Wyoming Regs?

[hunterjmj]

These regulations are confusing, compared to Oregon and Idaho. I hunted Idaho last year, hunting Nebraska this coming year, but want to hunt or start applying for Wyoming next year. Maybe someone could give me a jump start on those regs. I'm going to call for the paper regs and maybe after several months I'll get the whole picture. For a start I want to hunt mule deer on foot(backpack) in a roadless area, mountain country or desert country. If I understood the regulations correct I can buy a preference point this year starting july 1st. Not asking for any honey holes or just a jump start?

Jeremiah

 

[Tinytim]

Jeremiah

You might want to try a general tag around Baggs, I have freinds that go there and some years get nice bucks, they aways get something.

Good luck
Tim

 

[prarierocket]

Jeremiah,

I live in Wyo., and yes the regs are confusing. You really have to sit down, pick them apart and study them to get all the info you want. But, to start, you read it right, starting JUly 1 you can buy a preference point. This is the second year the point system is in efect, so you won't be in a bad spot when you actually apply for a license in a year or 2. Region G and H are the 2 areas that get the most pressure for applications and hunting, historically speaking. I live in that area, and it can be a zoo, plus it is the high rough country of the state. I haven't hunted any of our desert areas for deer, but have heard that the Baggs area can be good, like the other post stated. The western half of the state willoffer you more public land to access, but the eastern half is mostly private where you will have to get permission and pay tresspass fees. If you are set on the intent to hunt the eastern half, you can find some public, but you will have to do some homework as well as contact the Game depatrment for assistance. Some regular hunters on this site might be of help where to go on the eastern half, as well. I hope this help you out. If there is anything else I can try to answer for you, give me a holler. Good luck!

PRocket

PS- If you think Wyoming regs are confusing, try figuring out Montana's.

 

[rumproast]

jmj--
Fear not, young weedhopper!
If you're confused now, it's as bad as it will be. There's lots of regulatory variations per species across the state, and just a few generalities that can be followed.
Getting the paper application booklet is half of the essential, the other being getting a copy of the species regulations when they come out, which is each year after the May Res. draw period, for the animal you are planning to hunt. These detail the statewide limits, seasons, etc. for the coming hunt season. Plus need-to-know hunting rules. The application book doesn't but scratch the surface on this. Starting dates and half the laws, that's about it.
What one is going to hunt and how/where is a real good start for flow-charting your way through the Wyo system: examples can be directed towards "Deer, Roadless" areas and opportunites.
The main thing to do is decide to hunt Wyo next year, and focus energies.
Don't get too wrapped up in the point process, you'll find what you want to be able to draw isn't that difficult for your particular wishes, if you're taking the state as a whole.
A few main things to decide to start:
Bow/rifle
Guided/unguided
Going to scout/unscouted
Wilderness/"roadless"**

**I make the delineation since the non-res. wilderness rule is hard and fast, but there exists large tracts scattered about the state that have very limited motorized access/travel or none at all due to remoteness or regulation, or just plain ol' undesirability. These places should not be discounted as possibilities. However, the majority of "roadless" territory will require an outfitter or guide for a non-res.
This is a major. 'Fitters can be lined up early if one has relative certainty of drawing a particular tag based on historical demand.

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