Choose what harvest percentages you would like to see in the hunt areas. Going into 2022, a nonresident still cannot legally hunt a DWA on their own; they must be accompanied by a licensed Wyoming outfitter or licensed Wyoming resident. At the lower end of this point range (11-13 points) in the regular draw were units 53, 57, 64, 67, 80, 92, 96, 101, 112, and perhaps 63, and 95. I have never picked areas so concentrated around specific regions before, but this is a year like no other, that I can remember anyhow. The other 25% are randomly allocated with no weight given to the number of preference points applicants have. Bucks aged 4.5 years and 5.5 years comprised 47% of the sample. Some of the best options as a second choice were units 20, and 113 type 2. Area 61-1, Another I-80 corridor hunt this hunt is sandwiched square in the middle between Areas 60 and 62. I used to hunt quite a bit up near Trenton, MO. Even with the tough odds of drawing a non-resident tag, New Mexico's public lands . If you are looking for an opportunity to hunt antelope, you should be applying or at a minimum purchasing preference points in Wyoming. Additionally, success rates on pronghorn hunts average much, much higher than other big game species (sometimes as high as 90%). 36, 84: Slight reduction of permits in Area 36 again from 400 to 350 and Area 84 will remain at 50. This hunt will take 15 or 16 points to draw this year but could be worth the point burn if the weather holds out into the summer months. No change in license numbers. Area 94-1, The Carter Lease antelope hunt can be very solid on the right year. Coming off a mild winter this could be just what the doctor ordered for this hunt. Since those harsh winters, survival has been good and there should be a better number of 3 to 4 year old bucks than there has been in the past few years. A nonresident cannot legally hunt a DWA on their own; they must be accompanied by a licensed Wyoming outfitter or licensed Wyoming resident. Why is this so important? This would allow applicants to apply for a great hunt as a first choice and, if they do not draw, they still can draw a good license as a second choice. All this being said, Wyoming is still home to the largest antelope population and has plenty of hunting opportunities with good quality. This was followed by a decent winter last year and then drought conditions throughout the spring and summer months. The license cuts and increased interest has added to point creep. Adjust the Trophy Potential slider to your desired size (e.g. Area 92 is a great option in the 11- to 12-point range. The best options as a second choice are in the special draw for Area 16, 20, 22, 30 and 113- Type 2. Quality has taken a dip, especially in central and eastern Wyoming more so than the western units. Area 102 will remain at 200. Within the regular draw there were 5 hunts that could have been drawn with no points; units 10, 15, 19, 38, and 109. This plummeted the existing population along with discouraging any recruitment they wouldve normally had. The buck to doe ratio is 29:100. You CAN pay a trespass fee to private land owners who do that individually to earn money for allowing hunters on their land. Unit 61 will also see an increase of 50 licenses this year. Buck to doe ratio is approximately 36:100. In the special draw a few more options open up to you if you are willing to pay the higher price. The southeastern corner of the herd area is the only area dominated by private lands. If you are sitting on a bunch of points and are looking at areas to burn them, you should still be looking at units around Rock Springs north to Pinedale and Riverton. Add to that a tag quota increase of 100% for this year and there is little doubt in my mind that some good bucks will be taken out here this year. Review the odds, use the filters and unit profile to pick the best choice for you. All areasare within general Region Y. The most recent estimate of the population was approximately 700 grizzly bears. However, in many of Wyomings units, there are more tags allocated than there are first choice applicants. Recruitment was once again with a fawn to doe ratio of 46:100. Utilize goHUNT MAPS and land ownership layer as well to explore the access and options to hunt. Fawn production is better, but still not growing at 53:100. I drew a tag for this fall area 27 doe and fawn tag type 7 tag private land? In some areas, there are sizable amounts of acreage available through those programs. Of those, units 37, 79, 80, 116, and 120 all had 50% plus harvest success, good amounts of public land and 170+ potential in units 37, 80, and 120. If you draw a license as a second and third choice, you can then also purchase a point in the summer point only timeframe for that year. Report a violation, ONLINE STORE However, Mother Nature has been tough on Wyomings deer and antelope herds over the past several years. It can be near impossible to find hunts for trophy class animals but if you just want to fill the freezer and build points, that strategy is entirely doable. Out of those, Area 18, 46 and 48 all had harvest success of 75% or greater and 75+ trophy potential. High buck to doe ratio of 43:100 and fawn to doe ratio of 53:100. This area resides in the famous county of Carbon in Wyoming which is the richest big buck county in the entire country. 