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Getting ready to apply for WY elk. Can't decide.
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<blockquote data-quote="shortpants" data-source="post: 593908" data-attributes="member: 30564"><p>I am by far no expert Michael but have done a fair amount of research in WY and hunted there the last 2 years. I was hunting deer and scouting for future antelope but have researched elk as well. What I determined about about elk hunting in WY as a non-resident is it is a good state for a 330 bull without a guide. That does not by any means say that you can't kill bigger bulls because it happens to the lucky ones every year! I believe 330 is a realistic goal over all in most of the top units. I would not go into it on my first try without a guide with a goal of 350 but instead just try and hunt hard and take a 330-340+. I am not trying to discourage you in any way just sharing my thoughts. That being said I would consider area 7 first and probably be thinking about areas like 16,100, and even the sleeper 124 along with a couple other central units before considering the traditional big bull units in the NW part of the state. The NW still holds some great bulls but if I were going to hunt that area I would think long and hard about booking with an outfitter. If I booked with an outfitter I would lean a little harder on the 350 but keep in mind their just numbers, I'll know the one I want when I see him! </p><p>Best of luck on your quest and let us know how you do!</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="shortpants, post: 593908, member: 30564"] I am by far no expert Michael but have done a fair amount of research in WY and hunted there the last 2 years. I was hunting deer and scouting for future antelope but have researched elk as well. What I determined about about elk hunting in WY as a non-resident is it is a good state for a 330 bull without a guide. That does not by any means say that you can't kill bigger bulls because it happens to the lucky ones every year! I believe 330 is a realistic goal over all in most of the top units. I would not go into it on my first try without a guide with a goal of 350 but instead just try and hunt hard and take a 330-340+. I am not trying to discourage you in any way just sharing my thoughts. That being said I would consider area 7 first and probably be thinking about areas like 16,100, and even the sleeper 124 along with a couple other central units before considering the traditional big bull units in the NW part of the state. The NW still holds some great bulls but if I were going to hunt that area I would think long and hard about booking with an outfitter. If I booked with an outfitter I would lean a little harder on the 350 but keep in mind their just numbers, I'll know the one I want when I see him! Best of luck on your quest and let us know how you do! [/QUOTE]
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