Wyoming info

[NateK]

As stated above I drew a Wyoming cow elk tag for this year. This will be my first elk hunt and first hunt in this area so I naturally have a few questions. I definitely plan on being out the first week of rifle in early October but may make a separate trip over Labor day to scout/bow hunt if the budget allows. I'm not going to ask for any specific information since I know how dearly I value my whitetail spots here in Tennessee!

1: What is the best/most current source for road access for all of the forest service roads? I know to check all the roads crossing private against county GIS systems.

2: If anyone would be willing to share a few images from this area (or similar nearby areas) it would really help me to get a better idea of what I'm looking at on google earth. I know I was way off on my Colorado mule deer trip last year!

3: Any pictures of the recently burned portions (pre and post burn) of the unit so I can get an idea of the degree of habitat change would also be awesome.

4. If anyone from my area (west Tennessee or surrounding area) is planning to head out during archery season for bulls or cows and would like a partner to help with calling and packing let me know. I would be glad to help out on a bull hunt in September and gather intel for my October cow hunt. I do have all the appropriate gear!

Feel free to PM me if you don't want to post it publicly!

 

[wytx]

Check the Carbon County GIS page for road info, Good access but snow may limit

 

[NateK]

I guess another question is would it be helpful to have an ATV in this unit or is most of the area that is ATV accessible also accessible by 4x4 vehicle?

 

[wytx]

In general atvs are faster to get around on. Roads can be very rough and trucks are just slower and can get beat up, broken tie rods etc..
Atvs are louder and the elk hear them. Most recognized the sound and ignore it on the roads till it stops, that means hunters are close and they move off. We've been down roads with mud holes so deep you'll get stuck in a truck, atvs can go around. We take our to the mountains every hunt and sometimes never use it but on occasion it is all we use to get around.

 

[cnelk]

Here's a 'pre-fire' pic but still plenty of areas that didnt burn too

 

[cnelk]

Bring a chainsaw

 

[NateK]

Thanks guys! This exactly the kind of info I wanted. Looks like an ATV, sharp saw, and patience will be key to this hunt!

 

[wapitibob]

Elk bugled less than 5 seconds after shutting off my atv from +-150 yards away, day after day last year in Wyoming. You'll be just fine on an atv.