WY goat units and wilderness areas

[jm1607]

Getting my next years app ready.. I know it's a ways away, not to mention a long shot, but I like to be prepared!

It looks like Unit 1 is about 20% wilderness, Unit 2 is about 50% wilderness, and Unit 3 is about 80% wilderness.. So it looks like 1 & 2 are probably the only viable options for a DIY hunt..

On the surface Unit 1 looks like the best choice for not wanting to hire a guide.. I haven't done enough research yet to know what parts of which units have decent goat populations.. It seems like the closer to Yellowstone the better, but those are also the wilderness areas..

I guess my main questions are:

1) Does Unit 1 have plenty of good quality goats in the non-wilderness area? Basically, will I be missing out on quality/quantity of goats if I don't hire a guide and only hunt the non-wilderness area?

2) Same question but for Unit 2?

Not looking for any secret spots or anything, just general info.. I just don't want to screw myself into hiring/paying an outfitter if I don't have to if I actually get a tag! I'd much rather DIY

 

[jm1607]

anyone?

 

[1hoda]

Sorry wish I could help. Maybe call the WGFD biologist in each area?

 

[Muledeerfanatic]

Unit 2 has 0% wilderness and goats near the highway in the later part of the season. And about .004% draw odds for a resident

 

[HvyBeams]

I harvested a billy last year that grossed over all time B&C in area 1. I haven't had it officially measured yet, so I'm not sure of the final score. It was a fun hunt and self guided. I saw plenty of good billies during the hunt. The only thing you really need is a 4 wheeler.

 

[jm1607]

Awesome.. so it sounds like 1 and 2 are pretty decent units to go self-guided then

 

[jm1607]

Unit 2 has 0% wilderness and goats near the highway in the later part of the season. And about .004% draw odds for a resident

Isn't the whole east side of the unit wilderness?

 

[WyoBowhunter21]

I just keep dreaming to pull a tag. At the odds it just doesn't seem possible so I don't do much planning. Good luck in the draw.

 

[vinmcq]

Getting my next years app ready.. I know it's a ways away, not to mention a long shot, but I like to be prepared!

It looks like Unit 1 is about 20% wilderness, Unit 2 is about 50% wilderness, and Unit 3 is about 80% wilderness.. So it looks like 1 & 2 are probably the only viable options for a DIY hunt..

On the surface Unit 1 looks like the best choice for not wanting to hire a guide.. I haven't done enough research yet to know what parts of which units have decent goat populations.. It seems like the closer to Yellowstone the better, but those are also the wilderness areas..

I guess my main questions are:

1) Does Unit 1 have plenty of good quality goats in the non-wilderness area? Basically, will I be missing out on quality/quantity of goats if I don't hire a guide and only hunt the non-wilderness area?

2) Same question but for Unit 2?

Not looking for any secret spots or anything, just general info.. I just don't want to screw myself into hiring/paying an outfitter if I don't have to if I actually get a tag! I'd much rather DIY

I have been doing some research on unit 3 but I'm a resident. I did see a very detailed post on a goat hunt in Unit 1 by a nonresident (2014). It was DYI. You will find it very informative.
http://onyourownadventures.com/hunttalk/showthread.php?t=260812

 

[Nitro8]

I harvested a billy last year that grossed over all time B&C in area 1. I haven't had it officially measured yet, so I'm not sure of the final score. It was a fun hunt and self guided. I saw plenty of good billies during the hunt. The only thing you really need is a 4 wheeler.

HvyBeams, congrats on your goat! I pulled this tag for 2020 and was thinking about self guided (NR). Just joined the site so I can't message you, but if you'd drop me a note I'd really be interested in hearing about your hunt. Thanks