Wyoming Antelope hunt ('09)

[007hunter]

I'm thinking about trying a do it yourself rifle hunt for Antelope in Wyoming next year. I've never been out west and have just started re-searching it. From what I've read, non-residents have a better chance of drawing in area where there is a more private land than public. I'd prefer to stay on public land but I also want a good chance at getting a tag. So whats a good area that has both a decent amout of public land and that I also have a good chance at getting a tag in? Also if possible, if the area could be in the north-eastern part of state.

[texastrophies]

I can't help you with the area, but I would suggest that you purchase a pref. point this year, that will increase your odds of being drawn next year. They become available on July 1.

[Guest dihardhunter]

Check out my blog post on my signature link titled 'WY DIY'. Can find it in the archives. A bunch of people have already used it as their starting place for planning a WY combo hunt. Good luck. PM me if you need any more info

[stevebeilgard]

find the town near where you want to hunt. contact the chamber of commerce or game & fish, and get a list of ranchers who allow hunting, and free maps of all the blm land. then, apply for a license in that area.

[elnor]

I strongly second texastrophies' suggestion that you purchase a Wyoming antelope preference point in July. They're cheap ($30 this year I believe) and will give you better odds when you're ready to apply for a tag in 2009.

Concerning areas: I've found the information in Eastmans Hunting Journal's Members Research Supplement invaluable for researching areas to hunt. In fact the Feb/Mar 2008 issue has details on applying for antelope in Wyoming and including a set of "grades" based on tropy potential and public access available in each unit. I would highly recommend that if you can get a copy of that issue with the MRS in it; even if you can't, I'd recommend subscribing so you'll get next year's MRS issue covering Wyoming pronghorn units.