2024 Elk Unit 100-1

Buckjunkie

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I can’t believe I finally drew unit 100!!! I had max points, so the odds were improving.

My wife and I drove around the unit a little last May on our anniversary…I know I am a romantic😂😂😂, but would appreciate any advice from folks who have hunted the unit in the past. I have studied maps, stats, seen the Desert Giant. Video from Eastmans, but there is nothing like being there during the hunt…which I have not been. I am mostly a rifle hunter, but occasionally go archery.

I have a contact from Green River who is willing to give me some spots and even do some scouting, but the unit is giant. It’s bigger than Yellowstone Park.

Thanks in advance for any advice you are willing to pass along!
 
Congrats on the draw! The Red Desert is a magical place!! Don't worry too much about scouting animals, as these elk are highly mobile. It's nothing for them to take off, and be 10 to 15 miles away from where they spent the morning. Use your scouting time to become familiar with the road systems. Don't get hung up on scores, as the majority of mature bulls out there are less than 320". The past few years the weather during hunting season has been dry enough not to mess up the roads, but with a slug of heavy rain or snow many of the roads out there become impassible due to the mud (chains for your tires are a must in your toolbox).
You'll see some incredible sights out there. Two years ago I watched a badger chase two coyotes for about a mile across the sand dunes. You'll find some Booner antelope, too many horses, and the occasional huge muley. The sunrises are spectacular! Oh, and the elk will be seen as singles all the way to herds of several hundred.
Once the Wyo resident draw results are released I'll send you a PM. My family and I have hunted 100 nearly every year since 2009 (mostly cow tags).
 
dwalton said:
Congrats on the draw! The Red Desert is a magical place!! Don't worry too much about scouting animals, as these elk are highly mobile. It's nothing for them to take off, and be 10 to 15 miles away from where they spent the morning. Use your scouting time to become familiar with the road systems. Don't get hung up on scores, as the majority of mature bulls out there are less than 320". The past few years the weather during hunting season has been dry enough not to mess up the roads, but with a slug of heavy rain or snow many of the roads out there become impassible due to the mud (chains for your tires are a must in your toolbox).
You'll see some incredible sights out there. Two years ago I watched a badger chase two coyotes for about a mile across the sand dunes. You'll find some Booner antelope, too many horses, and the occasional huge muley. The sunrises are spectacular! Oh, and the elk will be seen as singles all the way to herds of several hundred.
Once the Wyo resident draw results are released I'll send you a PM. My family and I have hunted 100 nearly every year since 2009 (mostly cow tags).
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Also.....you may on occasion find grown men with jewels on their pants, driving Toyota trucks, wearing flat brim hats with their ears tucked in filming videos for their YouTube channels or podcast. These grown men usually ***** and moan about Wyoming yet still show up here every year. It's the only fall migration we here in Wyoming dread. Best of luck, you have a good tag!!
 
dwalton said:
Congrats on the draw! The Red Desert is a magical place!! Don't worry too much about scouting animals, as these elk are highly mobile. It's nothing for them to take off, and be 10 to 15 miles away from where they spent the morning. Use your scouting time to become familiar with the road systems. Don't get hung up on scores, as the majority of mature bulls out there are less than 320". The past few years the weather during hunting season has been dry enough not to mess up the roads, but with a slug of heavy rain or snow many of the roads out there become impassible due to the mud (chains for your tires are a must in your toolbox).
You'll see some incredible sights out there. Two years ago I watched a badger chase two coyotes for about a mile across the sand dunes. You'll find some Booner antelope, too many horses, and the occasional huge muley. The sunrises are spectacular! Oh, and the elk will be seen as singles all the way to herds of several hundred.
Once the Wyo resident draw results are released I'll send you a PM. My family and I have hunted 100 nearly every year since 2009 (mostly cow tags).
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Put in the time, and you should do good. Plenty of elk, plenty of country to explore. One of my favorite places.
 
Buckjunkie said:
I can’t believe I finally drew unit 100!!! I had max points, so the odds were improving.

My wife and I drove around the unit a little last May on our anniversary…I know I am a romantic😂😂😂, but would appreciate any advice from folks who have hunted the unit in the past. I have studied maps, stats, seen the Desert Giant. Video from Eastmans, but there is nothing like being there during the hunt…which I have not been. I am mostly a rifle hunter, but occasionally go archery.

