing to hike anywhere and camp in the middle of no where to do something we have never done. EVEN if 100% of the Regular License applicants did not get drawn. If so, which units would you recommend that we focus on if we just want to hunt does? In these cases, hunters should consider securing access to private land well in advance. Consider posting an ad in the local paper, or even on Craigslist to advertising your need for hunting access. If youve read that post, you now understand the reality of what it takes to draw one of the coveted tags in one of Wyomings storied trophy antelope hunt areas. Hunt Plan I would like to eventually hunt a Wyoming trophy hunt area. Tipsy Tuesday: Elk Film, Gear, News, & More. For this reason, I just dont think you can overlook this area on any year, good or bad when it comes to the potential for a big antelope buck. If you are a high-point holder, this might be a good year to hold off and just buy a preference point if you can. Thanks for your help! Not opposed to putting in for the special draw. Area 7 could be another choice where guys score on some really good bulls, but youll fight with some private access in that unit. Hey Eric theres a lot of options out there, but youve set some pretty good goals for yourself as well. Elk youll likely need a few more points, but you could study the areas in Park County and possibly find a NR hunt with 8 points. Also, I dont mind paying for the special tags if it gets me a great hunt for my kiddos. Those areas with good access will be oversubscribed for first choice applicants and will require 1-3 preference points to draw. Once in range, open the decoy up and wait - it will provide cover for you to kneel behind. The past two years specifically have been very, very lackluster when it comes to horn growth and trophy quality. I lived in Alaska for 4.5 years and still have friends there, so I'm getting the moose/caribou itch again. 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