Wyoming Moose

[BrandonH]

Ive got 15 preference points for Wyoming Moose- how many more points will I need to draw? Anybody been on a hunt recently? Hows the moose population in the Cowboy state?

 

[bradb]

If they change to 90/10 like there talking it could be a long time. You just have to search draw odds on each unit and see what you have a chance at and what you dont'. Some of the lesser units you are close with the current system. Units that are considered the better units your a long ways away. But you could always draw in a unit with random draw tags.

 

[riversidejeep]

My buddy has 19 and I have 15. He's tried the last two years and struck out on the unit we want. Its to the time in my life that I'll burn mine on a cow.

 

[LJ Buck]

They have a couple decent units on the west side that don’t use up max points. But if you want the best unit it will be a while. But those units are amazing, not my style of hunting but huge bulls.

 

[Big338]

I had 13 but burned them on a cow this year and so glad I did!

 

[riversidejeep]

I had 13 but burned them on a cow this year and so glad I did!

Good to hear!, which unit? , was the herd in good shape?

 

[Big338]

I go this October sorry not last year. Hopefully they are in good shape! I have a buddy who lives in Pinedale so

 

[wytx]

Go by the brewery in Pinedale. We know the new brewer and his beers will be on tap by fall.

 

[Big338]

Area 25 type 4.

The brewery is very good!.
Oatmeal pancakes at Heart and Soul Cafe are amazing!!! Everything there is great actually.

 

[Hoosker Doo]

I got this guy in 2019 in a unit that takes 14 points in western WY. But he's only 35" wide and my only criteria was I wanted one with nice paddles. I knew of 5 or 6 other bulls that year, but this was the biggest I came across. A 45" in this unit is a monster, but I hear those higher point area that's more of the norm and they get some 50"+

 

[Justinc68]

Will be in the area this fall, thanks for the info on the brewery. Hope to see some moose too!

 

[Trial153]

15 points isn’t going to get you a bull tag in WY at this point. And it going to be even a more up hill battle for you to draw after the new tag allocations.

 

[maniscalco1818]

Looking for advice! I’m 22 years old looking to get in on a moose hunt. Should I take the preference point route? I’m looking long term, and going on a once in a lifetime hunt! What’s everyone thinking? Any advice is appreciated!


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[WI Shedhead]

Save your money and go to Alaska diy with a transporter . U can do that diy for 6k or less. I have 14 points in Wyoming that are worthless if you want a bull. Those points will cost you $2100 at the current rate.

 

[Big338]

I agree with WI Shedhead I used my 13 pts because I would have never drawn a bull especially if they change up point system like they want

 

[maniscalco1818]

I agree with WI Shedhead I used my 13 pts because I would have never drawn a bull especially if they change up point system like they want

I’m uneducated in the potential points system change! Could you elaborate on what they may change it too?! Thanks!


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[WI Shedhead]

90% resident. 10% nonresident allocation from the current 80/20

 

[Beendare]

.del

 

[BAKPAKR]

I drew a western Wyoming tag with 17 points in 2018. Unfortunately, I think 15 points would be sort of a No Man’s Land now.

 

[wildwilderness]

Looking for advice! I’m 22 years old looking to get in on a moose hunt. Should I take the preference point route? I’m looking long term, and going on a once in a lifetime hunt! What’s everyone thinking? Any advice is appreciated!


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Absolutely do not mess with WY- huge waste of time and money! Small shiras moose anyway.

By far your most affordable option is Canada! I have a hunt I found for $4500 in BC. You can easily find good deals in Alberta, Newfoundland for similar prices.

As mentioned Alaska DIY would be about the same price for a regular area but way lower success rate. High success drop hunts are going $8-10k with multiple years waitlist. Fully guided $15-20k.

You are late to the L48 moose point game- will cost you about $1000 to apply in every state with moose every year, with your odds of ever drawing 1 in 100 years if you are lucky and live to be that old!

Do the math, buy a hunt and go for less next year!