70"+ bucks, 100% draw odds at 3 points in the special draw, 50%+ public land, and 75%+ odds of success. Wyomings draw system still requires you to front the entire cost of the license with your application. Region H shows similar promise, with buck to doe ratios at 30:100 and very good over winter survival for the past two years. Source:National Resources Conservation Service, Wyoming statewide mule deer harvest - 2021 app strategy. Conners 2011 Antelope Buck from Eastern Montana. Areas that have limited amounts of public land or the access is difficult are easier to draw. WGFD conducts a second draw for leftover deer and antelope licenses that remain after the initial drawing. An area may appear to have a very limited amount of public land, but through one or both of these programs there can be more than enough land to still offer a good hunt. The options to draw a license as a second choice are decreasing, but there are a few more within the special draw. Any tags that are left after that draw go on sale as first come basis. The genetics here cannot be denied. View our current jobs, PRIVACY POLICY Las Vegas, NV 89113. Some of the better options may not be available in 2022 as a second choice due to license cuts. If you review the table above, some of those hunts were drawn with 2 to 3 less points in the special draw than they were in the regular draw. Areas that have limited amounts of public land or the access is difficult are easier to draw. The remaining 28 tags that were not allocated to the preference point pool are again divided up 60/40. The costs to apply for points in MT and WY is fairly reasonable and your odds of drawing are very low so start applying now. Similar to every western state, Wyomings mule deer herds have continued to decline, specifically on the backs of a couple very tough winters in 2016/2017 and again in 2018/2019. I tried it and found that most of the slots these owners have reserved are long gone. This herd occupies a predominantly agricultural area as well as lands interspersed with the Wind River Reservation. Residents are allocated approximately 80% of the deer and antelope licenses. Good public land access and robust antelope populations often offer a good hunt, but the odds of drawing these types of hunts have gotten tougher over the years. 2. Fawn to doe ratios are good with 80:100 and buck to doe ratios are 33:100. License number will remain the same. WY has a list of landowners who will allow hunting on their land.. most for a fee.. and you can get that list from WY Game and Fish. The draw odds in these units are random and are not based on points. However, this is not always the case, especially for trophy quality hunts. 132, 133, 168:Population is well below objective, estimated at 13,260 with an objective of 20,000. Tags #myhuntstory antelope Antelope Hunting Archery Eastmans Eastmans.com Forum Eastmans' Hunting Journals Eastmans' Hunting TV EBJ EHJ Featured Guy Eastman Hunting Mike Eastman Public Land rifle hunting western hunting Wyoming, Wyoming Pronghorn Disease & Winter Mortality: Worth Applying? Before you rule out an area due to public land limitations, we recommend that you take a look at the unit maps and review the layers for WIA and WHMAs. If you have points within this range, we would encourage you to do some research and consider going on a hunt sooner rather than later. This hunt is in the heart of the famed Carbon County, and should only take about seven or eight points to draw. Antelope are fairly territoria. There are many season date and license cuts for 2022 in both the full priced and reduced price hunt types. If you apply and draw license(s) in the reduced price draw, your preference points will not be impacted; they are two separate draws. drawing odds, drawing trends, and harvest data. The application period for leftover deer and antelope drawing is typically the last week of June. If you draw your 1st choice, in either the preference point or random draw, your preference points will be used and zeroed out. There is no OTC general season deer hunting for nonresidents. This means