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any thoughts on area 111. As far as Eastmans hunting journal goes, this area is a blue chip area(top 15 areas)
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SouthernWyo
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Ditto what Triple B said...
You have to take the Eastmans' recommendations with a grain of salt. When I looked over the "blue chip/green chip" synopsis this year I had to shake my head at a couple of their recommendations. No disrespect to Eastmans, but I got the feeling that except fort the units that they personnally hunt, they're mostly relying on second-hand heresay, and you really can't blame them. With all of the great elk units in the state, it would be impossible to stay up to date on every hotspot. I truely belive that any limited quota area and most general tags are capable of producing mature bulls for a hunter that puts in his time (meaning alot of on-the ground pre-season scouting and probaly several years of prior hunting experience in the unit.) Don't expect to wander into mature bulls in ANY unit in the state on a first time hunt, based on the recommendation of Eastmans or Huntin' Fool.
I got a chuckle out of the comment in Eastman's that the unit is only "moderate terrain". It may be moderate in that you don't have to sit a horse for 20 miles to get into the hunting country, but when you hit the mountains in this unit you'll be VERTICAL and balls out in a hurry...
You have to take the Eastmans' recommendations with a grain of salt. When I looked over the "blue chip/green chip" synopsis this year I had to shake my head at a couple of their recommendations. No disrespect to Eastmans, but I got the feeling that except fort the units that they personnally hunt, they're mostly relying on second-hand heresay, and you really can't blame them. With all of the great elk units in the state, it would be impossible to stay up to date on every hotspot. I truely belive that any limited quota area and most general tags are capable of producing mature bulls for a hunter that puts in his time (meaning alot of on-the ground pre-season scouting and probaly several years of prior hunting experience in the unit.) Don't expect to wander into mature bulls in ANY unit in the state on a first time hunt, based on the recommendation of Eastmans or Huntin' Fool.
I got a chuckle out of the comment in Eastman's that the unit is only "moderate terrain". It may be moderate in that you don't have to sit a horse for 20 miles to get into the hunting country, but when you hit the mountains in this unit you'll be VERTICAL and balls out in a hurry...
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Thanks for the info. I am 1700miles away from wyoming. I will be going on a guided hunt. My guide uses area 19, 22, 23, and a few other areas but not 111. He has been 100% on 5pts or better for 3 years with a few missed shots at some dandy's. My guide has become a friend so I didn't want to ask about 111. like you said you can't beleive everything you read. Exprience is a big thing.
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Califelkslayer
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I'm lookin @ 111 also. Nice to know Eastman's mentioned it, Huntin Fool didn't. Damn, looks like it woulda been a 40%/50% draw with max points without the Eastman's input, now what????
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maybe try 108
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