I have a contact from Green River who is willing to give me some spots and even do some scouting, but the unit is giant. It’s bigger than Yellowstone Park.

Thanks in advance for any advice you are willing to pass along!
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You should well with the rifle. Just like shooting fish in a barrel, just kidding. Prepare well and maximize your enjoyment in filling the tag.
 
Deerlove said:
Let's see a picture of the 50 LOL
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Yep yards. This one might score 50?
 
I just got back from a scouting trip this last weekend. We have two type 1 tags. I learned a few things. The area is HUGE, there are literally roads everywhere and the elk can hide better than I thought they could in that open country. And, last but not least a stop at the Farson merc for an Ice cream cone is a must.
We did see some elk, but not near as many as I hoped I would.

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LIK2HNT said:
My son and daughter should both draw 100-2 next year. Looking forward to how you do this year.
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He just killed one this morning (opening morning). The way it was described to me, it was a **** show. Tons of people flying around in trucks and utvs. Shooting into herds with a lot of wounded elk. I guess the game warden is pulling his hair out. I would avoid the September season and just hunt smaller bulls later in August.
 
JohnEmery said:
He just killed one this morning (opening morning). The way it was described to me, it was a **** show. Tons of people flying around in trucks and utvs. Shooting into herds with a lot of wounded elk. I guess the game warden is pulling his hair out. I would avoid the September season and just hunt smaller bulls later in August.
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Funny you mention that. I drove through the area on 191 today and wondered what the hell was going on.
 
It is crazy. Everyone I. way is an archery hunter the first weekend especially since they can is cross guns and don’t really need to practice. It is also amazing how many people take the holiday weekend and go into the middle of no where for the last vacation. Hot dry dusty sage and snakes is not much of a vacation. I would figure more wuld go to mountains or atleast someplace where you can fish lol.

Anymore the quality tags are a bummer because while there is only 100 tags every tag holder has 10 people driving around to help.
 
elks96 said:
It is crazy. Everyone I. way is an archery hunter the first weekend especially since they can is cross guns and don’t really need to practice. It is also amazing how many people take the holiday weekend and go into the middle of no where for the last vacation. Hot dry dusty sage and snakes is not much of a vacation. I would figure more wuld go to mountains or atleast someplace where you can fish lol.

Anymore the quality tags are a bummer because while there is only 100 tags every tag holder has 10 people driving around to help.
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Nobody is forced to put in for LQ tags, go general if it bothers you.
 
elks96 said:
It is crazy. Everyone I. way is an archery hunter the first weekend especially since they can is cross guns and don’t really need to practice. It is also amazing how many people take the holiday weekend and go into the middle of no where for the last vacation. Hot dry dusty sage and snakes is not much of a vacation. I would figure more wuld go to mountains or atleast someplace where you can fish lol.

Anymore the quality tags are a bummer because while there is only 100 tags every tag holder has 10 people driving around to help.
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Since "cross guns" are so much better, maybe it will cut down on the horrendous archery wounding rate from the vertical guys. 🤷‍♂️
 
I do not see the fascination with the desert units other than it's easy to find elk. If everyone wasn't worried about having the easiest hunt possible it probably wouldn't be $hitshow I have an idea how about we make area 100 for disabled people and first time youth hunters.
 
Bookhead said:
I do not see the fascination with the desert units other than it's easy to find elk. If everyone wasn't worried about having the easiest hunt possible it probably wouldn't be $hitshow I have an idea how about we make area 100 for disabled people and first time youth hunters.
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You make some good points. My dad drew the tag and I’m sure we will be dealing with a lot of people. However, at 75 years old and not being able to walk like he used to, this unit was an easy choice.

Fortunately, we are going in with the mindset of not really caring what the bull scores. We are just looking to enjoy the hunt.

Looking at past success rates, and the average age of the bulls taken, I’m sure he’s going to be happy with experience. Time will tell..
 
Bookhead said:
I do not see the fascination with the desert units other than it's easy to find elk. If everyone wasn't worried about having the easiest hunt possible it probably wouldn't be $hitshow I have an idea how about we make area 100 for disabled people and first time youth hunters.
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That's really the reason I've put in for 100. Probably the easiest chance at a big bull. Which I haven't and probably won't ever draw so I'll end up 5 miles in with a dinky raghorn 😂😂
 

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