Wyoming antelope

[scooter1974]

Done alot of research and talked with biologists and game wardens. Think we are going to hold off on applying for antelope this year. The information I was given was bleak to say the least. Was going to bring my daughter out for her graduation, she is bummed.

 

[TxLite]

Done alot of research and talked with biologists and game wardens. Think we are going to hold off on applying for antelope this year. The information I was given was bleak to say the least. Was going to bring my daughter out for her graduation, she is bummed.

Low animal numbers or reduced number of tags?

 

[long hunter]

From what I am hearing a bit of both, but mostly the lower antelope numbers, those fellas are having a rough time the past few years.

 

[scooter1974]

From what I am hearing a bit of both, but mostly the lower antelope numbers, those fellas are having a rough time the past few years.

It's a shame for sure, 3 years of drought and now a very bad winter has hit them very hard.

 

[wytx]

How many PP do you all have? Some area are doing ok.

 

[scooter1974]

Low animal numbers or reduced number of tags?

Numbers are way down

How many PP do you all have? Some area are doing ok.

We have 2

 

[scooter1974]

How many PP do you all have? Some area are doing ok.

Not a whole lot of options with point creep being so bad these days. Drew 42 3 years ago with 2 points you can't touch it now with that

 

[TxLite]

How many PP do you all have? Some area are doing ok.

I’ve got 2 as well. Was going to bring the wife (0 pts) this year.

 

[scooter1974]

I would definitely not tell you to not bring your wife. The area I plan on hunting got beat up pretty good

 

[scooter1974]

The biologist actually told me in his opinion he would not burn points this year

 

[wyosteve]

I travel the state somewhat frequently and last summer I saw fewer antelope in most regions than ever before. And, that was before the tough winter we're having in areas now. The end of January, there was a herd in my neighbor's yard looking for food because of the snow cover.

 

[scooter1974]

I travel the state somewhat frequently and last summer I saw fewer antelope in most regions than ever before. And, that was before the tough winter we're having in areas now. The end of January, there was a herd in my neighbor's yard looking for food because of the snow cover.

Have several friends that live in the state and said the same.

 

[30338]

This article saying 70-80% winter kill. They need a break.

Dying By The Thousands: Miles Of Death As Wyoming Antelope, Deer And Elk Die From Winter Starvation - Cowboy State Daily

Outfitters say southcentral Wyoming antelope, deer and elk herds are dying off in huge numbers and that predictions that half of the antelope in parts of the state could die this winter probably fall short. It’s more likely to be closer to 80%.

cowboystatedaily.com

 

[Plainsman79]

Some areas aren’t as bad as others, 2 points in the special can still get you a decent tag.

 

[65Grendel]

https://www.outdoorlife.com/conservation/pneumonia-kills-pronghorns/
They have been hit hard this year. Mule deer numbers are going to be way down as well.

 

[grfox92]

I travel the state somewhat frequently and last summer I saw fewer antelope in most regions than ever before. And, that was before the tough winter we're having in areas now. The end of January, there was a herd in my neighbor's yard looking for food because of the snow cover.

Same here. Places where they are usually like ants, you won't see any for miles.

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[garrettcolvin41]

I know last 2 years have been tough on antelope and mule deer out there

 

[eaglemountainman]

.....and it's not just going to be this year. Even barring continued drought, severe late winter/early spring storms and disease outbreaks like EHD and CWD, it's going to take at least, a few years for these herds to recover.

 

[spike camp]

It’s a good thing antelope don’t get CWD or they’d be completely hosed this year.

 

[eaglemountainman]

Maybe not CWD, but outbreaks of bacterial pneumonia have been killing hundreds, the last few years.