Help choosing between 2 tags for 2025

[Neckbone]

Would you shoot a cow if you drew Wyo?

Second half of the hunt I would depending on how the hunt was going.

 

[cnelk]

Second half of the hunt I would depending on how the hunt was going.

Maybe look for a 2nd Choice Type 4 or Type 3 or even RP cow/calf with good draw odds.

At least you get to go hunting

 

[KHNC]

Where I hunt WY would be considered the edge of grizz country. I'm more afraid of thunderstorms/severe weather, skeletal injury/fall, fire mishap, pocket knife slip, or other general dumbassery

Soon as you do like we did and see 7 IN ONE DAY on the edge of griz country, you may change your mind.

 

[Neckbone]

Soon as you do like we did and see 7 IN ONE DAY on the edge of griz country, you may change your mind.

The more I start googling the area the more it seems to pretty much be griz country. Prob not where you would go looking if you were trying to find one, but no reason they couldn't be present. Spent several weeks in the area solo way way back in the 2019 season. Thankfully only ran into black bear.

 

[Neckbone]

Maybe look for a 2nd Choice Type 4 or Type 3 or even RP cow/calf with good draw odds.

At least you get to go hunting

Thanks for the tip! I've never really looked into anything other than the type 1 or type 6/7 tags for WY. Will def check those out as a plan B.

I would not be upset to be in a good unit hearing and seeing bulls but with a cow tag.

 

[TheCoyote]

Elk are doing great is western WY after the hard winter. No need to worry about that.

I’d 100% go for WY and to the area you know. CO could be a crap shoot.

I've never seen winter kill elk. (except for when they build houses on every square foot of the winter range) They have antifreeze for blood. Cold doesn't seem to bother them.
Deer and antelope, thats a different story...

 

[sreg8]

I have 5 points for Wyoming and 4 for Colorado. I am trying to decide what to apply for. The goal is to get my buddy (71yr old billy goat in great shape) hearing bugles. We will hunt archery/rut for that reason. Have it pretty much narrowed down to 2 options.

1. Wyoming General West. I hunted here in 2019 and I have an area I had good success in and would love to go back. Last year 5 points was 100%, <5 was 57%. Creep has me a bit worried its not a sure thing. I do know they had a bad winter recently that put a hurting on herds so there's that.. But I do have boots on the ground knowledge of the area.

2. Unit in Colorado drew out 57% (oddly enough) at 3 points. 100% at 4 points. Creep has be worried as well..

WWYD?

Did you end up drawing Colorado or Wyoming?

 

[Neckbone]

Did you end up drawing Colorado or Wyoming?

Drew the WY tag!

 

[sreg8]

Drew the WY tag!

Sweet!! Good luck.