WY Bighorns Here I come

[tracker12]

Well I was lucky and drew a Limited Entry Elk tag for Unit 38 in the Bighorns of WY.  Really excited for this trip.  Planning on a DIY solo hunt.  My plan is to retire for the second time and in AUG and head west. Plan to hunt till I kill of bull or run out of energy.

If anyone has hunted that Unit and have info to pass on I'd appreciate it.

[newhouse114]

Two questions, are you in shape? Have you ever worked hard at altitude? If you can find a place to climb stairs wearing a pack, your body will thank you and you will enjoy the trip 10 fold!

[CoachBGriff]

That sounds awesome!  

That's my dream for when I retire!

Awesome!

Good luck,

Bisch

[Tedd]

Nice! Keep us filled in. I don't know enough about elk or solo western hunting to do that but I sure would like to.  I have two Elk pts for an area of the Bighorns and plan to use an outfitter I know well. I thinks it's area 45 or 43.  I was in the Bighorns mts last summer in the last week of july and needed a down vest on inside my sleeping bag in a tent at night. I'll be in the NE corner of WY is september deer hunting this year.
It is pretty hard to leave that state and come back east.

[huntnmuleys]

38 is a great area!   beautiful country and lots of elk!  congrats on the tag

[Crittergetter]

I've hunted 38 years ago when I lived in Sheridan. My brother still lives there. I'll ask him if he has any spots he can recommend.
Ps.. I didn't draw mine  :(

[tracker12]

Crittergetter
I'd appreciate it.  I'll gladly take all the help I can get.  I have been in contact with another solo hunter from IL that might camp with me and maybe team up on a few days.  

Newhouse
I have hunted out west for elk many times since the early 1980's and killed a few elk during these hunts.    I'm pretty much a where of what I am in for.  Hunted in 2012 for 15 days solo and was fortunate to kill a bull with my wheel bow that scored in the 370's.  I am really looking forward to just spending some time in The Bighorns.  I have never been there but everything I see is just spectacular.  I understand the fly fishing can also be good so that's a plus.

By the way the building I work in has 13 floors that I make a point to climb 3 times a day.  Not that it will help when I hit elevation.  I find it takes me a good 3 days to aclimate.

[tracker12]

double post

[Yohon]

Congrats Z!!!! Heck of a retirement gift....be looking forward to the pixs and storys!!!!

[FerretWYO]

You will love it. Good luck. Two weeks out start taking chlorophyll supplements. It will help with the altitude transition!!

[tracker12]

Thanks for the tip I'll keep that in mind.

[Cwilder]

Green with envy
Congrats on the draw and retirement for the second time

[Fletcher]

Congratulations on the draw!  Best of luck to you!

[backcountrybowman]

Tracker, I hunted 38 dig a few years ago and would be more than happy to help you out.  Pm me any specific questions you might have

[tracker12]

Backcountrtbowman
That would be great.  I'm heading to Ft Stewart, GA for a pig hunt in the morning.  I will send a PM with some questions when I get back.

[Jeff D. Holchin]

Good luck in the Bighorns.

I struck out applying for a premium unit nearby but at least I got another preference point and second choice cow tag, so I get to bowhunt the Cowboy State this fall. Can't wait!