Has anyone hunted elk around Pinedale, WY? I've got a contact up that way and am considering applying in that area this year or next, depending on the guys in my party.
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I have not but you need to be careful applying up there. Non-Residents cannot hunt a wilderness in WY without a guide. The area around Pinedale (96 & 97) has quite a bit of Wilderness and I suspect that's where the Elk are during archery. A way around the wilderness thing is to of course hire a guide or your contact(assuming he is a WY resident) can go with you but he must apply for a guide license with the state. Gonna take a point in the regular draw to assure you draw in either of those units.
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Originally posted by TWP View PostWell, just got done putting all of my bivy pack gear in new spot in the garage, and got the feeling that is is getting into application time and it is always physical prep time of the year. Figured I would start a thread concerning anything and everything with the ol wapiti.
Always see LOTS of folks who chime in on the elk live hunts each year, and they always say that they would LOVE to hunt elk, but don't know how, who, what, where, or when. Well, hopefully this can build over the winter months and we can help each other out and learn a thing or two from the more seasoned elk hunters on here.
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Originally posted by drthornton View PostHope you got a good spot in ID. The Wolves have really punished the population. My buddy has hunted Dworshak and Lolo for many years and it it has gone steadily downhill. There are still Elk in there but far fewer he said. They are moving units this year or may not go at all.
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Originally posted by marshrat View PostHow difficult will it be to try the DIY hunt on my own without anyone else? I really don't know anyone else that will want to do this with me.
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Originally posted by marshrat View PostHow difficult will it be to try the DIY hunt on my own without anyone else? I really don't know anyone else that will want to do this with me.
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Plenty of guys hunt Elk by themselves. I hunt deer and Antelope by myself but Elk is different. Archery Elk hunting really lends itself to a partner and if you down one in a remote area you'll wish you had 4 partners. A small bull will yield about 200# of deboned meat plus the head. Few guys can comprehend the effort it takes to get that out of a steep, high altitude area.
I would take Ladrones advice and find someone looking for a partner as well. Do your homework, get the right gear and get after it.
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There is a new Elk Hunting Magazine out. A couple of guys that left Eastmans', Ryan Hatfield and Nate Simmons are a part of it. Initial reviews are very good and it sounds like it is allot like Eastmans' only better. It will contain how to articles, gear reviews, Stories and just like Eastmans', a research section in the back that will give you advise on where and how to apply for Elk in Western States.
For guys just starting out these magazines can really jump start your knowledge level on Elk hunting the west. Huntinfool, Eastman's and now Elk Hunter are really good investments.
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