23 wyoming results

[Schaaf]

Gonna go hunt a deer.

 

[HighDesertSage]

Im kinda of surprised. I put in for a unit that took 4 points for lope last year, with 6 points, and did not draw it. Oh well, I'll be picking up a General Deer/Elk in September.

I just checked, it jumped to 7 points this year.

 

[LCH]

I just skimmed the deer stats. Looks like demand actually went down in a few units, including the one I applied for and drew. News of the hard winter may have kept folks on the sidelines this year.

 

[jabber]

Got my deer tag as well!

 

[BKerchak]

First trip out to Wyoming this November...drew a deer tag but struck out on the antelope...going to be in region A for deer...is there any good fall fishing in case I fill my tag early?

 

[LopeHunter]

Im kinda of surprised. I put in for a unit that took 4 points for lope last year, with 6 points, and did not draw it. Oh well, I'll be picking up a General Deer/Elk in September.

I heard something about a rough winter. Perhaps impacted the points projection, yes?

 

[406bobcat]

Drew a NR deer tag.

First 'successful' I've ever seen on a draw tag besides MT antelope and paddlefish...made me do a double-take. I must be too used to seeing unsuccessful!

 

[Mattff200]

Got everything I expected 1 any antelope tag, 2 antelope doe fawn tags in that unit and a type 3 elk tag. Unsuccessful for LE deer but that was a reach since I can just buy my general deer tag this summer.

 

[DoveEater]

Looks like my username may become accurate, I drew an antelope (doe) tag! This will actually be my first time hunting antelope. So far Ive just hunted small game, and also a pig in CA.

Might go for DIY, but if anyone has any recommendations for guides/outfitters for the Sheridan, WY area please let me know.

Apparently the unit I got, 15, has a lot of private land, though there is some public and a couple "Walk-in Areas" of private land that I can use my hunting license to access.

The WY Game and Fish website stated the public areas are crowded with "high hunter density" in this unit during the first week of the season.

Since I've never hunted antelope before, does anyone know if it would be better to join the crowds at the start of the season, or wait till after the first week or two when things hopefully calm down?

 

[Bugle 'Em In]

@AntelopeEater if you're chasing does, I definitely would NOT hire a guide.
Personally, I would wait until after a week (or two) of season and then head out. You'll likely have plenty of space then. Good luck!

 

[DoveEater]

@AntelopeEater if you're chasing does, I definitely would NOT hire a guide.
Personally, I would wait until after a week (or two) of season and then head out. You'll likely have plenty of space then. Good luck!

Awesome, thank you!

 

[Mattff200]

Became a victim of the numbskulls that plastered "how'd the Antelope do around Gillette" all over the 'net.

Where did you apply. I live in Gillette and I applied for a unit with decent access for NE Wyoming and residents that made it their first choice had around 80 or 85 percent draw odds. Also I didn't see any of the people asking how antelope did around gillette but I've been known to be oblivious.

 

[antelopedundee]

Put in 2 separate apps for doe/fawn lopes. Drew one.

Confirms that half a loaf is better than none.

 

[Addicting]

Drew a antelope tag and struck out on doe tags.

 

[Wildabeest]

Struck out on pronghorn, not surprisingly given the quota cuts. Will be hunting resident general tags for bull and cow elk and buck deer in southwest WY.

 

[Wy Guy]

I did not get the elk 35 tag I wanted, so now I am stuck with a lope buck, lope doe, general elk, general deer all good in the same area. I only have 3 weeks off work to fill them.

I love my state.

 

[BoomerUSAF]

Results hit about 4am local. No lope(surprised) no deer(just GEN) but i drew my bull and cow elk tags! Looking forward to another season in a amazing unit! My wife also drew so likely will be hosting a DAV on same tag, some well deserving vet is about to shot the biggest bull hes ever seen! I am happy to break streak of UNSUCCESSFUL i have been on. What did you guys get?

You’re a good man for having DAVs experience that!! I had a great experience with you!!

 

[Kiwi]

I drew an antelope tag! Had 7 points so was confident that I would draw but always nice to see Successful result. Wasn't sure about applying with the bad winter but the area I applied actually had an increase in tag numbers.

With my son drawing a elk tag we now have the prefect WY combo in my view, antelope and elk hunting late sept - early Oct. Can't wait.

 

[WildWill]

Holy crap my brother drew a resident type 1 unit 30 elk tag ! I will definitely work that into my schedule. He also got his type 0 antelope tag but we didn't talk much about that. Nephew picked up two antelope doe tags hope to tag along for those as well.

 

[270.Rose]

Looks like my username may become accurate, I drew an antelope (doe) tag! This will actually be my first time hunting antelope. So far Ive just hunted small game, and also a pig in CA.

Might go for DIY, but if anyone has any recommendations for guides/outfitters for the Sheridan, WY area please let me know.

Apparently the unit I got, 15, has a lot of private land, though there is some public and a couple "Walk-in Areas" of private land that I can use my hunting license to access.

The WY Game and Fish website stated the public areas are crowded with "high hunter density" in this unit during the first week of the season.

Since I've never hunted antelope before, does anyone know if it would be better to join the crowds at the start of the season, or wait till after the first week or two when things hopefully calm down?

High hunter density = low hunter wisdom in the Sheridan area. The 'are you serious?' moments are many. Folks I encountered out after antelope while I was looking for deer seemed to have more success at the end of the season.