wyoming antelope units with good public access

To view a specific hunt area's tentative information, select a hunt area from the drop down menu below. Jan 9, 2018 #3 wytex Well-known member Joined May 17, 2016 Messages 2,932 Location Wyoming While many states have excellent Antelope hunting, a hunt in Wyoming can be done nearly every year on leftover licenses and ever 2-4 years in a great units through the public draw system. My dad and I were on our first WY antelope hunt in October and we utilized public land and walk-in areas. I wouldnt rule it out though until I studied a BLM map in detail. I have an ATV but no horses. While many states have excellent Antelope hunting, a hunt in Wyoming can be done nearly every year on leftover licenses and ever 2-4 years in a great units through the public draw system. Hunt Plan I am not interested in waiting to draw a trophy hunt area. Shop WGFD Merchandise, STATE OF WYOMING I was wondering if anyone has the names of the landowners that allow access around Gillette, wy? Its more expensive but gives you 100% draw odds in some great goat units. Well, these posts are still fun to read. Here are the numbers: There is a caveat to these statistics though. Get unlimited access to over ten years of historical drawing and harvest data for over 1,700+ hunt units. Shouldn't have a problem finding goats in WY. Park county produces the biggest elk in the state consistently. You may want to also consider the Special License option to increase your odds in the random draw and reduce the points required to draw that hunt area. This hunt is usually as good as it gets for Wyoming antelope, no matter the year. 8 points Elk- 350+ I have found the Game and Fish folks ( biologists, G&F officers) to be very helpful if you call them now before it gets too close to the application deadline. If so , you have a tough challenge to find a decent unit with public access. My cousin killed one our first trip out and half a dozen cheeseheads were arguing over who shot the other. For deer, look at some of the units listed in the article. In an effort to secure access Wyoming State Parks, CAREERS Archers who purchase a 900 series license can get the jump on everyone else with a start date of August 15, two weeks before the other seasons open. The headaches you had just ruin an otherwise great experience. Without paying trespass fees is there anyway into these spots? Nevada, Clark County142 desert sheep in B&C records. They have different allocated tag nunbers and draw results. Many areas in Wyoming have opportunities for this to happen, but it will require some point building for each species. Strategy: Put in for a trophy hunt area as first choice. In the corridor that starts in thenorth atSheridan and Gillette, runs south through Casper, and ends north ofCheyenne there are many hunt areas with more antelope licenses than hunters. Lots of great units, I would look at some of the areas around Rock Springs. Next decision is accessibility. I just got back from 13 days in CO where I burned my 10 pts. A good way to kill some time and figure stuff out. Would it still be a good choice or no? Tim. Tags are being cut statewide due to disease and predation. Wyoming's most sought after antelope hunting is primarily found in south-central, central and southwest . I would really study the BLM map for that area and see if you can find that point where you can hike in, even if its 2-3 miles. The winter here was very mild and the spring has been cool and damp, so I think the habitat should be pretty solid this year. The full tag fee is now paid up front which may change the application dynamic going forward. He says he has hunted one of them for a few years now and has been drawn under a reg tag every year. If you decide to hunt in one of these hunt areas, you have a few choices to consider to be able to access the thousands of antelope here: The advantage of these hunt areas is your ability to always draw a license hereas your second choice drawevery year while building preference points for your desired trophy hunt. With thousands of antelope tags removed from the quotas, good tags could be as hard to draw as ever. There are benefits to hunting deep in the backcountry, permeating remote wilderness and creeping into sweltering deserts. I didn't shoot anything, but still considered the trip to be one of the more enjoyable outings of my life. What about units that allow multiple tags? also tell you how many points it takes to draw. Tourism Required fields are marked *, Dedicated to the Love of Extreme Backcountry Hunting. http://www.blm.gov/wy/st/en/info/offices.html, http://gf.state.wy.us/web2011/hunting-1000179.aspx, http://gf.state.wy.us/web2011/hunting-1000157.aspx, http://gf.state.wy.us/plpwhmprogram/frmWalkinHuntingHome.aspx, Butch Manasse Outdoor Adventure Consultants, Pref Points Regular NR Lic. (??) We are looking at doing a group hunt for 2014 and have taken your advice on the special tag buy in looking at our first choice, second and so on. Of course like everybody, we would like to hunt a unit with easy public assess and a lot of pronghorn. In addition, more tag reductions are proposed for 2022 to follow up reductions in 2021. Also, one boy is a hear transplant. NR Antelope with 0 points in a decent public land unit is pretty tough. I know we use them in 91 on