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Wyoming elk with the older two
They don’t. Here’s the verbiage in the letter: “The State of Wyoming does not guarantee the meat quality of wild animals; therefore, a new hunting license will not be issued if you decide to destroy your meat.” -
Wyoming elk with the older two
The positive CWD test made me feel stupid for not having Ethan’s elk checked, as well. The spike looked perfectly normal, but I wish I had tested it also. I’m just not sure how long an animal can have CWD before the outward signs start to surface. I’m sure some on here can speak to that. All... -
Wyoming elk with the older two
After Ethan shuttled a bunch of meat back on top, the three of us packed Ethan’s spike back to the truck, and the next day we left for home arriving a full day before Thanksgiving with my wife’s family. Mrs rmyoung1 was impressed. 😀 After waiting 10 days, I checked the QR Code and retrieved a... -
Wyoming elk with the older two
The wind on this day reminded us that we were in Wyoming. It wasn’t terribly cold, but the relentless onslaught made it uncomfortable. After a while, during the knife work, Ethan started complaining of being cold. I had just the remedy. I challenged my middle school football player with the... -
Wyoming elk with the older two
The next morning, Dad, Ethan, and I parked in the same place and, once again, found elk from the trailhead. After a stalk that went perfectly, we sat behind a dead snag only 60 yards from a spike bull that didn’t know we were in the world. The angle was crazy steep, but Ethan put it behind the... -
Wyoming elk with the older two
I actually had pretty decent cell reception at the the kill site, so I watched the WY G&F video on how to remove lymph nodes for CWD testing. I didn't totally trust myself, so I pretty much removed all the tissue behind the jaw and bagged it up. That evening, in Gillette, I handed the sample to... -
Wyoming elk with the older two
We took our customary pictures, and I checked the teeth expecting to find worn-down nubs. Nope. The teeth were in perfect shape. That made me nervous. -
Wyoming elk with the older two
The cow we were pursuing remained completely unaware of our approach, and I had time to examine her through my binos. She was small. I thought maybe she was last year’s calf. But what did it matter? She was a legal elk, and my boy decided he’d take her. A few minutes later we approached the dead... -
Wyoming elk with the older two
We spent the rest of the day trying to get a suitable opportunity for Caleb, but nothing came together. We constantly found elk, but getting a solid shot opportunity was more challenging. At the end of Day 1 we had logged a bunch of miles and seen dozens of elk, but no shots were fired. The... -
Wyoming elk with the older two
Ethan deferred to his older brother. So Caleb, Dad, and I parked at the trailhead on the first day just as legal shooting light illuminated the landscape. From just outside the truck, I glassed up a herd of elk. Solid start! -
Wyoming elk with the older two
In October, I made a memorable trip to Montana for my youngest’s first deer. Next on the 2023 priority list was getting my older two to NE Wyoming in late November. I promised their mom that we’d all be home by noon on Thanksgiving Day. I think she doubted we’d make it in time. Caleb (16) and... -
State Land in Jackson, WY headed for auction
I’m not sure how anyone could go to Kelly, WY and then advocate for selling that state section at auction. Some things are sacred if we have a soul. From Kelly…- rmyoung1
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- Forum: Public Land Issues
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State Land in Jackson, WY headed for auction
Would be tragic to see it lost to development. I really hope GTNP gets it.- rmyoung1
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- Forum: Public Land Issues
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Sunrise Sunset Pictures
I’ve never lived in New Mexico, but I’ve enjoyed its sunsets with a tag in my pocket. -
WY Price Hike Implications
Don’t they put out initial permit numbers for the LE units, too, though? I ain’t shootin’ fer no general tags with the plebes. My $2K elk tag is givin’ me a month in the Ferris Mtns.- rmyoung1
- Post #44
- Forum: Tag, Applications, Maps & E-Scouting
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WY Price Hike Implications
When do they post those preliminary elk tag allocation numbers? Gotta be soon. Application period opens Jan 1- rmyoung1
- Post #42
- Forum: Tag, Applications, Maps & E-Scouting
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WY Price Hike Implications
My prediction: Type 4 cow tags in the special will be there for taking.- rmyoung1
- Post #28
- Forum: Tag, Applications, Maps & E-Scouting
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Montana Mule Deer Mismanagement
I was hunting Campbell County, WY this week with my sons for elk. Not far at all from MT Region 7. It’s amazing what happens when you refrain from pounding bucks in November. Saw more mature deer in three days hunting WY than I remember in all my years in MT. Just one guy’s recollection, of...
