Does Wyoming's new elk results date change your plans?

[BuzzH]

I predict a small spike in drawing odds on the random side, point creep will continue to march on though.

 

[Big Fin]

Yup. Changes my plans, as I agree with what Buzz has predicted above. I'll apply with that expectation in mind.

 

[Flatrock]

Yes. Now I get my unsuccessful results in May instead of February!

 

[Lost Arra]

no change in plans for me

 

[Trial153]

Yes

 

[fulldraw]

Yes, my plans will change, however I still look forward to hunting Wyoming.

 

[Nick87]

Nope.

 

[blackdawg]

It will make my multi state get an elk tag every year across multiple states strategy obsolete, this is going to take some pondering between now and Jan 31 to develop a new plan! The slow point creep has burned multiple guys I know over the last 4 years, especially in Colorado, looks like every 4th year to draw Wyoming now rather than 3rd, the Colorado deadline conflicts perfectly with Wyoming's new date to release results. The way non-residents are getting bent over around the country, I may end up being forced to be a hiker that basket weaves within 10 years. edit,,,I looked at the my points and the draw odds,,,worse than I thought,,,sitting on the bubble all over the place for elk,,,guess I should have stayed home and saved my points in the past,,lol!

 

[midwesthunter]

Its not going to effect my plans for applying but for those who apply in multiple states, I see this effecting a majority of the western states, not just WY.

 

[cur dog]

Yes, the early Wyoming draw results, have always dictated where else I apply for the year. I can only afford to do one hunt a year. So, Wyoming will likely get a pass.

 

[LCH]

Five years ago, when I could only make one hunt trip per year happen, yes it would have been a huge deal for me. If I were applying in Wyoming, I'd probably have a leftover or OTC backup plan in place for when I don't draw. Or, possibly put a 100% Type 4 tag as a second choice.

I'm blessed now to have the resources to do 3, 4, or 5 trips per year, so I throw out applications then fill the calendar with what I draw. So no change for me, other than prolonging the anticipation of the draw results.

 

[slatebuilder]

Yes it changes my plans. With only being able to do one western hunt per year, Wyoming deer was always a fall back.....now it looks like Wyoming deer and elk in the same year......hell yes

 

[ignorethefringes]

Five years ago, when I could only make one hunt trip per year happen, yes it would have been a huge deal for me. If I were applying in Wyoming, I'd probably have a leftover or OTC backup plan in place for when I don't draw. Or, possibly put a 100% Type 4 tag as a second choice.

I'm blessed now to have the resources to do 3, 4, or 5 trips per year, so I throw out applications then fill the calendar with what I draw. So no change for me, other than prolonging the anticipation of the draw results.

I think this is going to be the kicker for a lot of guys. I'm still in that one trip a year season of my life and this means I can't be waiting on Wyoming that long. I'll still go there eventually, but probably just keep buying points until I'm sure I can snag that general tag.

 

[NEWHunter]

Not really.
#keepbanking

 

[JLS]

Yes, the early Wyoming draw results, have always dictated where else I apply for the year. I can only afford to do one hunt a year. So, Wyoming will likely get a pass.

This is a curve ball I’m facing as well. Probably won’t pass, but it’s a big factor in some newly complex decision making.

 

[JLDemo]

Biggest change for me is applying for Wyo as a NR instead of a resident this year. But with this date change, what I apply for will be dependent on if I draw a bull or deer tag in another state. More than likely I'll still put in for antelope and at the very least a cow tag. I like to hunt Wyo too much to skip it, even if I am chasing only cow/calf tags.

 

[beginnerhunter]

If you can cancel your app until May 8th, does that mean a full refund? So if you are a one trip/year guy the only states unknown at that point would be UT and CO right? I guess it sucks they'd hold your money that long but theoretically you could draw in NM and/or MT and get a full refund before May 8th. Am I understanding that correctly?

 

[madtom]

If you can cancel your app until May 8th, does that mean a full refund? So if you are a one trip/year guy the only states unknown at that point would be UT and CO right? I guess it sucks they'd hold your money that long but theoretically you could draw in NM and/or MT and get a full refund before May 8th. Am I understanding that correctly?

Full refund minus app fee and 2.5% cc fee. Still cheaper than the license you have to buy to apply in most states.

 

[Mattff200]

If you can cancel your app until May 8th, does that mean a full refund? So if you are a one trip/year guy the only states unknown at that point would be UT and CO right? I guess it sucks they'd hold your money that long but theoretically you could draw in NM and/or MT and get a full refund before May 8th. Am I understanding that correctly?

Dont leave our Arizona

 

[dan.kirkpatrick]

yes,it changes my plans on the multi-state game a bunch,,i sent wyoming a mean e-mail letting them know im pissed off,, they are ripping us for more time and moneys.