Bureau of reclamation dirt roads. The above image shows the antelope hunt areas overlayed on the BLM SurfaceManagementmap available for the State of Wyoming. It's really not all that difficult. Historically, Units 77 and 114 are two antelope hunting units with good public land access where leftover tags are available. Click the link below to get started. So there are a lot of things to consider before answering your question. However, to get drawn you will have to put in for a first choice in the draw and use any accumulated preference points to improve your draw odds. We are not concerned with having trophies so much as shooting a buck and maybe getting an extra doe to help fill the freezer. Lo Herbert Cooke: Thank you Steve! So lets take a look at some of these hunt areas which should draw the attention of all but the most serious pronghorn trophy hunters. Eventually the 2023 quotas proposed by F&G will be approved by the legislature and available. The odds of success are greater when decoys are used. Meanwhile, I would like to be guaranteed a chance to hunt Wyoming this year. In 2014 they have disappeared on the map and apparently been absorbed by unit 34. Any suggestions on good areas to mule hunt. 9) Area-34-1: With some very gentle sagebrush country and plenty of deer to pick over, a hunt in this area can be a very good option for not overly experienced mule deer hunter or an older hunter wanting to get out and get after a good four-point buck. I moved to the Green River area several years ago and dont know anything about the Deer, Elk, and Antelope hunting areas near here. We also develop and sell products such as apparel, hats and artwork. Headed to Wyoming for lope myself tomorrow. Eastmans Publishing, Inc. is a multimedia corporation whose roots are grounded in the ethics of fair chase hunting. Is there any good options for us? You will notice F&G does not provide accurate/updated parking and foot access locations in their publications. Have hunted once for antelope in Wyoming, but had permission on land, however this year the game and parks arent giving out numbers to call for landowners permission. Commission Information, ABOUT US Using this strategy and careful hunt area selection will have you hunting antelope in WY in very good areas two out of three years with a regular license and annually if you opt for the special license. I think even with the point creep we are experiencing this hunt should take about 10 or 11 points to draw this year. Call a bio in WYGFD. You are using an out of date browser. Theres a good number of mule deer and whitetails in the area. 3) Area 57-1 |The East Baggs hunt is one of my favorites each and every year. Government Other Specialty Weapon Only (excluding archery). When I look at the harvest info for most of these units, its usually around 80ish percent. Most hunt areas also provide reduced-price limited quota "doe/fawn" licenses (Type 6, 7 or 8), which can be obtained separately or in addition to a full-price license. Approx. For several years you were lucky to even see an antelope in those hard hit areas. You are using an out of date browser. Turning an Elk into the Best Elk Burger in the World ! Wyoming Pronghorn Disease & Winter Mortality: Worth Applying? Fortunately, there are lots of other options for hunting antelope in WY. Thanks for your help! There tends to be a high percentage of public land, high success rates, and draw odds with the special tag are generally very high. I will have three points, and am looking for some advice on what unit to put in for. You may already have an antelope tag for a particular state and unit, so you can skip this section and move on to what antelope decoys you need to pack or start scouting on Google Earth. Now anyone would be nuts to list the unit they like to hunt, online, for all to see. as my area of preference? Success rates seem pretty uniform statewide, so I'm trying to decide based on total amount of public land and how many tags are issued for that unit. Also in general are ATVs allowed on these BLM land in Wyoming? Area 110-1, The Greybull River hunt for antelope while not known for big bucks is a very solid choice for a fun and relaxing hunt with plenty of bucks and some very solid bowhunting potential. Tags #myhuntstory antelope Antelope Hunting Archery backpack hunting Eastmans Eastmans.com Forum Eastmans' Bowhunting Journals Eastmans' Hunting Journals Eastmans' Hunting TV Guy Eastman Hunting Mike Eastman Public Land Rifle shooting TagHub western hunting Wyoming, Wyoming Pronghorn Disease & Winter Mortality: Worth Applying? 