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  1. 406life

    WY Antelope For a Newbie?

    After last year's reduction, and the added drought and EHD issues, I really wonder what the next handful of years of antelope in WY are going to look like. Applications and point spending are increasing as well.
  2. 406life

    WY Antelope For a Newbie?

    F&G used to have lists, but these have largely dried up. You'll have to be resourceful and develop your own.
  3. 406life

    WY Antelope For a Newbie?

    I've hunted WY for several years now and actually only paid for access twice. Neither was over $300. The rest of the time it's a handshake, cup of coffee, or bottle of whiskey. Finding quality access isn't difficult, but requires effort. I've had the same experience across the west.
  4. 406life

    WY Antelope For a Newbie?

    You're already spending $300 for a tag, and probably $300 for food and lodging, and probably another $300 for gas. You might consider paying $100-300 for a trespass fee in the NE corner of the state, pick up a tag that is likely to be a leftover, and go hunt this fall. Unless you are, for some...
  5. 406life

    WSJ - Lead Ammo Study and Eagle, Posted Feb 17, 2022

    I'd encourage you to listen to the first episode on my podcast, its all about hunters leading with non-lead ammunition. I've hunted lead free for many years now. I've done the research on golden eagles and worked with others who have also conducted these studies and lead toxicity is a...
  6. 406life

    Good podcast on Wounding Loss

    Thanks for the plug @robby denning This is an issue that when I first talked with Craig about 4 years ago floored me. The number of elk that could be on the landscape if recovery and accuracy increased is pretty amazing.
  7. 406life

    Wyoming with 5points

    With 5 points and special draw you can probably go almost anywhere you want. I'd explore what part of WY you'd like to hunt and what experience you'd like and then put in for that unit.
  8. 406life

    How many points do I need for a decent hunt in WY?

    I have hunted WY antelope every year for awhile now as an NR. I think you can find a good hunt for 3 points in the general draw and do it on public land. Special draw is hit or miss, but the one time I have done it was in 2020 when I thought (correctly) that Covid would increase what it took...
  9. 406life

    First time applying for antelope tags. Advice on places to start?

    I hunter antelope there last year. Very tough for lots of reasons, but EHD was not a friend.
  10. 406life

    First time applying for antelope tags. Advice on places to start?

    Take 2 years build up points in WY, then check back in. You could go this year, but you'll enjoy your hunt more in a 2pt unit. Also, WY cut tags this past year and they will likely remain the same this year. With two good years tags could be back up. If that doesn't suit you, pick up a...
  11. 406life

    Antelope Adventure: 4 Tags, 4 Bucks.

    I shoot a Browning Xbolt Max Long Range in .300WM. Overkill for an antelope to be sure, but I'm a one gun guy.
  12. 406life

    Antelope Adventure: 4 Tags, 4 Bucks.

    Leftover draw.
  13. 406life

    Wyoming Mule Deer Win—go MDF!

    Cheat Grass is bad. Very bad. Invasive like you wouldn't believe. First to green up, but little nutritional value. After fires, first to come back, choking out other species. Spreads by hitching a ride on your truck. https://www.invasivespeciesinfo.gov/terrestrial/plants/downy-brome
  14. 406life

    2013 F150 experience?

    I'm on my third F150, all with 3.5 Ecoboost. Each one went 250k with not major issues. .y last one developed a shimmy that could.never be fixed, so they gave me a deal on it. I pull my 28ft bunkhouse can.ler with no issues. I can't imagine I'll have anything other than a f150.
  15. 406life

    Antelope Adventure: 4 Tags, 4 Bucks.

    My SD tag was a return and I was next on the list. I had applied, unsuccessfully prior to, so accepting used up my points.
  16. 406life

    Montana spring bear/2022/ideal dates

    Also, FWIW, Idaho has reduced BB tag prices in units. Great way to get there and get experience.
  17. 406life

    ID Tag Sales 2022

    Confirmed: DAV Elk Tags sold out. See y'all next year!
  18. 406life

    ID Tag Sales 2022

    Just talked with a Vendor, DAV Elk tag is sold out.
  19. 406life

    ID Tag Sales 2022

    1 Hour Update: 4,000 have moved through the line. 3 Elk units, 2 Deer units soldout.
  20. 406life

    ID Tag Sales 2022

    I opted for the callback. Last year this is how I got my tag, but I accidently pressed 1 instead of 2, so now we will see...

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