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Hello,
A buddy and I are planning our first backpack elk archery trip for this Sept. I have a fair amount of backpacking experience and have elk hunted in WY in 2011, but it wasn't archery or backpacking. We are both mid 20's and in pretty good shape, for Midwest boys anyway. We have both already started running and working out to get in shape.
My question is, is the West Elk Wilderness Area in GMU 54 a good place to head for? We don't expect it to be easy, looks really rugged, but we want to get away from the crowds. We will be learning a lot I am sure on our first trip like this, but are both pretty determined to go at it on our own with backpacks, except for possibly a pack out service depending on our luck/distance from the truck.
Is it possible for nonresidents to even draw this area without pref points? Any suggestions would be great, and PMs are more than welcome. I don't expect people to direct me to a certain ridge, drainage etc. Just trying to get a unit nailed down that makes sense for our type of hunting so other suggestions for units would be great too.
Thanks a ton
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A buddy and I are planning our first backpack elk archery trip for this Sept. I have a fair amount of backpacking experience and have elk hunted in WY in 2011, but it wasn't archery or backpacking. We are both mid 20's and in pretty good shape, for Midwest boys anyway. We have both already started running and working out to get in shape.
My question is, is the West Elk Wilderness Area in GMU 54 a good place to head for? We don't expect it to be easy, looks really rugged, but we want to get away from the crowds. We will be learning a lot I am sure on our first trip like this, but are both pretty determined to go at it on our own with backpacks, except for possibly a pack out service depending on our luck/distance from the truck.
Is it possible for nonresidents to even draw this area without pref points? Any suggestions would be great, and PMs are more than welcome. I don't expect people to direct me to a certain ridge, drainage etc. Just trying to get a unit nailed down that makes sense for our type of hunting so other suggestions for units would be great too.
Thanks a ton
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