WY Bison

[amo16]

It looks like I was extremely fortunate to draw a NR WY bull bison tag. Now what? Obviously not many people have experience with this since it's OIL, but any pointers? I'm anticipating it could be a lot of waiting for the weather to push animals out of the park.

Thanks,

Adam

 

[Carl 9.3x62]

I've heard good things about Tag N Drag

 

[ccc23454]

Seems a couple of us were lucky enough to draw this tag. If anyone wants to exchange contact info and work together to fill these lets start the pm's! Dam i am excited

 

[amo16]

I've heard good things about Tag N Drag

Everything I know of the area says they're a good option as a packer or guide. I'll probably do DIY, but will likely use them or another packing service if I'm successful. I've got llamas, but a buffalo is in a different category than elk.

 

[amo16]

Seems a couple of us were lucky enough to draw this tag. If anyone wants to exchange contact info and work together to fill these lets start the pm's! Dam i am excited

That sounds great. I don't live terribly far from the unit so I'll try to make at least 2 or 3 scouting trips down there. I've also been using some other channels to get some Intel and have received a good bit already.

 

[Greenhead_Slayer]

I also drew a unit 2 type 4 tag! I'm really excited, but also in a bit of a pickle. My 9-year old son drew a youth-only bighorn sheep tag in New Mexico. I'm going to need a 3rd job just to afford the tag fees.

 

[ccc23454]

That sounds great. I don't live terribly far from the unit so I'll try to make at least 2 or 3 scouting trips down there. I've also been using some other channels to get some Intel and have received a good bit already.

Same, got some intel but i am planning on A LOT of scouting. Only do this once want to do it right!

 

[RobertD]

I also drew a unit 2 type 4 tag! I'm really excited, but also in a bit of a pickle. My 9-year old son drew a youth-only bighorn sheep tag in New Mexico. I'm going to need a 3rd job just to afford the tag fees.

Good problem to have!

 

[zpooch]

Focus on the bighorn, much better than staring at a cow bison 100 yards away that refuses to cross the boundary for a month. Hunt the bison after

 

[Northwoods]

Congrats on the bison tags guys! North America’s most iconic big game species, IMHO.

 

[Jasruy]

I finally drew a unit 2 type 1 tag after 10 years of putting in. I know success rates are down compared to pre-2018 years but I will play the hand dealt.

Like the other successful folks I’ve been doing a ton of research. I would love to talk to others that drew the tag and maybe share some intel and knowledge. Try to work together to increase our chances.

thanks

 

[Jasruy]

That sounds great. I don't live terribly far from the unit so I'll try to make at least 2 or 3 scouting trips down there. I've also been using some other channels to get some Intel and have received a good bit already.

Same, got some intel but i am planning on A LOT of scouting. Only do this once want to do it right!

I also drew the tag and would love to share some info. I have some Forest Service connections in the area and have been talking to past folks that have harvested animals. Like you I see this as a one chance opportunity so plan on putting my time in.

 

[CPAjeff]

Congrats to those that drew! Hopefully y'all with share the pictures and stories with the rest of us unlucky suckers!

 

[ccc23454]

First scout, did a road exploration and glassing of edge of hunt area i never been but thought might be promising...nothing! But this guy was about a mile away just inside park so i felt little better. Didnt expect much if anything this early, after spring bear ( &other draws) i am going to become one with the bison!

 

[Brushbuster]

Please keep posting throughout the hunt, I will be living thru you on a dream hunt like that

 

[Bemisaur]

Good luck out there. I drew a NR Bison tag in Montana this year so I'm stoked.

 

[wytex]

Just so you know, if you harvest a cow bison on the any bison tag you are eligible for another any bison tag the next year, you can apply again. You do however have to wait 5 years to apply for a cow tag. While a bull bison is OIL, cows are not.

 

[clark2001_99]

If you can find a contact in the area that would let you know when bison cross the line that would be a huge advantage. My buddy had the tag a couple years ago and after 5-6 failed trips he finally got a call one evening that some had crossed. Packed up that night and shot one the next morning. This was the last week of the hunting season.

 

[wytex]

The folks at the WG&F office in Jackson will call if you give them your number.

 

[amo16]

It took a couple trips and 12 days but I was able to harvest a bull off the national forest. 1 shot at about 70 yards from a .338 Win Mag with a 250 grain Nosler Partition did the job and the bison went down on impact.