Wyoming NR elk application deadline vs draw date

[Neckbone]

Why do you suppose the draw deadline for NR elk is 1/31 and the draw doesn't happen until mid may?

 

[wapitibob]

Because the Outfitters want it that way.

 

[Schism]

It's my understanding that the drawing date was moved back to allow WYGF to conduct spring population surveys and have the commission set LE quotas off those numbers.

Despite the late draw date, outfitters wanted Wyoming to be the first western big game application of the year to help gain/retain business.

 

[wapitibob]

It's my understanding that the drawing date was moved back to allow WYGF to conduct spring population surveys and have the commission set LE quotas off those numbers.

Despite the late draw date, outfitters wanted Wyoming to be the first western big game application of the year to help gain/retain business.

Yes, on both accounts.
The initial plan was to just combine the NR Elk with the D/A draw but, at the meeting Sly Gilliland told the commission that with the NR Elk draw date prior to the regular draw, unsuccessful nr would then apply for D/A, increasing revenue to the dept. Also stating, they wouldn't do that if all 3 species were in the same regular draw period.
NR D/A apps increased as "predicted" and the dates are now locked in stone. Never mind WY has never had a decrease in NR applications since the draw started.

 

[ElkArcher918]

Yeah, Wyo outfitters have all the power and say. Very reason why NRs can't legally hunt Fed wilderness areas without a guide or "resident" guide. It is what it is. I still like hunting the Cowboy state any chance I can draw.

 

[resident vs nonresident]

We should all boycott WY and sit out Elk apps one year. That will show em.

 

[wytx]

The Commission made some changes to the elk proposals, check the regs and see if you need to modify your apps folks.

https://wgfd.wyo.gov/media/32323/download?inline

 

[Jet Black]

If they are one of the first application deadlines, the everyone will apply and they will get all of the non refundable fees. If the deadline was later the they would not get those fees from folks that drew in Arizona, NM, Montana etc.

 

[LostArra]

If they are one of the first application deadlines, the everyone will apply and they will get all of the non refundable fees. If the deadline was later the they would not get those fees from folks that drew in Arizona, NM, Montana etc.

That could be the reason for the proposed increase in application fees from $5 to $20 for residents and $15 to $75 for non residents. I would prefer they just raise the tag price. At least with a tag you are going hunting.

 

[WapitiSteaks]

The Commission made some changes to the elk proposals, check the regs and see if you need to modify your apps folks.

https://wgfd.wyo.gov/media/32323/download?inline

Hmmm. I wonder how many people will notice that change.

 

[deepandsteep]

I'm not sure the reason matters, I doubt WY, like any state, gives two cents about NR's. Primary role is to look out for residents. Heck of a place to live if you are a hunter. I've only ever hunted WY once on general elk. I'd hunit it every year if they'd let me. Beautiful and great hunting.

 

[ganngus]

I'm not sure the reason matters, I doubt WY, like any state, gives two cents about NR's. Primary role is to look out for residents. Heck of a place to live if you are a hunter. I've only ever hunted WY once on general elk. I'd hunit it every year if they'd let me. Beautiful and great hunting.

I bet the residents of Colorado would disagree about their fish and game dept caring about them…

 

[deepandsteep]

I bet the residents of Colorado would disagree about their fish and game dept caring about them…

Noted and agree but we are talking about Cheyenne, not Denver. Apples and mangoes. Or maybe better stated, elk steak and tofu

 

[ganngus]

Noted and agree but we are talking about Cheyenne, not Denver. Apples and mangoes. Or maybe better stated, elk steak and tofu

I don’t disagree. I admit, I take a bit of pleasure poking fun at the granola munchers dictating policy in CO…

 

[deepandsteep]

I don’t disagree. I admit, I take a bit of pleasure poking fun at the granola munchers dictating policy in CO…

Love it! And to be clear I love CO hunting. I'll be at 13K early Sept