2023 Wyoming Elk Draw Results

Laramie

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Any convenient way to view previous years?
Not really that I am aware of. Approximately 7250 elk tags are issued to non-residents each year so a person can work it backwards to make generalizations. The bottom line is the number is increasing exponentially. If that increase pattern continues, Wyoming Type 1 & 2 elk tags will basically become OIL tags in the very near future.
 
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Not really that I am aware of. Approximately 7250 elk tags are issued to non-residents each year so a person can work it backwards to make generalizations. The bottom line is the number is increasing exponentially. If that increase pattern continues, Wyoming Type 1 & 2 elk tags will basically become OIL tags in the very near future.
They already are .


Once you spend your points , you'll never catch up again.
 

RyanT26

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You guys that drew a general tag, you need to treat it like a 10+ preference point hunt. Commit and spend as much time as you can because you probably won't draw it again for a very long time.

There are over 100,000 hunters with either 1, 2, or 3 preference points going into the draw this year. Add another 50k that will buy this year and it gets a bit ridiculous. The vast majority of them are hoping for the general tag. It's going to take a long time to work through those numbers... Maybe 20+ years if tag numbers stay the same and everyone stays the course.
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Good lord, that’s very depressing.
 

JBahr

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Brother and I drew General tag in the special with Non-Res 3.5 points... Didn't expect to draw but knew with the changes on the way now was the time. Going to be a packed September with a Colorado Mtn Goat tag too...
 

Laramie

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Good lord, that’s very depressing.
It is for sure. What's crazy is the majority of those applying have no idea that just starting out it will take them 10 year+ to draw. I'm counting on a chunk of them dropping out once they figure it out. Next year will get really depressing with the special increase. Betting the regular draw jumps at least a full point.
 

FlyGuy

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I drew a non res general last year, so I’m going into this year with zero points and a prayer…


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I can’t believe it! I just posted this last night and woke up this morning to find “SUCCESSFUL”

I left some good bulls still standing last year. That was the most miserable drive home. I am pumped to have a chance at redemption!
 

rodney482

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Seems like alot of us got Special Randoms. We get that lucky or did Wy screw up?

Ive got a buddy who is part of party of 5.. also drew gen on special w avg 1 pt
 

Laramie

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Seems like alot of us got Special Randoms. We get that lucky or did Wy screw up?

Ive got a buddy who is part of party of 5.. also drew gen on special w avg 1 pt
Special random was a little better than 1 in 10 odds. 342 permits issued, which is fairly normal, for 3,181 applicants. Wyoming didn't screw up.
 

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Drew a reduced price cow tag, better than I expected! Is .223 legal for elk in WY? If so I may just have to break out the TMKs
 
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