montana region 7

[billy-bob8]

well it seems the more I learn,the more I get confused. I have been told that region 7 is an area with ample public land, and over 60% draw odds with 0 bonus points. can anybody confirm this for me? Also I have heard that montana is having a difficult winter and along with it a pretty good winter kill for antelope. so much so that it would be usless to apply for a tag this fall. Can anybody confirm this or are they full of hooey.. Any help would be appreciated

 

[nidahunter]

Took me 2 points to draw a deer tag last year. I also heard about the tough winter, but no first hand knowledge of that.

 

[Big Fin]

Region 7 has plenty of public land.

Region 7 has had a couple tough winters, with this being really bad.

Region 7 is the easiest of all Regions to draw antelope, but not sure the percentage.

Region 7 antelope have also been hit hard by blue tongue.

Region 7, with all the struggles it has had for antelope, is still the best area in MT for a tag.

 

[JohnCushman]

what's blue tongue?

 

[Big Fin]

what's blue tongue?

EHD - See the University of Georgia link.

http://www.uga.edu/scwds/HD.pdf

 

[shoots-straight]

what's blue tongue?

You ever lick a steel pole when it's below zero? That's blue tongue.

 

[JCS]

Region 7 winter is not even close to the winter they are having in Region 6. Still, it has been a rough one here in 7.

 

[JohnCushman]

Thanks...I haven't heard of it in antelope down here in Colorado

 

[----]

Region 7 winter is not even close to the winter they are having in Region 6. Still, it has been a rough one here in 7.

Do you know how it`s been around Miles City?

 

[JCS]

Miles City has had less snow. My friend is still trapping in M.C. while I didnt even set them out this year.

 

[wyoming556]

Billy Bob,

Best bet is propably to look into hunting in Wyoming this year and propably next year as well as the population in MT recovers. You can draw a decent tag with no preference points and even just buying leftover tags will propably be a better deal for you. If you want a better tag save up the $ and apply for the special draw in Wyoming and you can find yourself in some good areas. My 2 cents.

 

[billy-bob8]

thanks for the info. I will be applying for a bonus point in wyo. and will try to draw unit 47 next year. Being from az. I hope to finally draw a rifle antelope tag. It is true what they say about the chances in az. I have 18 bonus points and last went antelope hunting in 1993. But on the other hand my 1 son drew with 10 points, and the other son drew with 6 points. the weirdest one of all is my friend drew on his first try, 1/10 of 1% odds, but it is possible. I probley will not draw again until I am really "long in the tooth" thats why I hope to draw wyo, or montana,every other year. Just love to be outside and enjoying the challange. hope to see you in the field. " Its only worth it if its done right"

 

[Mato]

Region 7 has plenty of public land.

Region 7 has had a couple tough winters, with this being really bad.

Region 7 is the easiest of all Regions to draw antelope, but not sure the percentage.

Region 7 antelope have also been hit hard by blue tongue.

Region 7, with all the struggles it has had for antelope, is still the best area in MT for a tag.

Pretty much says it all!