WY area 16 info

[jason66]

Hello, any thoughts on hunting GMU 16 in WY for elk?

 

[Addicting]

It would be a fun hunt. I’ve seen some dandy bulls there in September while looking for antelope.

 

[jason66]

It would be a fun hunt. I’ve seen some dandy bulls there in September while looking for antelope.

any recommendations on where in 16 to start the scouting phase. And how many points did it take to get a goat tag?

 

[RemingtonRules]

I would start just off the gravel road where it takes a bend to the right and starts uphill. But go left.

 

[ccc23454]

any recommendations on where in 16 to start the scouting phase. And how many points did it take to get a goat tag?

There are no goats in (elk)16, all goats are in western or north western WY mountains. Some decent pronghorn hunting down around 16.

 

[BuzzH]

Posting the unit and your point totals is a really good strategy for making sure you won't draw.

 

[jason66]

There are no goats in (elk)16, all goats are in western or north western WY mountains. Some decent pronghorn hunting down around 16.

Yeah by goat i meant antelope

 

[Addicting]

any recommendations on where in 16 to start the scouting phase. And how many points did it take to get a goat tag?

Didn’t have a tag, just looking for the future. Saw some bulls off the main road. Thats the best I can give you.

 

[jason66]

I appreciate it, I'm retiring in May after 40 years of military service, so I'm knocking out some bucket list hunts. I'm trying to get as much input as I can, I didn't expect the smart ass posts that some folks left but now I know what to expect

 

[Addicting]

I appreciate it, I'm retiring in May after 40 years of military service, so I'm knocking out some bucket list hunts. I'm trying to get as much input as I can, I didn't expect the smart ass posts that some folks left but now I know what to expect

Thanks for your service, if you get your disability over 50% WY has a great program for donated tag to vets. Get involved with the Cheyenne chapter of Hunting With Heros.

 

[jason66]

oh ok, I never heard of that, I'm way past 50%, I'll look into it

 

[Addicting]

oh ok, I never heard of that, I'm way past 50%, I'll look into it

If you get to 100% there is a 5 day early season extension permit.

 

[jason66]

I saw that, game changer

 

[Khunter]

You are a WY nonresident? unit 16 requires close max points (19 points) to draw for elk. Do you have max points or at least 18? That is the initial hoop to jump through before worrying much about the scouting phase.

No secret that 16 has a lot of elk and good bulls. Plenty of public to hunt. Great for a bow hunt or rifle.

A good choice if you can draw.

 

[jason66]

I'm probably 1 point behind drawing for 2025,

 

[Gila Horizon]

Hello, any thoughts on hunting GMU 16 in WY for elk?

Good luck!