7 points antelope, 5 points deer, and 1 point elk. Your email address will not be published. Keep this in mind when applying for this hunt, it will take some effort, and time to get away from the crowd and find a legal animal. All that is left to do then, is pack your antelope decoys. Thanks for the comment. A couple of those units are sleepers in my opinion. After the license draw has been held, hunters can purchase a second "any antelope" license in specific hunt areas, if still available. But as the fifth pick in my pile, I think there could be some upside potential even with the risk from a marginal few years in this area. Currently, there is no cost to apply for or obtain a permission slip for HMA or WIHA land. Any advice helps! I used to hunt quite a bit up near Trenton, MO. Having hunted WY where there is little public land I would recommend picking one of the units that has a lot of public access. There are so many antelope in some of those units between Gillette and Cheyenne..I am sure someone will let you hunt does if you ask.. you might have to wade through a few nos to find one though.. Any good unit suggestions for a beginner pronghorn hunter? However, in recent years disease and predation have resulted in a decrease in moose populations. You can easily plan on going next year, if you want to spend the points, but actual unit will be unknown. I expect lower population numbers, fewer license, and an increase in apps and point spending. Even though we have hunted antelope many times, the two biggest antelope taken by my family have come from very marginal antelope units, both in Western Montana. Wyoming Antelope Hunting 2022 Wyoming antelope populations continue to struggle across most of the state. We are currently awaiting our BLM maps but we are looking at unit 113 and noticed it appears to be land locked by private ranches. The desert units just are not producing bc pronghorn like they have in the past. Get the latest updates and exclusive content. Eastmans Publishing, Inc. is a holding company engaged in publishing. The past two years specifically have been very, very lackluster when it comes to horn growth and trophy quality. This information is great. Also, be sure to ask about trespass fees. Do you drive up to the ranch house and ask? I am considering unit 46, 47, and 48. I would estimate that at least half of the so-called public lands were not accessible because of no trespassing signs on the sole road leading to them. By the end of the season we saw two cows and a calf, they must not leave the Park until deep snow drives them out. Just realized I'll have 5 points going into 2018 for WY antelope, I have 5 now, so I think that means I'll have 6 If I apply in 2018. To learn more about leftover license antelope hunting read our featured article: Wyoming's Second Chance Antelope. View our current jobs, PRIVACY POLICY However, I would like to hunt in an area where there is good public access and a chance at a nice buck. Its just a matter of putting in the time and finding the buck you are after. Id prefer to shot a buck but under the circumstances (him being the age he is), Ill settle for a doe if we are able to make this happen and go. Just came back from guiding my friend on his first WY antelope hunt. The daunting part of the whole operation is trying to figure out what unit to draw for. Its not a bad idea. While you probably wont be passing up 180 rams hoping for a larger one. OP lists unit 1 as the concern and it looks to have a bunch of BLM and WY State land. We'll see what next year brings for the adventures. Pick a unit and go. Game Area 9 in Niobarra County had 592 Regular Licenses allocated in 2012, 444 went to the Preference Point draw and 148 went to the Random Draw. OtoPro SoundGear Phantom and Impulse Review, Vortex Razor HD 4000 GB Rangefinder Review, Toric UHD 2.5-15x44mm FFP Hunt Series Riflescope Review, Hunting Big Mule Deer after Mid-October with Cliff Gray. Before we delve into these units statistics, I would like to talk for a moment aboutthebenefit of buyingthe special license. When he is in range, draw back your bow under the cover of the decoy to get the shot off. Expect a late hunt, or a pretty rugged hunt where livestock is very helpful! I would call WY Game and Fish (they are always helpful) and ask how the drawing for those area will work. The "top-tier" units would not be worth the wait in my opinion. As such, draw odds are becoming very steep and good public land hunts with less than 5-6 points are rare. Consider applying in the special pool to get into the "best" units. I also have a Utah lifetime Deer hunting license. So determining hunt dates by unit is one of the first things I would do. Stay up to date on all Wyoming Game and Fish news either by email or text message. Didnt' see anything over 80 though. 6 points will get you onto some solid units. I'm simply looking for recomendations on what units/areas I will have the best odds of drawing a tag. The areas listed below offer the best chance at a trophy . So that might be a pretty good choice, although youre a few under max points which can make pulling some of the popular units a little more difficult. Generally you can drive around the area and talk with ranchers and land owners to findout who allows fee hunting. Unfortunately for DIY hunters, these areas also have limited public access. commission approves quotas at the April meeting, then GOV signs. If the buck sees the decoy he should react quickly and start moving toward your position. Good public land access and robust antelope populations often offer a good hunt, but the odds of drawing these types of hunts have gotten tougher over the years. Theres no question antelope numbers will be down this year in Wyoming however I would venture to say that there should still be a few good bucks in some of the very best areas. We hunted Bison HARD for the entire season south of the park,. Note: Much of the public land visible on maps in these areas may not be accessible to the public. Click here for more Idaho antelope license info. There are 4-5 of us