I bought a single Wyoming Wildlife Federation raffle ticket from Jaden Bales after seeing his post here on Rokslide. A few months later Jaden called to inform me that I had won a 2020 Commissioners tag. After much consideration and input from many Rokslide members I chose Elk unit 124. I had planned to scout/bow hunt the entire month of September.
Well, that didn't happen.
My business took a big hit (Corona) I got sick (Corona) and my 17 year old niece passed away (active investigation). I ended up meeting Jaden and Jess on the SE corner of 124 for a couple days of scouting in Sept. It was great to meet two young people so passionate about their careers and hunting. The scouting was pretty discouraging. The area we scouted was bone dry and we only saw 1 cow 1 spike elk and lots of feral horses.
I'm heading up to Baggs from my home in AZ on Monday Nov 2nd and I'm going to give it hell for 2 weeks. I've heard the roads in unit 124 can be a challenge in the winter and the cold and wind can make for miserable camping. I've got chains for all 4 wheels, an old Yamaha Rhino on my trailer and Kodiak tent with a Buddy heater.
I've only killed a spike and a raghorn so I am excited for a chance at a mature bull. I also drew a cow tag in the unit so I hope to come home with a cooler full of meat and possibly a bull worthy of a shoulder mount. Or at least a good story.
Wish me luck. I'll update the thread when possible.
Well, that didn't happen.
My business took a big hit (Corona) I got sick (Corona) and my 17 year old niece passed away (active investigation). I ended up meeting Jaden and Jess on the SE corner of 124 for a couple days of scouting in Sept. It was great to meet two young people so passionate about their careers and hunting. The scouting was pretty discouraging. The area we scouted was bone dry and we only saw 1 cow 1 spike elk and lots of feral horses.
I'm heading up to Baggs from my home in AZ on Monday Nov 2nd and I'm going to give it hell for 2 weeks. I've heard the roads in unit 124 can be a challenge in the winter and the cold and wind can make for miserable camping. I've got chains for all 4 wheels, an old Yamaha Rhino on my trailer and Kodiak tent with a Buddy heater.
I've only killed a spike and a raghorn so I am excited for a chance at a mature bull. I also drew a cow tag in the unit so I hope to come home with a cooler full of meat and possibly a bull worthy of a shoulder mount. Or at least a good story.
Wish me luck. I'll update the thread when possible.
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