Wyoming draw

[emmagator]

Was just looking at Gohunts predicted 2025 draw odds for Antelope. Sitting on 6 NR points. Do you really need to apply in the special draw now to get a decent Antelope unit with more than 50% public land? Wyoming Antelope draw has really changed since I last hunted it in 2017.

 

[Turkeygetpwnd38]

There are a lot less antelope now, herds are hurting overall. More hunters, special price increase likely pushed more folks into the regular as well. A unit I hunted several times 5-6 years ago is now a 9 point unit, used to regularly be 2-3. Funny thing is, it's not a great tag, even back then.

You can still have a good hunt, just do the research, but it's not what it used to be. If residents keep pushing and get the 90/10 for deer/elk/antelope, odds are going to get a lot worse.

 

[emmagator]

There are a lot less antelope now, herds are hurting overall.

They still recovering from the harsh winters a couple years back?

 

[fmyth]

They still recovering from the harsh winters a couple years back?

In the SW yes. Entire herds were wiped out.

 

[emmagator]

Thats rough. Gohunt predicts there are 6 rifle tags I could draw at 100% odds with greater than 50% public land, and none of them look too intriguing.

Prefer not to have to worry about private vs public, but may need to open up my options a bit with areas containing less public land. We have 4 tags in the family as a party and just want to go have a fun hunt.