Wyoming elk draw

[razorsharptokill]

How long does it take to get enough points for elk?

[Steve H.]

Depends on the area, zero to over a dozen.

[FerretWYO]

Originally posted by Steve H.:
Depends on the area, zero to over a dozen.

You got it

[razorsharptokill]

I was looking at Missouri Sherpas outfitter page and am considering Wyoming. I guess he's out guiding now so it will be hard to get in touch with him I bet.

[centaur]

You might look at areas 67, 68, 69. They have always had leftover archery tags (sept 1-30, any elk) in the past. Lots of wilderness in those areas where you would have to hire a guide, but lots of Multiple Use National Forest, too. I quit hunting area 67 a few years ago because of the grizzlies, but not everywhere in those areas are overrun with bears. Look at the Union Pass area; the griz haven't been quite as numerous there (that could have changed), and there is lots of NF land that isn't wilderness.
I would say to try for the northern Bighorns, but I can't draw that as a resident, so good luck.

[razorsharptokill]

Thanks. Never thought about grizz. Something to consider.

[Whip]

I just visited with Sherpa in out in WY last Monday.  He was on his way in to pack gear in to camp that day, but then I think was coming back home for a week before heading back out again for the season.  You might try giving him a call.

He did mention that to draw an elk tag in the unit that they hunt requires only one preference point.  So get on the website and get one before the end of this month.  Even if you don't end up using it next year you will someday be glad you started to build them up.

[razorsharptokill]

Definetly going to do that! Thanks!

[Lost Arra]

Speaking from experience, you don't need any points to draw a tag if you are lucky.  Your chances are better with points but even the zero points applicants do have a chance in Wyoming.

[razorsharptokill]

What unit is it? Does it matter? Are points good in any unit?

[razorsharptokill]

Put in for elk and deer point.