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  1. WookieBowcaster

    Wyoming Draw: First Choice, Second Choice, Third Choice

    I was successful in drawing a tag in Wyoming this year. That said, I'm still dissecting my Wyoming application process. And planning for the next trip. There was one piece of advice that I did not quite understand. It was, that I should "only apply to 1 unit as a non-resident. There was...
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    Preference Point Question

    I hunted antelope this year in Wyoming. Does that prevent me from purchasing a preference point for antelope this year? Thanks, —WBC
  3. WookieBowcaster

    Wyoming Freak

    Saw one very similar (except the opposite horn twisted downward) when we visited the euro mount taxidermist. Nice buck! And rifle too (I shoot the T3x in 308.) Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
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    Wyoming Draw Odds

    More questions about the draw after the fact: Is there any way of knowing that if I was selected via preference point draw vs. random draw? I am assuming that, since we applied with preference points, then we went into the regular non-resident draw. Does that mean if we would have applied...
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    Elkfever’s First Antelope Hunt

    Awesome trip and great photos! I also made my first western trip / first antelope trip to Wyoming. It was better than I anticipated. We notched all tags. Some goats lucked into and others where we had to work hard to seal the deal. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
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    Wyoming Draw Odds

    You're right! I forgot about that. 25% of the tags. Thanks! —WBC
  7. WookieBowcaster

    Wyoming Draw Odds

    Does it make any sense to apply for a high-point Wyoming unit without anywhere near the points? Is there any chance at all of getting drawn somehow (like a lottery?) Or is it entirely based on points and/or statistical? Even if I did so and failed, I would still be able to purchase a preference...
  8. WookieBowcaster

    2023 Wyoming Antelope "Plan A"

    Great read! I leave Friday for my antelope hunt. First one. To say I am anxious would be an incredible understatement. Packing and re-packing and refining the gear list. Spending the last 2 evenings before departure — cramming on the maps (like I'm taking a college test.)
  9. WookieBowcaster

    Bipod for Antelope Rifle

    I’ve talked to 2 people who have solid antelope hunting experience and both have conflicting opinions on bipods. One says they are not really necessary and the other says they are required. I already own this Swagger bipod. It’s made for sitting. Which might be okay given that we may be in...
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    Proper Magnification for Sight In

    Hello, Trying to confirm what magnification I should be using to sight in for this scope: Vortex Optics Viper HS 2.5-10x44 Second Focal Plane Riflescope - Dead-Hold BDC Reticle (MOA) Broadly, the manual indicates sighting in at the highest magnification. But there is nothing to really confirm...
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    Wyoming Antelope Access

    Hi, I seem to recall older posts that detail struggles with public access roads vs. private access roads. Are there specific links or online resources to research access, easements, etc? Thanks, —WBC
  12. WookieBowcaster

    Recommend Meat Hauling Packs

    I took a hard look at that one and was considering. Surprised it didn’t get more chatter on this thread. Seems really affordable. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
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    12 x 50 Binos — Too Much?

    Good responses. Thanks. To add some context — I primarly hunt in the east (whitetails and turkeys.) In which case my small 8 x 32 work just fine for my big woods landscape. That said, I am doing an antelope hunt this fall. So I am looking to upgrade. My instinct was to go with 10 x 42. But...
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    12 x 50 Binos — Too Much?

    Considering a set of 12 x 50 binos? For a while, I was stuck on 10 x 42 or 10 x 50. Anyone have experience with binos this size? Are they too bulky to hike around in a bino chest harness? Thanks, —WBC
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    Recommend Meat Hauling Packs

    < $400 Pack will be used again for whitetail, hogs, turkey (here in the east.) If possible, perhaps when I try a first mule deer or elk hunt. My plan is to do at least 1 hunt each for antelope, mule deer, elk. Also in the mix is Iowa, not western, but it is in the works too. I'm on the east...
  16. WookieBowcaster

    Recommend Meat Hauling Packs

    Stout advice! But I'm a habitual overthinker! 😄😄😄
  17. WookieBowcaster

    Recommend Meat Hauling Packs

    Thanks for the replies. Great info. I tend to subscribe to the "buy once cry once" idea. I'd love to pull the trigger a Stryker or a Hellbender. That said, I cannot justify the expense of a Kifaru pack. I keep circling back to the Mystery Ranch Pop Up 30. With a couple Eberlestock packs being...
  18. WookieBowcaster

    Recommend Meat Hauling Packs

    I’m looking for a few ideas to start researching a day pack that has decent meat hauling capability. We are likely hunting from a home base cabin but expecting to go deep into public to chase antelope. Expecting a significant pack-out. Thanks! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
  19. WookieBowcaster

    Noob Questions: Wyoming Antelope Draw

    Sounds like a good time. I am going with a group and they want to try DIY. If I was solo, I'd go to an outfitter. I'd be curious to get your review of the outfitter after your hunt. Good luck!
  20. WookieBowcaster

    Noob Questions: Wyoming Antelope Draw

    I am one of those guys going in with a only few points. My group just wants to go and have fun. I have no plans to sit on points and let them pile up. I'm not interested in an outfitter (for this trip.) When I go on a first mule deer or elk hunt — I will very likely use an outfitter. I will...

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