you can accumulate points withoutapplying for a license in any calendar year. Please do some research and apply accordingly. Their application will be added to the pool with all other unsuccessful nonresident applicants and drawn at random. We strive to help our audiences become more skilled and ethical hunters, while expanding their knowledge, appreciation, and awareness of the outdoors and wildlife through entertainment media. Below is a breakdown of accumulations across species. If your goal is a true 80+ buck, booking with a guide or hunting the top-tier areas where they manage for bigger bucks is your best bet. Wyoming offers both general season hunting and limited quota hunts. whitetail deer This is the greatest number of licenses offered of any region in Wyoming. Our Memberships Include The Most Accurate Draw Odds Available, Join Now! So those 59 remaining applicants have an 18.6% chance of drawing 1 of the remaining 11 tags. A slight ray of hope has emerged over the past 90 days however. The maximum number of nonresident preference points for deer is 16 going into the 2022 draw. Wyoming has no trespassing permits that I know of. Buck to doe ratio of 35:100. The estimated population, as of late 2021, has the Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem population at 1,070 bears. This is a great hunt for a decent buck for only about five points. The tough pill that most of us have to swallow now is that the same unit that could have been drawn four years ago with 3 points now requires 6-8 points to draw, and there is a good chance there are fewer mature bucks on the landscape. At your age, you should begin acquiring points for not just antelope, but also some of the tougher draws such as big horn sheep and mountain goat. One bright spot from Wyoming last year was that we saw some incredible bucks being taken across the western side of the state. Developers can show information here about how their app collects and uses your data. PO Box 250 So accumulating points gives you the best opportunity to hunt. Another hunt in the regular draw to consider would be unit 10, 81, 117, and 119 type 1. If applicants are willing to go into the special draw, try for Area 118, 120 and 165. In this case, that means 117 licenses are available for nonresidents. The more preference points one has the more likely one is to draw a tag in the preference point draw. If hunting in occupied grizzly bear areas is something you do not want to do, please do some research and apply for areas where that is not an issue. Wyoming offers so many areas that are easily drawn and still allow a reasonable chance at taking a mature whitetail. The other 25% are randomly allocated with no weight given to the number of points you have. Preference points are species specific. In addition there are 25 people applying withfive points, 30with four points,50 with three points and 100 people with two or less points. We will break those down further in this article for the past 2020 season and share our recommendations for 2021. The highest densities of mule deer are found along the southern portion of Area 157 and along the Wind River through Area 171. Draw results will be available by June 16, 2022. These antelope can reside at very high elevations making for a very interesting above timberline antelope hunt which might be something very unique for some. 30, 32, 33, 163, 169: Estimated population of 12,039 with an objective of 18,000. You can see a short clip of his 2019 Western Hunting season here. Another possible hidden gem, draw odds have been closely tied to the amount of accessible public land in an area. Going into the special draw, Area125 (<9 points) is an interesting option, which is a Nov. 1 to 15 hunt. You cannot return a deer or antelope license for a refund or get preference points back if you successfully draw. Buck to doe ratio is 35:100. While there are large tracts of public lands and several large walk-in areas, there are also many parcels of private land with restricted access. Poor recruitment. Hello, Im 14 and I have hunted black bear with an outfitter and I now want to try my first DIY and I thought Pronghorn is perfect. The demand for hunting opportunities from residents and nonresidents alike is greater than the population of animals in the state can sustain if everyone got to hunt. We will assume 34-1 is their first choice. If you only want preference points, simply wait until the summer months and buy your point. Following in the footsteps of his father, Guy has taken up the reins and is now at the helm of the Eastmans Hunting Journal and the Eastmans Bowhunting Journal. Party applications have their preference points averaged out to the fourth decimal point. Wyoming