Did any NonRes NOT apply for 2023 Wyoming elk?

[Hunt33]

As the the title says... Did any NonRes NOT apply for Wyo elk this year?

I didnt - a Wyoming elk hunt just didnt fit my hunting schedule this year

I did

 

[Indian Summer]

I think he's concerned that the 125,000 nr that didn't apply for an Elk hunt and only bought a point in 2022 might jump in after seeing all the talk of possible changes coming in the future.

Agreed. But he assumes that they are all on Rokslide or a podcast and aware of any proposals. Most don’t know much about what lies ahead. The rate of point creep has always risen but that’s simply because we now have lots of people who jumped in the game 4-6 years ago as western hunting became more popular and are now in the point bracket to draw. I don’t think the talks on the internet about the sky falling have very much affect. A little surely but I doubt we’ll ever see a 2 point jump for general licenses in a single year. Never say never though!!!

 

[Elkhntr08]

I did, but don’t have a snowball’s chance in Hades of drawing. Maybe.

 

[sneaky]

Nope. Really have no intention of playing the point creep game again in Wyoming

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[jlw0142]

I didnt. I thought about buying points, but I havent yet so im not sure if i should now. Skeptical of the points system and hoping they do away with the option to buy points without applying, as that REALLY inflates the points and makes opportunity way harder to obtain as a nonresident. Who knows, just thought I'd see if anyone else had an opinion on that.

 

[brockel]

Went in with 7 points in a unit that took 5 last year so hopefully I’ll draw unless creep gets me

 

[Trial153]

Yea, I didn’t apply. I am going to draw a decent tag in another state so I am going to spend September with that. Coupled with the other four hunts I planned this year it’s too busy to entertain anything more other than a random sheep tag or Lower 48 moose tag.

 

[Mojave]

M Me neither I would have two points to get a couch tag but not really worth my time and I’m moving back to alaska this fall

 

[NebraskaStickHunter]

I did not apply. Going for an Antelope hunt there this year if we can find a good unit I can drag a couple newbies to

 

[nvkevin]

Nope. I have an ID archery bull tag in my pocket. Work won’t allow me to be gone for the whole month of September, so I settle for half.


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[Jwknutson17]

Going this year, finally. 4 points and put in for Special General. Leaving CO archery behind this year and picking up a rifle for a CO bull tag.

 

[FlareBlitz91]

I only put in for a cow tag, I’ll toss my hat in the ring next year for a general tag but might not draw depending on if the sky falls or not.

 

[wytx]

I didnt. I thought about buying points, but I havent yet so im not sure if i should now. Skeptical of the points system and hoping they do away with the option to buy points without applying, as that REALLY inflates the points and makes opportunity way harder to obtain as a nonresident. Who knows, just thought I'd see if anyone else had an opinion on that.

Great idea or make point sharing illegal.

 

[oake]

I did not apply for WY - plan there is still two years out for elk

 

[Manosteel21]

Didnt put in. Wanted to, too many other people involved that can’t put in some effort to do some homework. Wait another year or 2 I guess to hopefully find another like minded person. The possible changes/point creep don’t bother me much, just need people that “want” to go to actually bring something to the table.

 

[Indian Summer]

Didnt put in. Wanted to, too many other people involved that can’t put in some effort to do some homework. Wait another year or 2 I guess to hopefully find another like minded person. The possible changes/point creep don’t bother me much, just need people that “want” to go to actually bring something to the table.

That’s never easy. I try to keep a steady partner. But things change. People switch jobs, buy a house, have kids. Everyone has something to bring to the table even if it’s just a pleasant hard working camp partner. Anything but a negative attitude or a quitter. A good partner has to be able to stay confident and upbeat to the end. You should be at least a little picky about who you hunt with. A bad partner ruins everything. Good luck.

 

[Kimber7man]

Didn’t win a Super Tag so oh well….

 

[cnelk]

Thanks for all the replies that DIDNT apply for Wyoming.

It will be interesting to see how much PP creep jumps - no matter who tells you to use your PPs.

 

[Indian Summer]

Thanks for all the replies that DIDNT apply for Wyoming.

It will be interesting to see how much PP creep jumps - no matter who tells you to use your PPs.

after 10 months of talking about it it sure will be interesting to see how many points it’ll jump. I’m as interested to see that every year as I am my own draw results.

 

[Iowafarmer]

As the the title says... Did any NonRes NOT apply for Wyo elk this year?

I didnt - a Wyoming elk hunt just didnt fit my hunting schedule this year

No I didn’t only put in for Wyoming once to hard to draw a tag. I’d much rather give my $ to Wyoming than Colorado liberals but we found a nice private land DIY spot and can get tags every year