Elk area 61

[Forkhorn]

Just wondering what to expect if I draw 320+ bulls ?

 

[Wyohunter1]

Ya, and some bigger. It is mostly all wilderness by the way.

 

[Forkhorn]

thanks wyohunter1. yeah I applied for 61-2!

btw that is a nice bull you shot in 64 congrats

 

[Teepee]

The northern part of the area is not wilderness. Did you have max points? Been some very good bulls came out of 61 over the past decade. Good herd of resident elk that are around for the opener, but pushed quickly onto private. Later can be really good, depending on weather.

 

[Forkhorn]

No I got 7 pts. but last year the odds said 5pts drew in the special. I've been on the dubois side of the wilderness and seen some good bulls

 

[Teepee]

Yes, I saw that a non res could draw with 5 pts last yr in special. Also, in special, they drew 6 tags, where in regular, there were only 3. You should draw with 7, unless a couple of groups put in and draw first (unlikely). My nephew put in with max points (special) this year, so he will be ahead of you. He's pretty anxious to draw a tag. He put in for 56-1 last yr, so he was bucking some big odds. (3%)

 

[Forkhorn]

well damn ha I thought I had good chances of drawing now Im nervous! well I hope he draws

 

[dieseldog]

Thats what happens if you chase the hunting fool charts.

 

[Teepee]

Forky: It all depends on how much jumping around occurs. It really helps to have horses in 61 or any elk area for that matter. I've hunted 61 in the past, but could never draw the late tag. Know of a couple of 350+ come out of there in late season, so they do exist. Shot a 330 in the regular season myself a few yrs back.

 

[Triple_BB]

Look at the photos on Bob Sundeen's website if you want an idea of what comes out of there.