is a great place to apply for licenses and go hunting. Wyoming.gov To check for your draw odds on anything in Wyoming, go to (demand reports) and look for the quota numbers verses the first choice applicants. The northeastern and eastern parts of the state are above average with the Powder River Basin sitting at 133% of its annual rate. Generally you are going to pay $500-$1500 for a buck antelope trespass fee but I am sure doe/fawn would be much cheaper. Nonresidents who apply in the draw and are unsuccessful do not automatically receive a preference point. If you decide you want to apply, you have a few methods you can consider regardless of whether you apply in the special or regular. Areas with good access to larger tracts of public land are harder to draw. The genetics here cannot be denied. Buck to doe ratio of 26:100 and good fawn:doe ratio at 66:100. Certainly it would be better if the totals were closer to 100%, but the moisture has been better in 2022 and with the milder temperatures mule deer and antelope survivability should be good. Thankfully, there are pronghorn antelope. Applicants who apply in the special draw often have better odds due to the fact that fewer applicants are willing to pay the higher price for the license.. You will only lose your preference points if you draw your first choice. On public land where the speed goatsgetpressured, it will improve youroddsto bea competent shot out to 300 or even 400 yards. The 125 hunt is an early November hunt and can be good if you have the right conditions and ample time to scout and hunt. I recommend calling both WY and MT fish and game department after the first of the year when they are not too busy and talking with a biologist or game officer. Other hunts worth consideration are Area5, 7, 18, 29, 31, 42, 44, 45, 46, 48, 50, 70, 84, 88 and 110. In Hunt Area 66, hunting access is good with large tracts of public land as well as a sizable Hunter Management Area providing access to key private lands. preference points Limited quota hunts in units 36, 60, 64 and 157 also had 100% odds with no points. Learn how your comment data is processed. Again, public land and access can be an issue in those types of areas. Area 62 had 100% odds with <12 points. and even with harvest success rates . The Bighorn Mountains and the Medicine Bow range are currently unoccupied according to the data. Of these areas, units 68, 75, 91, and 93 are among the best hunts. Those are the best hunts in the state, but as indicated it will require a lot of points to draw. High trespass fees and outfitting for mule deer are common on most ranches within this herd area. Antelope Hunting; Bighorn Sheep Hunting; Bison Hunting; Deer Hunting; Elk Hunting; Moose Hunting; . Have other hunts going on throughout the fall? This hunt should be attainable for about five or six points this year. Overall, a good buck can be taken in most units, but judging antelope can be the hardest part, especially when 80%-90% of them are the same 12-13" with decent prongs. For each draw in a unit, WY allocates 75% of the available tags in that unit to max point holders and 25% to a random draw for all point holders who chose the unit as first choice. These areas have seen above average fawn recruitment and higher than average horn lengths along with maintaining high buck to doe ratios. Note: The application deadline for Wyoming deer and antelope is June 1, 2021 at 11:59 p.m. MST. There are two separate hunts to choose from in this unit with the Type-1 being the best of the two but requiring about 14 points to draw while the Type-2 hunt is limited in geographic area, but only takes about 12 points to draw. Most trophy hunts are within the 20% to 35% range and Area 68 even has odds as high as 48%. View our Non-Discrimination Notice, 2023 Drawing Odds and Draw Results by Hunt Area and Choice, 2022 Drawing Odds and Draw Results by Hunt Area and Choice, 2021 Drawing Odds and Draw Results by Hunt Area and Choice, 2020 Drawing Odds and Draw Results by Hunt Area and Choice, 2019 Drawing Odds and Draw Results by Hunt Area and Choice, 2018 Drawing Odds and Draw Results by Hunt Area and Choice, 2017 Drawing Odds and Draw Results by Hunt Area and Choice, 2016 Drawing Odds and Draw Results by Hunt Area and Choice, 2015 Drawing Odds and Draw Results by Hunt Area and Choice, 2014 Drawing Odds and Draw Results by Hunt Area and Choice, 2013 Drawing Odds and Draw Results by Hunt Area and Choice, 2012 Drawing Odds and Draw Results by Hunt Area and Choice, 2011 Drawing Odds and Draw Results by Hunt Area and Choice, 2010 Drawing Odds and Draw Results by Hunt Area and Choice. A large portion of the state consists of rolling grassland and sagebrush steppe. The best guaranteed