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Wyoming general archery advice

Postby Sticknstringer » 01 07, 2018 •  [Post 1]

Looking to hunt Wyoming this year. All 3 of us have a preference point and I'm wondering if anyone has an idea what it would take for us to all draw. Whether we need regular general or do we need to go special general? Haven't narrowed down an exact location but I'm looking at 12 or 13. Any knowledge or advice would be appreciated
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Re: Wyoming general archery advice

Postby Indian Summer » 01 07, 2018 •  [Post 2]

You definitely will not draw in the Regular unless you pull one in the random. You’ll probably draw in the Special but with 1 point that’s not a 100% guarantee either these days. Go Special and cross your fingers.
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Re: Wyoming general archery advice

Postby Indian Summer » 01 08, 2018 •  [Post 3]

Also.... you all have the same points so you should apply as a party to avoid one guy drawing and the others not. Your odds are the same. Unless you don’t mind accompanying a partner with no license of your own. The two who didn’t draw would have 2 points each next year so your party of 3 would actually have a higher point average come 2019.
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Re: Wyoming general archery advice

Postby Sticknstringer » 01 08, 2018 •  [Post 4]

Thanks for the info. I was worried that one might not draw... we will go that direction
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Re: Wyoming general archery advice

Postby Sticknstringer » 01 08, 2018 •  [Post 5]

Also if we went as a party do all 3 have to draw or just 1 of us to get our tags.
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Re: Wyoming general archery advice

Postby Indian Summer » 01 08, 2018 •  [Post 6]

You have one application in. Either you all draw or none if you do. If you draw everyone loses their points. If you don’t everyone gains a point as long as you pay for it. I never pay for it on my original application. Instead if I don’t draw I buy it online between July 1 and October 30.
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Re: Wyoming general archery advice

Postby Timber » 01 09, 2018 •  [Post 7]

I have hunted unit 12 if you want some tips of what I found there. Let me know.
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Re: Wyoming general archery advice

Postby Sticknstringer » 01 11, 2018 •  [Post 8]

Sent pm timber
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Re: Wyoming general archery advice

Postby Wyo67 » 01 11, 2018 •  [Post 9]

Having been in 12 most of the last 7 years, it's been getting harder and harder to find bulls. Shoot me a PM if you want details.
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Re: Wyoming general archery advice

Postby Sticknstringer » 01 11, 2018 •  [Post 10]

Sent pm wyo67
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