How to Hunt Elk in Wyoming: Changes for 2024 and Everything Else You Need to Know

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Are you gearing up for the Wyoming elk hunting application season? Join Nate Bare as he walks you through the essential details you need to know, especially if you’re a non-resident. To start our “What You Need to Know” series, we’re kicking things off with Wyoming nonresident elk. In this video, Research Expert Nate Bare goes over everything that you need to know about applying for elk in the cowboy state.
Application Season Kick-off: Nate highlights that it’s application season, emphasizing the urgency for non-residents to apply for Wyoming elk tags. The deadline is January 31st at midnight, and applications are strictly online.
Cost Breakdown: Learn about the cost structure for Wyoming elk tags. Unlike some states, Wyoming doesn’t require a separate non-resident hunting license. Nate explains the $115 application fee and the overall license cost, providing clarity on regular and special license differences.
Pros and Cons of Drawing: Understand the benefits of securing an elk tag in Wyoming, one of the top elk states in the west. Nate also discusses the downside - once you draw, there’s no option for returns or refunds.
Draw Odds and Pools: Dive into the intricacies of draw odds, comparing regular and special pools. Nate advises on researching draw odds trends through tools like The Insider platform, helping you decide which pool to apply for.
Tag Allocation Details: Explore the tag allocation split between residents and non-residents, along with distinctions between regular and special pools. Nate breaks down the percentage distribution and how it affects your chances.
Preference Points and Group Applications: Get insights into Wyoming’s preference point system and how it works. Discover the unique approach to group applications, ensuring fairness and overallocation if needed.
Wilderness and Hunt Types: Learn about hunting in Wilderness areas, the requirements for non-residents, and the difference between Wilderness and Wilderness study areas. Nate also details various elk license types, including archery and firearm tags.
2024 Changes: Stay informed about the changes for 2024, where Wyoming is divided into three regions for general elk applications. Nate advises on region selection and navigating the updated application process.
Application Strategies: Whether you’re a seasoned hunter or a newcomer, Nate provides tips on application strategies, urging non-residents to do thorough research on draw odds and trends.
Prepare yourself for a successful Wyoming elk hunting season by tuning into this insightful video. Good luck!
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00:00 -00:51 - Introduction
00:52 - 02:23 - Types and Costs of a License
02:24 - 02:59 - Pros & Cons of Drawing a Wyoming Elk Tag
03:00 - 04:13 - Regular vs. Special Licenses
04:14 - 05:27 - Tag Allocation
05:28 - 06:32 - First Choice vs. Second Choice
06:33 - 07:54 - Group Applications
07:55 - 09:12 - Wilderness Areas
09:13 11:34 - Limited Entry Licenses
11:35 - 12:42 - Rifle vs. Archery Seasons
12:43 - 13:56 - Changes for 2024
13:57-14:45 - How to do your research
14:46 - 15:44 - Recap

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@clarkansas6590 4 месяца назад

Good job

@InTheYear 4 месяца назад

Awesome content! Thanks for sharing

@GOHUNT 4 месяца назад

Thank you for the support!

@stevecook5894 3 месяца назад

You are correct and I miss spoke on the allocation for elk, deer and antelope but I stand by what I said about the pref pt system. Getting started in the pref pt system is a mistake and you must understand the number of tags vs the number of people with points already in the system.

@TheWVgoodguy22 4 месяца назад

I have watched these videos for the last 5-6 years it’s always good for a refresher and they actually have something new for 2024. Hopefully 🤞🏻 I will actually be able to participate this year. Debating on whether to apply for a reduced price cow tag 🏷️ and then a pronghorn tag 🏷️ later in the year or do a deer 🦌 and pronghorn combo this year as my first hunt out west.

@GOHUNT 4 месяца назад

Thank you for the continued support. Keep us updated in what you do!

@nj-bz8pv 4 месяца назад

These are helpful. Thank you

@GOHUNT 4 месяца назад

Happy to help!

@jero1918 4 месяца назад

Thanx

@brandongrinstead7392 4 месяца назад

I just wish Nevada DOW would put get their act together so I can start planning!!!!

@Elkhunterguy 3 месяца назад

So to get a preference point do you need to apply now or buy the point in July? The west as figured out that they can charge just about any dollar amount they want because the hunters are willing to pay. Talk about a complex drawing system 😂. Great video. Thank you.

