2017 Wyoming Elk Draw Results

[cnelk]

You can hunt WY every year if you want, too. Cow tags my friend, cow tags!!!

BINGO!

It the best way to scout for bulls... and hunt with a WY friend that has an E/S tag!

 

[LostArra]

BINGO!

It the best way to scout for bulls... and hunt with a WY friend that has an E/S tag!

+1 but I wish you and DEHusker would stop announcing it! Even the cow tags are getting tighter.

I just enjoy hunting elk and eating elk. Cow elk are still elk and at my age I don't plan on sitting around every fall lamenting the draw system waiting on a bull tag even though I still play the game.

 

[DEHusker]

+1 but I wish you and DEHusker would stop announcing it! Even the cow tags are getting tighter.

I just enjoy hunting elk and eating elk. Cow elk are still elk and at my age I don't plan on sitting around every fall lamenting the draw system waiting on a bull tag even though I still play the game.

Totally agree. However, I feel like the time/effort/expense of hunting "just cows" will probably keep most non-residents out of WY unless they are scouting for bulls or live really close or something. Would you rather get a draw cow tag in WY or an OTC bull tag in CO? Decisions decisions!!

 

[cnelk]

Would you rather get a draw cow tag in WY or an OTC bull tag in CO? Decisions decisions!!

I do both plus a B list cow tag in Colorado

 

[westrnwild]

Totally agree. However, I feel like the time/effort/expense of hunting "just cows" will probably keep most non-residents out of WY unless they are scouting for bulls or live really close or something. Would you rather get a draw cow tag in WY or an OTC bull tag in CO? Decisions decisions!!

Cow tag all the way!!!!

 

[LostArra]

Totally agree. However, I feel like the time/effort/expense of hunting "just cows" will probably keep most non-residents out of WY unless they are scouting for bulls or live really close or something. Would you rather get a draw cow tag in WY or an OTC bull tag in CO? Decisions decisions!!

Easy answer for me because that non-res bull tag in Colorado is good for only one weapon. We don't hesitate to go back to Wyo in October with bullets if we can't fill the cow tags with arrows.

 

[westrnwild]

Easy answer for me because that non-res bull tag in Colorado is good for only one weapon. We don't hesitate to go back to Wyo in October with bullets if we can't fill the cow tags with arrows.

Residents get screwed too in CO...same seasons as Non-Res. Thats why i get out of state cow tags too

 

[2peterhunter]

We drew our 38 type 9, pretty excited!

 

[nicnac]

We drew our 38 type 9, pretty excited!

Good luck, shot a nice rifle bull there 2 yrs ago.

 

[Sam's dad]

I drew my tag, so I'm completely stoked and already daydreaming about September, what the best time to go will be, and how much time I can escape from work.

For the non-residents, it seems like most guys/gals here apply in multiple states, i.e., Colorado, Utah, Montana, Idaho, etc. to be able to hunt each year. That's new to me (I hunt only two states and only one of those consistently) but I can see the appeal. For those who apply in multiple states, what would be your number one tip for a guy starting out in that direction? (I'm relatively new to the forum, so feel free to let me know if the thread drift is too much.

 

[mossyhorn]

Drew special general this year with zero points. These odds are starting to suck. Next year is going to require 2 to draw in the regular and over 1 in the special. Unless these drastic price increases go through and that might drive people away? Anyway, not liking where this is going...

 

[Bighorns247]

We drew our 38 type 9, pretty excited!

Congrats, that's a nice area.

 

[Trial153]

We drew our 38 type 9, pretty excited!

Did you draw with 7 or 8 points?

 

[2peterhunter]

8 points

 

[Gardner.jdavid]

No go for me this year. I applied for a regular general tag last year for the first time ever and drew with 0 points. Had the best time of my life with an old college buddy that lives in Jackson. Killed a nice 5x5. Guess I'll be stocking up on point and hope he doesn't move out of Wyoming.


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[wyosteve]

When I looked a couple days ago, it appears the license fee increase for next year is going to pass. Just a fyi to start saving a few extra pennies.

 

[MtnHunter]

Congrats to all who drew. I'll see you there!!!

 

[HOT ROD]

Congrats to all that drew elk tags.... I am sorry to say. There is no elk left in Wyoming. The bad winter with the deep snow.. And the wolves have them either dead.. Or they chased them all to Colorado... I am just joke in... Congrats to who drew.....

 

[Jtelarkin08]

good luck guys that drew. I had 4 points this year and am kinda in a no mans land with points. Maybe ill draw something good when i get to 10-11 points

 

[COLOelkman]

I drew my tag, so I'm completely stoked and already daydreaming about September, what the best time to go will be, and how much time I can escape from work.

For the non-residents, it seems like most guys/gals here apply in multiple states, i.e., Colorado, Utah, Montana, Idaho, etc. to be able to hunt each year. That's new to me (I hunt only two states and only one of those consistently) but I can see the appeal. For those who apply in multiple states, what would be your number one tip for a guy starting out in that direction? (I'm relatively new to the forum, so feel free to let me know if the thread drift is too much.

My #1 tip is to start out when you are real young, then be ready to wait a long time. You'll find pretty much all States that have a point system has point creep so some states you'll not draw a "premium" tag unless you wait 30+ years if you are just starting. Sad but true. So I'd not have a mindset of getting a premium tag. If you can afford it, put in for states where you have some chance to draw a tag regardless of points like WY or UT and hope you get real lucky....like 1% chance. NM is a no-point state but odds for the great tags are horrible and seem to get worse as more people apply. Still, you can always get OTC tags in several states and just enjoy the experience and be ready to come home with your tag in your pocket but memories in your head!