Wyoming public land - mobility?

[Widrig]

Howdy,

Planning a Wyoming antelope hunt (rifle) with my father; both non-residents with 2 preferance points each. Will be driving in from the north/north-east and curious if anyone has advice re: public land options, particularly for someone with mobility issues. Researching unit 7 but any suggestions would be much appreciated, thanks!

 

[dannyb278]

Without having the specific details on the mobility issues your fellow hunters will be facing, i can say that in 2017 my dad and i hunted Unit 7, only 12 days after he had a heart attack. He was on very strict doctors orders for not lifting more than 20 pounds and not walking more than a few hundred yards at a time. There is plenty of opportunity to scout public areas from the road and make a move on pronghorn that doesn't equate to more than 100 yards from the truck to set up and a 250 yard shot.

 

[Widrig]

Great, thanks very much for the reply. That's not far-off from our scenario; not wheelchair bound but heart issues. Thanks again!

 

[Deleted member 16014]

Check out this thread and give @midwesthunter a pm. https://www.hunttalk.com/threads/wy-antelope-2019-success-with-new-hunter.291637/

 

[Bluffgruff]

With 2 preference points, you could do better than unit 7 for road access and competition.
Check GoHunt or the draw odds for what they could draw

 

[JohnCushman]

If you go to unit 7, eat the prime rib at the pizza barn in Newcastle. You're welcome...

 

[NEWHunter]

Are you putting in for the regular or special draw? With two points you might get a little better unit, accessibility wise in the special, but not much.

I started a thread looking for tips for a disabled hunter a couple months ago, it might have some info that would be helpful.