hunts are available OTC in Regions G, H and F. The best hunts in the state include 128, 130, 101 and 102 with odds ranging from 1.8% to 3.9%. Applicants seem to be less willing to pay the higher price to go into the special draw for antelope, which as stated, results in better odds there. mule deer Areas with good access to larger tracts of public land are harder to draw. High over winter survival on the northern winter ranges. Applicants that are willing to apply in the special draw have many more hunt options than those that apply in the regular draw. In the regular draw, the muzzleloader hunt Type 0 in Area 50 is also worth some research. This herd can be difficult with hunter access to public lands being limited. If a unit you are thinking about burning bonus points on offers a reduced price option for cow/calf or doe/fawn, you might consider doing so to scout the unit and fill your freezer. Wyoming is a GOHUNT favorite for both mule deer and antelope and a must apply state. Buck to doe ratio is 19:100. Without continued spring and summer moisture, body condition and antler growth is likely to suffer. 121, 122, 123:Population is before management objectives, but increasing at 3,942 and an objective of 5,000. Buck to doe ratio of 40:100 and fawn to doe ratio of 64:100. Results of the leftover drawing will be available by early July and licenses remaining after that will go on sale on a first come, first served basis a few days later. This type of area often requires hunters to hike or perhaps put more days into hunting than what is typically the case for an antelope hunt. 2018 Drawing Odds and Draw Results by Hunt Area and Choice Within those, Area 48, 52, 53, 55, 59, 62, 65, 66, 67, 74, 75, 77, 78, 80, 90, 91, 95, 96, 101 and 112 all have 75 plus trophy potential and 50% and greater public land. Utilize GOHUNT MAPS and land ownership layer as well to explore the access and options to hunt. hunting license All Wyoming antelope hunt areas are managed under a limited quota framework, meaning there are a set number of licenses valid for each specific hunt area. Arizona: Download New Arizona E-Tag Mobile App Before 2023 Pronghorn, Elk Draw, Wyoming Passes 90/10: The Worst Article Youll Read This Year, More Costs Headed Your Way in Wyoming-Maybe. No herd units are above objective. Finally, lets review how the second and third choice selection for a unit works and the possibility of leftover tags. The northern part of the state is struggling more than the central and southern portion of the state. Review the Draw Odds to see if the added cost is worth it. You are likely going to wait over a decade to draw an Area 128 or 130 license. Meaning the guy who has 12 preference points and the guy who just applied this year have equal odds in the random drawing. If you want to increase your chances, one of the easier ways is to pony up the extra cash to get into the special draw. Looking at the limited quota hunts, unit 37, 60, 64, 79, 80, 116, 118, 120, and 157. Also, consider the walk-in access and hunter management areas. Wyoming has an estimated pronghorn population of 530,000, more than any other state. One of the best ways to exploit these areas is to go on a guided hunt. There are some good options though and with some research a resident hunter can draw an antelope hunt. Stay safe Herbert Cooke: I was hoping to get a chance to hunt elk this year in Colorado if my draw in New shootbrownelk: Who says non residents aren't welcomed to hunt the western states? 87:Population is slightly below objective at 3,350. Nonresidents will need to decide what their objectives are for a Wyoming antelope hunt. To a greater extent the special draw does improve your chances of obtaining a license. The famed Regions G units 135, 143, 144, 145 are generally seeing good increases in fawn production and buck to doe ratios, particularly in the northern units. Every other general region had 100% odds in the regular draw with four points. Hunter access is largely controlled by private landowners and access fees along with outfitted hunting are common. 9,939 Views. 17-18, 23, 26: Large population estimated at 36,600 with an objective of 45,000. 