@sir_brix_alot 4 месяца назад

I'm at 6 pp points and still can't decide on what unit to start trying for

@bryanclausen6624 4 месяца назад

I've got one pp. I still can't decide on what unit to try for

@craigholland2274 4 месяца назад

1 pt, you don't have to worry. Even a general took 3 so you're probably not getting it.

@trailkreitzer9163 4 месяца назад

@@bryanclausen6624 Even with one point you have a chance, remember that a portion of the permits are randomly allocated so if you apply you have some chance to draw. A portion of the permits are guaranteed to the applicants that apply with the most points for any given hunt but like I said some of those permits are randomly allocated. Deciding what hunt(s) to apply for can be tough, but I would suggest using the Filtering tools in your Insider account like trophy potential, harvest success, season, and your maps (public land layer, unit layers) to decide what makes the most sense for you and your objectives.

@williamallan4735 4 месяца назад

Are there go hunt tools to help determine quality elk hunting habitat that is outside of wilderness areas. I would love a whole strategy article or video just around that. Is it only better for late season hunts when they drop elevation etc. I do a shit ton and research and as a none resident with the wilderness caveat I have no idea how to even approach this.

@GOHUNT 4 месяца назад

Great topic idea for sure! Let us put some thought around that and see if we can have Trail cover this as a specific article around researching habitat in non-wilderness areas. That being said, Trail did do this video last year about how to find the best elk habitat: ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-SvTdRxjI_k0.html And you have this one that dives into finding features on a map to look at: ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-KWLm9r24F2s.html This is a great video Mark Livesay did for us: ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-J4ixk3yTPyw.html Finally, this video on the Terrain Analysis tool is a gem: ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-CtK-vRO_ydQ.html

@trailkreitzer9163 4 месяца назад

Hi there, I can offer a bit more context for thought. The wilderness rule just limits nonresidents to hunting USFS, BLM, and State land that is outside of the USFS Designated Wilderness Areas and there is a ton of public land that is great elk habitat and has fantastic numbers of elk that are outside of those designated wilderness areas. I would suggest looking at Gohunt Maps with the wilderness layers on and comparing the harvest success rates for areas that you are seeing that have public lands that are not within wilderness areas. There are many opportunities there, I have hunted Wyoming several times when I was able to take elk that were on public land outside of wilderness areas. The Wilderness Areas have good habitat, the areas outside have great habitat, it's really just a designated gov boundary. Hope that helps some.

@williamallan4735 4 месяца назад

@@trailkreitzer9163 thanks, it’s does just relaying that and giving reassurance. I guess it’s just hard for me to visualize as most of my limit experience have been in the wilderness type areas in earlier season and I kind of get myself in a trap of thinking the bulls aren’t going to be in these areas I can hunt. I keep thinking these non wilderness lands are suboptimal and more late season transition zones at lower altitude that haven’t been my preferred hunting grounds. I really need to dig back into and see what I can put together for a 2025 hunt. Plus Randy Newberg says there is a 350 bull around every corner in Wyoming so I have to give it a try! lol

@williamallan4735 4 месяца назад

@@trailkreitzer9163 idk maybe this is weird but as I said in previous comment I feel like I have just a hard time visualizing Wyoming terrain in none wilderness areas, I know Wyoming terrain can be very different than Colorado, where I have spent all of my hunting time. Is there a to hunt film or two that show Wyoming hunts that would really show the terrain and different elk habitats in Wyoming?

@outdoorproductreview Месяц назад

Pretty soon things how colorado is going to be. I wonder who sits around and comes up with these systems. They must say, “hold my beer, I’m going to confuse the hell out of em.”

@jacobhoy5554 4 месяца назад

I had a question on group applications. If three people all have 1 point each and apply as a group. And say that gives us a 10% chance to draw. Do each of us have that 10% chance or does the group have one 10% chance? Another way to ask it is does the group get one chance at the draw or do all the members of the group get there own chance and if successful bring the rest of there group with them? Thank you for making these videos. They help me a lot.

@jacobhoy5554 4 месяца назад

Does anyone have an answer for my question above? I have spent a few hours researching online without any answers. Thank you for your time.

