Elk in SW Wyoming

brushcreek · Aug 11, 2023

i have a hunt in SW Wyoming near Mountain View in October. I've read a lot about the winter impact on deer and antelope but am curious how the elk herd is looking from guys who live in the area. Appreciate any input.

treedagain · Aug 11, 2023

Public or private?

Chesterwyo · Aug 11, 2023

There’s elk around.

brushcreek · Aug 11, 2023

treedagain said:
Public or private?

private

hornkiller · Aug 18, 2023

Hopefully not with the most crooked outfit in sw wy! Ask treedagain.

treedagain · Aug 18, 2023

I can confirm he took the plunge on that one.

hornkiller · Aug 18, 2023

treedagain said:
I can confirm he took the plunge on that one.

Ouch!

Buckarooman17 · Aug 24, 2023

Who’s your hunt with? The elk seemed to do pretty well in the winter here. Some died but there are still elk. Don’t expect a giant bull, every outfitter I know around here won’t put in the work to get you a decent bull when they can shoot one from the truck.

Muleyaddict63! · Sep 10, 2023

Winter didn't hit the elk like it hit the smaller ungulates. Some big bulls (as in 300 range) but most outfits have clients shoot the first bull they see. Shame what kind of outfits operate in SW WY.

Butts · Sep 11, 2023

Muleyaddict63! said:
Winter didn't hit the elk like it hit the smaller ungulates. Some big bulls (as in 300 range) but most outfits have clients shoot the first bull they see. Shame what kind of outfits operate in SW WY.

Clients don’t have to shoot a small bull.? Right?

leterbuck · Sep 18, 2023

Elk are just fine in the area, a lot on private. A lot off private, very few "big" bulls taken but they are still there.

brushcreek · Oct 27, 2023

Thanks for all the feedback guys. I ended up having an awesome hunt. We got into some late rut action and I heard more bugling on opening morning than I have in my previous 7-8 elk hunts combined. Killed this 6x6 on day three of the hunt.