Wyoming general tag

[Buglmin60]

Wyoming general tag, have never hunted Wyoming before and my sons and I have drawn a general tag. We like to try a different state each year. We are looking at units 21,13,89 has anyone been to these units that could give some insight? thanks

 

[tlambert]

Do your online research and boots on the ground if possible before the season!  You should be able to find out quite a bit on elk forums.

 

[Elk Sneaking Bow Walker]

Thats great! I'm not remembering the details but if you're an out of state tag, I'm pretty sure there are certain areas, maybe wilderness forest, that you need a "local guide". Doesn't need to be an outfitter but just a Wyoming resident that meets some general criteria. Sorry my  info isn't too detailed but wanted to pass what I know along since it's not a typical part to think about when planning a hunt.


Best of Luck!

 

[cnelk]

As you prob know, unit 89 is up there nearing grizz country.


The other two units have a ton of deadfall from beetle kill


Like mentioned, you need a 'guide' to enter wilderness areas. This can be a resident of Wyoming [limited to 2 people] or a registered guide [no limit]

 

[jvanhoy]

Hunted 13 last year. Send me a pm and ill answer any questions.

 

[Wyo67]

The national forest in 13 and 21 gets a fair amount of pressure during archery and rifle.  Both contain a wilderness areas that you cannot access without following the guide requirements others have mentioned.  I can vouch for what cnelk has to say about the blowdowns in 21. 

 

[bryan m]

I can second the blow downs in 21. Hunted there last year. It's a tangled mess. Lots of pressure, but there are elk there.

 

[Fickejo]

I know some about 89 as I grew up near there and have camped and recreated in that area.  There are a lot of elk in there but it is fairly rugged country so I'd be prepared to hike a lot and have the equipment to quarter and pack out your harvest.  Are you planning on doing Archery or rifle or both? 

 

[Buglmin60]

Archery hunt. How is access ? We are getting a motor vehicle access map, would you use a four wheeler ? We have always either hiked in or used mtn bikes. Is there also alot of beetle damage in that area ?

 

[307rives]

I have hunted 89 the last 5 or 6 years and will hunt it this fall. I would recommend hiking or horseback, most of the area is straight up or down, so being in shape is a must. There is not a whole lot of beetle kill. I am a resident and will be hunting mule deer at the same time (mule deer rifle season opens September 15) after the 15th there will be a lot of deer hunters to contend with.(there are some monsters though) l hope this helps.