6630 Arroyo Springs St., Suite 1200 View important information and an overview of the Wyoming rules/regulations, the draw system,SuperTag and SuperTag Trifecta, tag and license fees and an interactive boundary line map on our State Profile. The unit is about 65% public with Fair public access, so you may have to work hard to crack the code on the access here, but if you do your research a good hunt with some serious upside potential could be had here for those who do the work. The buck to doe ratios also are up from 37:100 to 45:100 in 2022. Next, select Wyoming as the state and then either resident or nonresident regular draw as your residency. Trophy potential is also good throughout the state and hunters who are able to scout prior to their hunt or spend multiple days hunting and looking over a good number of bucks can often find a mature 70s caliber buck. 90:Population is estimated at 1,499 with an objective of 2,600. Any applicants who do not draw a license from the preference point pool are rolled into the random draw and have an opportunity to draw from the random licenses available. The amount of public land is limited and access is very tough. Decent number of mature bucks, but a lower population overall. We will break those down further in this article for the past 2020 season and share our recommendations for 2021. Out of the 119 hunts available to residents, 38 of them had 100% odds, and 27 of those could have been drawn as a second choice. The trophy hunts within the goHUNT hit list still have really good odds for residents. Good buck to doe ratio of 53:100 and fawn to doe ratio at 54:100. As such, the trophy potential will generally be good this year and slightly better than last year even. Western Wyoming offers high alpine peaks and some of the most rugged and remote terrain in the lower 48. With license cuts and point creep I would encourage applicants within this range to consider utilizing the points you have to draw a license and go hunting. A good buck here is in the mid 70s but there are lots and lots of them. Refunds for unsuccessful applicants will be returned to the credit card that was used. The good news is amost all antelope units in the state enjoy a non-resident success rate of over 95%! A lot of these bucks appear to be younger animals. However, no tags inGame Unit 20 would be available for 2nd or 3rd choice applicants. This tool matches up statistics from Drawing Odds and Harvest Success Rates along with GMU specific information to give you the best chance at drawing and harvesting an antelope this year. Declining license numbers for the Area 78 Type 1 from 375 to 200. Another option that is often overlooked are the Type 2 hunts that are only valid within a half mile of irrigated land. Public hunting access within the herd area is poor with only small tracts of accessible public land interspersed with predominantly private lands. May 25, 2022 Refunds for unsuccessful applicants will be returned to the credit card that was used. Of those, 20 hunts had 50% plus odds as a second choice. We can see that there were 159 applicants in the general nonresident random draw and 59 applicants in the nonresident special random draw. For 2021, the Wyoming Game and Fish Department (WGFD) is recommending a reduction of 3,650 any antelope licenses and 5,775 doe/fawn licenses. Region Q nonresident quota will remain at 125 license. This is a limited quota area, which will see a reduction in mule deer licenses from 300 to 200 while the Type 3 whitetail licenses will be increased from 50 to 75. I moved from Utah around 3 1-2 months ago and I currently live in Canada. , The Carter Lease antelope hunt can be very solid on the right year. 124, 165: Population is below management objective at 2,995 with an objective of 4,000. antelope Before applying, be aware that there are large tracts of USFS DWAs in many mule deer hunt areas. Luckily, we here at HuntScore love this stuff! Antler growth for this year should be average, provided Wyoming continues to get spring and summer rains. Those units with limited amounts of access can still be drawn with a few points, which I would argue is a decent way to utilize your points but you may have to really dig into finding a place to hunt. The maximum number of nonresident preference points for antelope is 16 going into the 2022 draw. Adjust the Trophy Potential slider to your desired size (e.g. The better options are Area 79- Type 9, 107- Type 0, 48, 52, 53, 55, 57- Type 2, 59, 62- Type 2, 63- Type 1, 65, 66, 67, 68, 74, 75, 77, 78, 80, 89, 90, 91, 93, 95, 96, 100, 101, 106, 107 and 112. Wyoming Draw Odds. These 53 (59.5%) were allocated to General Preference points while 36 (40.5%) were allocated to Special Preference point holders. Going into 2022 the proposed statewide post hunt population is estimated to be 294,400. Compared to most big game adventures, pronghorn hunts are low budget and huntershave high success rates in almost all areas where they are pursued. Summer ranges are in better conditions at high elevations and the bucks that come out of those areas are feeding the best late season hunt in the state in unit 128. Applicants that can go on a guided hunt have done well in these types of areas. 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