ITS TIME!!!

DoubleDropMuley · Dec 28, 2022

https://wgfd.wyo.gov/Hunting/WGFD_APPNARRATIVE.pdf

DESKPOP · Dec 28, 2022

Look at the permit numbers closely before you decide to apply for any of the 90-10 species.

This change will zero out a number of untis for NR tags. Dont want to waste your $ on fees and credit card processing when you never stood a chance to get the tag you applied for.

mickeyelk · Dec 28, 2022

I quit putting in apps years ago. If they change the deer/antelope/elk to 10 % then I'll stop hunting Wyoming altogether. I love hunting antelope there. Use to get a tag every 3-4 years in my favorite unit. Great state to hunt. If my wife would allow I'd move there.

rmanwill · Dec 28, 2022

Yep glad I drew this year - 2022 for my moose. Put in for a unit I knew I had a real chance to draw before this came about!!!

SS! · Dec 28, 2022

mickeyelk said:
I quit putting in apps years ago. If they change the deer/antelope/elk to 10 % then I'll stop hunting Wyoming altogether. I love hunting antelope there. Use to get a tag every 3-4 years in my favorite unit. Great state to hunt. If my wife would allow I'd move there.

If it’s true love she will follow you to WY. Get it!

LIK2HNT · Dec 28, 2022

Think they will change the 75% to highest point holders? If not, there will be very few if any random tags.

Longun · Dec 31, 2022

rmanwill said:
Yep glad I drew this year - 2022 for my moose. Put in for a unit I knew I had a real chance to draw before this came about!!!

Did you have a successful hunt?

rmanwill · Dec 31, 2022

Longun said:
Did you have a successful hunt?

Yes I did.

My wife and myself spent 6 of 7 weekend in unit duringmy hunt, 16-days and nights total camping out and hunting moose. 29 moose total seen/8 bulls total. Lots of neat country seen on many ATV/ATV rides. Really enjoyed the hunt and was not in a hurry (I'm retired) met several locals that I became friends with that I will keep in touch with. Was able to help one father and daughter bag her first buck, which was a memory my wife and myself will always remember about my moose hunt.

Seen my bull one night with less then 10-minutes of light left and really didn't want to deal with an animal that size in a willow patch all night with head lights.. So we put him to bed and was back on him at first light next day which paid off, since he was closer to our side of the willow River bottom then where he had came off the mountainside the night before. He was at 161 yards. One shot and the work started for my wife and myself. Had help lined up with son's and a local DIY, but at 161 yards and a couple hours to field dress him where he fell and five short pack out trips for myself it was in the side by side. Some work, but what a feeling of accomplishment and satisfaction. That just added to all the memories made for a lifetime on this hunt..

DIY Moose hunt on public land. 38 inches wide and the best bull I had seen. Lots of photos of moose, camp and outdoors. Great time and memories made on this hunt with a couple new friends made along the way.

SS! · Dec 31, 2022

rmanwill said:
Yes I did.

My wife and myself spent 6 of 7 weekend in unit duringmy hunt, 16-days and nights total camping out and hunting moose. 29 moose total seen/8 bulls total. Lots of neat country seen on many ATV/ATV rides. Really enjoyed the hunt and was not in a hurry (I'm retired) met several locals that I became friends with that I will keep in touch with. Was able to help one father and daughter bag her first buck, which was a memory my wife and myself will always remember about my moose hunt.

Seen my bull one night with less then 10-minutes of light left and really didn't want to deal with an animal that size in a willow patch all night with head lights.. So we put him to bed and was back on him at first light next day which paid off, since he was closer to our side of the willow River bottom then where he had came off the mountainside the night before. He was at 161 yards. One shot and the work started for my wife and myself. Had help lined up with son's and a local DIY, but at 161 yards and a couple hours to field dress him where he fell and five short pack out trips for myself it was in the side by side. Some work, but what a feeling of accomplishment and satisfaction. That just added to all the memories made for a lifetime on this hunt..

DIY Moose hunt on public land. 38 inches wide and the best bull I had seen. Lots of photos of moose, camp and outdoors. Great time and memories made on this hunt with a couple new friends made along the way.

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That looks like a great time! Thanks for sharing!

LivingTheDream · Dec 31, 2022

@rmanwill looks like an awesome hunt!! Congratulations and thanks for the write up!

eshunt · Dec 31, 2022

So for NR elk, it looks like the general tag by region hasn't been adopted for 2023? General elk tags will remain statewide for any open general unit next year?

DoubleDropMuley · Dec 31, 2022

eshunt said:
So for NR elk, it looks like the general tag by region hasn't been adopted for 2023? General elk tags will remain statewide for any open general unit next year?

Yes

Togwotee · Dec 31, 2022

I drew my WY moose and sheep already and I'm good enough with numbers it didn't take long to see I wasn't putting in anymore.

Anyone who's not at the very top of the point game for sheep and moose should really consider the math on it. you've just had the goal post moved to the 600 yard line and they're just screwing with you.

If they do the 90/10 on deer/elk pronghorn I'd draw out and quit them too.

2lumpy · Dec 31, 2022

Haven’t got the math skills nor the ambition to try to figure it out. Tog, how many moose points does a NR need to stay in the hunt? At age 75 it’s almost a loosing investment regardless, in my case.

SS! · Dec 31, 2022

2lumpy said:
Haven’t got the math skills nor the ambition to try to figure it out. Tog, how many moose points does a NR need to stay in the hunt? At age 75 it’s almost a loosing investment regardless, in my case.

75? You might not make it to 2023…