that are looking into a antelope/mule deer combo for 2014. It also doesn't hurt to look at quotas and odds from years prior to 2022 to see trends. This map can be found on the BLM website at :http://www.blm.gov/wy/st/en.html. Antelope arent hard to kill once you have access. Never did even see a bull. We got a bit inundated with spam comments and are finally working through them. Where would you hunt in Utah given my new address? How old is this hunt information and when will it be updated next? Started one week early and the three of us split up to cover more ground. Then you can go to the WY website and look at the actual draw results, harvest results, and know what it took last year. Any suggestions for best non resident Combe for elk and mule deer. Area 1 is in the Beartooth range, and is probably a wilderness hunt. Check the species specific regulation for additional limitations that may pertain to specific license types. I also noticed way more people on the limited public land. If youre satisfied with a good representation of the species draw a tag on the eastern half and pay the $500 trespass fee to hunt a ranch. Last year there were none after the second draw. May 26, 2021 This is where the mobility of a Montana Decoy shines. If you go into some of the small towns and go to the feed store or tack store or hardware and ask around you will find somewhere to hunt..but it might cost you a bit. View our Privacy Policy, NON-DISCRIMINATION NOTICE Many ranchers allow DIY hunters on their property for a fee. Thanks for the great write up. Does the following statement from one of your posts above still hold true? Three of use planned on going to CO this fall to hunt antelope in areas 3/301 (north of Grand Junction). Antelope densities in the state are highest in the Northeastern and Eastern Central sections of the state. Using preference points, you will need from 4 to 7 to be drawn in these hunt areas in 2013. As long as you can live with the goal of 65- to 70-inch buck, Idaho is a great state for bowhunters looking for a tag late in the year.The deadline to apply was June 5, but you can check HERE periodically to check for any leftover or unclaimed tags. Advice on a WY mule deer and pronghorn combo hunt. These advantages are psychological, strategic and financial. But I am not sure if you have to apply for them or can buy some of them over the counter. These maps do not show private land owner names. We just need more time. I have 4 points and my dad has 1. Not opposed to putting in for the special draw. That said, here are my top picks for the 2021 Wyoming antelope season. Oct 3, 2018. Thanks again for all the information that youve provided so far. Lets look at the stats for Game Area 9 to incorporate this into our hunt plan. I suppose more info will be known pretty soon. The southern of the area is in checkerboard landownership (alternating sections of private and public land) but has good hunter access. 5. Also, gaining landowner permission to hunt the coveted private trophy grounds is easier when you are a bowhunter. I am going for meat more than trophy. Actually 5 points of nearly every species. The openings fill up fast. 8 points Mule deer 180+ You'll also want to consider how the winter treats certain units. Copyright 2023 Eastmans' Publishing, Inc. All Rights Reserved, DISTURBING! I have seen this post from Neil and havent seen any reply from anyone on it. Looking for a hunt this fall 2015 for four people. Trespass fees are a reasonable way to access private land but again will require some legwork to determine where that option is available. If so, which units would you recommend that we focus on if we just want to hunt does? Sorry for the delayed response. You can compare them to the 2022 quotas to get an idea of how 2023 draw odds will compare with the 2022 odds. Even years later, it remains a good reference. Expect $200-$1500 per person for access. Tipsy Tuesday: Elk Film, Gear, News, & More. Way too soon to tell. Hi Mark, What would be the best Units in Wyoming for a DIY Sheep hunt considering animal density & accessability? Mark. You may find some whopper bucks in there. Hayden, Throw a dart and when it lands on a unit, make some calls. As far as opportunity goes, it cant be beat and nearly every hunt area has good bucks. The most desired antelope units in these . With a string of very wicked droughts over the past four or five years now, the antelope in Wyoming have really struggled to maintain high herd levels. Since this is a bucket list hunt I am assuming its a once in a lifetime hunt ? Out of state DIY hunter, not interested in hiring a guide for 6,500 dollars to gain access to the wilderness area. I'll play devil's advocate - when I first started to delve into this it was overwhelming, and by no means would I have thought OP's question to be odd. These units have few if any tags left over for 2nd or 3rd choice applicants after the first choice draw is completed. Since there were 28 tags allocated, 100% of the first choice applicants were drawn. Id start out by seeing if youre willing to pay for special or not. These maps are available at any Wyoming BLM office for a fee of $4.00 each. Have studied every article and map for hours. Looking for a unit the boys could al get drawn for a buck. 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