Wyoming nonresident elk draw thread!

[Conroy]

Three of us in with 9 points total for a General Tag

 

[William Sublette]

Wasn't it rare for 3 points to work last year? Mostly you needed 4?

 

[Pancake]

In for the general with 0 points. Hoping to get lucky!

 

[Wapiti23]

Brother and I for .5 average on points. Can’t wait to get my general tag! Can’t get drawn if you don’t apply. Worth noting that I cashed in my 11 points for a LE tag two years ago so I suppose I can wait a little.

 

[BuckeyeRifleman]

Brother and I for .5 average on points. Can’t wait to get my general tag! Can’t get drawn if you don’t apply. Worth noting that I cashed in my 11 points for a LE tag two years ago so I suppose I can wait a little.

That is the benefit of allocating a certain percentage to random draw. WY’s system is certainly not perfect but I like that aspect of it.

That said that’s a lot of money to tie up for months without interest these days!

 

[FlyGuy]

Buddy and I are in for a general with 4 pts. Thought we had one locked up last year with 3 but then… covid. Needed 3.5 to be a sure thing. Hopefully 4 seals the deal this year b/c I’m real worried next year will take 8 points for a gen tag. If so, there is a good chance this year will be the last time I ever elk hunt in WY.


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[southernhive]

Buddy and I are in for a general with 4 pts. Thought we had one locked up last year with 3 but then… covid. Needed 3.5 to be a sure thing. Hopefully 4 seals the deal this year b/c I’m real worried next year will take 8 points for a gen tag. If so, there is a good chance this year will be the last time I ever elk hunt in WY.


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I hope it won't take more than 4 next year for General. My son and I have been collecting points for the last three years. We may put in for a general next year.

 

[friczech]

Buddy and I are in for a general with 4 pts. Thought we had one locked up last year with 3 but then… covid. Needed 3.5 to be a sure thing. Hopefully 4 seals the deal this year b/c I’m real worried next year will take 8 points for a gen tag. If so, there is a good chance this year will be the last time I ever elk hunt in WY.


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Hunting partner and I are in with 14 points each, which is cutting it close as it took about that to draw last year.

 

[Warrior10]

Any guesses on draw odds at 3pts and 4pts?

I'd guess:
4pts = 100% yet
3pts = <30%

 

[Tower]

Moose results came out 2 days early, so here's to hoping elk will be on the 17th!

 

[Bjandrews]

Me and my cousin are in for a type 9 with 12 pts each. Good luck to everyone

 

[cfdjay]

Any guesses on draw odds at 3pts and 4pts?

I'd guess:
4pts = 100% yet
3pts = <30%

6pts - 100%
5pts > 50%

(Also I hope I'm wrong)

 

[BuckeyeRifleman]

6pts - 100%
5pts > 50%

(Also I hope I'm wrong)

I’m guessing regular draw for a general tag is going to have a marked increase in point creep due to point dumping with 90/10 looming, probably close to what you guessed.

I’m hoping there isn’t much change to the special draw.

If you have a bunch of points and want to dump them for a general tag, why spring for special?

 

[Indian Summer]

Wasn't it rare for 3 points to work last year? Mostly you needed 4?

No

 

[Warrior10]

6pts - 100%
5pts > 50%

(Also I hope I'm wrong)

I hope you're wrong too, but wouldn't be suprised if you were right.....unfortunately.

 

[Indian Summer]

6pts - 100%
5pts > 50%

(Also I hope I'm wrong)

Holy fkn gloom and doom. I don’t think I could spend a week elk hunting with someone with such little confidence. I’ll bet you the cost of my license in the special drawing that you’re wrong? Care to take that bet???

Sky is falling! Lol

 

[Indian Summer]

I’m guessing regular draw for a general tag is going to have a marked increase in point creep due to point dumping with 90/10 looming, probably close to what you guessed.

I’m hoping there isn’t much change to the special draw.

If you have a bunch of points and want to dump them for a general tag, why spring for special?

The split doesn’t affect general elk licenses. Yes it affects LQ elk tags but point holders have no need to jump on a general license this year.

 

[wannakillabigbull]

The split doesn’t affect general elk licenses. Yes it affects LQ elk tags but point holders have no need to jump on a general license this year.

Agree. But about 90% of the hunters I talk to do think it reduces general licenses, for whatever reason, so wouldn't be shocked if people dumped points on general this year.

 

[Indian Summer]

Agree. But about 90% of the hunters I talk to do think it affects general licenses, for whatever reason, so wouldn't be shocked if people dumped points on general this year.

So you’re saying that odds should be great next year? That’s how this elk hunter thinks. Always optimistic!

 

[Buckshot85]

Going in with 3 in the special general. Outfitter says should be all good after missing out last year.