@trailkreitzer9163 4 месяца назад

Hi there, a group application is treated as a single application meaning that if the application is drawn all members of the group will draw a permit. So, to answer your question, all of you will have applied for the same hunts as a group and your odds of drawing that application would be 10%. Hopefully that answers your question.

@jacobhoy5554 4 месяца назад

That does answer my question. Thank you very much. I appreciate the service you are doing for our community.

@knuckledragger2412 4 месяца назад

Question. If im applying for a type 6 or type 7 cow tag but saving points for a bull tag. Do i apply for that type 6 or 7 tag on 2nd choice or 1rst?

@chin203 4 месяца назад

Your 1st choice is the only one that will use your points

@TheWVgoodguy22 4 месяца назад

A Type 6 or 7 elk tag doesn’t use any points at all and is completely random. Also it is a separate draw than the full priced draw 1,2,4,5,9 which during your first choice it will use your points so beware especially if you put type 4,5 which is full price cow tag 🏷️ and will burn your points even if you have 12 lol 😆…. However as a second choice those 4,5 full price cow tags will not burn points if successfully drawn

@shawnbillman4392 4 месяца назад

Right now I have 2ppts. Will I lose them if I don’t apply for a license this year or I’d have to apply in 2025?

@trailkreitzer9163 4 месяца назад

Hi there, if a person fails to purchase a preference point during the preference point only application period for elk, deer or antelope for two (2) consecutive years, all accumulated points for that species will be lost.

@chadmahl1965 4 месяца назад

So do you have to apply in January in order to be able to buy a point in July?

@dederonair 4 месяца назад

No, you can buy them without applying for the draw.

@GOHUNT 4 месяца назад

Like the other person said (thanks for jumping in). You don't have to apply in the draw. You can actually purchase a point starting in July. And even if you apply, you still must purchase your point if you want one and didn't draw, as you don't get one if you're unsuccessful.

@stevecook5894 4 месяца назад

I understand there is a lot to consider when applying and everyone's situation is different but unless you already have enough pts to get a tag in the next 2-3yrs and are kind of trapped in the system and don't want to lose the pts already accumulated it's not worth buying pts because you may not ever get a tag under the current system. You can still apply and get a random tag if you're lucky and that is independent of the pts draw. I'm sure the new special high price will count some people out but WY Game and Fish had the raise the price to offset the reduction in nonresident tags and revenue. You should take a pole and see how many nonresident hunters think the current tag split of 90/10 and the tags prices are anywhere close to fair.

@trailkreitzer9163 3 месяца назад

Hi Steve, certainly understand the frustration. Just wanted to clarify for anyone that might read this that the current tag split for Wyoming Elk is an 84% (resident) 16% (nonresident) split. The 90/10 split has been on the table for discussion but as of 2024 it's still a 16% split for nonresidents. Personally I think they looked at the regular/special draw odds and saw that in intention of offering better odds to folks willing to pay the higher price was not happening due to people being willing to pay that $1,283 special elk price..so they raised it. I also am certain that the added revenue was a big part of that decision. Overall, I think the odds of the special draw mid to low tier elk hunts will be better for people this year. I know that I'm not paying $2K to apply for a special tag every year. I still think points are worth purchase, even if it's to bank them and go on a general season elk hunt every five years which I think is likely going to be possible in that special draw now that the price is so high. Again, its a value/cost judgement for everyone. I do agree that with their current point system and the cost it's gotten a lot harder for nonresidents and that's even if no new applicants ever applied.

@stevecook5894 4 месяца назад

All nonresidents need to fully understand the preference pt system and the total pts by species. It is a defunct system and Wyoming knows it. That's why they have been thinking about going to a totally random draw and converting pts to bonus pts. If you are hust starting to apply in Wyoming I don't recommend buying pts.

@trailkreitzer9163 4 месяца назад

Hi there, while I certainly understand and agree to some extent due to point creep under the current system I do think that from deer, elk, and antelope it's worth buying preference points. There are hunts that you are likely to catch up to, and with the cost of the special draw going up I would anticipate the point creep to decrease some for those willing to pay the higher cost. Also, for those considering applying there is a portion of permits that are randomly allocated. Even though points are not taken into consideration in that random part of the draw, I think Wyoming is worth applying for if you can afford to front the cost of the permits.