Anybody Elk hunt unit 113 in Wyoming
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From: Redman
07-Jan-10
I am thinking of applying for Unit 113 in Wyoming for Elk. Has anyone hunted this unit?
From: GreenGenie
07-Jan-10
With less than 1% draw odds and tags only available every 3 years, it will be tough to find someone who has.
From: Lips
07-Jan-10
Is this an anterless only tag?
From: Les Welch
07-Jan-10
Not this year. This year will be an excellent hunt for those who draw the bull tag.
From: Redman
08-Jan-10
I have max points and I am looking to apply and think that the draw odds should be pretty good with max points
From: El Toro
08-Jan-10
A little off topic, but when do the Wyoming draw result and $ returns come out?
Toro
From: KHunter
08-Jan-10
Odds will be horrible, 1% at best, same as 2007 when we already had a points system. It is listed as one of the top units in huntin' fool, which pretty much assures every guy who never heasrd of it and could not find it on a map will apply.
When will the bowhunt for the the tag be valid, given that the rifle hunt is November, instyesd of October? Wondering if late type 1 tags have different archery dates than early type 1 tags.
From: glacial21
08-Jan-10
This unit (and how it is open for the first time in years) got mentioned several times in the recent Huntin' Fool. I think it will get a pile of applications - posts like this won't help either!
From: wyobullshooter
08-Jan-10
In answer to a few questions, historically archery season for Area 113 has been 1-30 Sep, even with the 5 November rifle opener. Even though this year's dates have not been set yet, I suspect they won't change.
Tentative draw date for elk is 23 Feb, with results available by phone or the Wyo G&F website on 28 Feb. Many times they draw a little early, but these dates should be close.
Like a couple stated, this is a very tough tag to draw. In 2007, during the regular PP draw, odds were 1.03% The Special PP draw was even worse at .51%. With all the publicity, it could be real ugly this year. But,like they say, someone has to draw. Good luck.
From: SteveB
08-Jan-10
Odds are horrible even with max points...probably about 1%
From: Redman
08-Jan-10
Now that the point system has been in place for 4 years, is there any way to know how many people have max points since many of them should have drawn most areas with 2 or 3 for elk?
From: wyobullshooter
08-Jan-10
There are 7,305 non-residents that have max PP's going into this year's draw.
From: Redman
08-Jan-10
Wow, thats alot.
From: nukedog
08-Jan-10
I already know of many who are putting in for 113 this year! The odds will be a lot less than one percent, and there are some mining trespass issues to consider, but someone has to draw, so let us know how it works for you.
From: elkmania
08-Jan-10
good luck drawing that tag, u have better odds hitting the power ball,good choice though.
From: royboy
09-Jan-10
actually odds for 113 are way good compared to powerball(1 in 195,249,054)Good luck Zoller!
From: midwest
09-Jan-10
Like Robb says, "ya gotta believe!"
From: Rick M
10-Jan-10
Mike, I think the odds are about the same as drawing A S-32 sheep tag!! Oh yeah, you drew that one last year didn't you? Never mind. Just let me know how the hunt goes in 113 then would ya.
Rick M
From: delliott
11-Jan-10
I enjoy reading the posts on this site. This is my first ever post. I drew a tag in 2007 and killed a bull. I saw two other bowhunters. Not sure how they did. Season Sept. 1-30. Odd country for elk. Best day saw over 30 bulls. Saw more bulls than cows. Cow calls were very effective. For elk country terrian is easy. Good luck.
From: GreenGenie
11-Jan-10
AHH! Delliott is proof that drawing can be done!
From: midwest@work
11-Jan-10
delliot, Did you have any land access problems?
From: delliott
11-Jan-10
I didn't have access problems. I had just retired and moved to Sheridan, from N.C. The regional biologist goes to my church. That helped plus I spent considerable time scouting . I met a rancher and got permission on some deeded land. That was a plus, however most of the elk are on public land, and by studing maps good acess. By the way it was my second elk hunt and first elk. Good learning experience,and since have been succsssful in the bighorns. THe lord has truly blessed me. My wife suports my passion,and I,m still healthy enough to pursue my passion of bowhunting in some of the best country on earth. Also stricker with the wonderful photos'[see yellowstone] goes to my church.
From: midwest@work
11-Jan-10
You are truly livin' the dream, delliott! Good for you!
From: city hunter
11-Jan-10
delliott congras onm your move out west and your elk
why as a nonres would u put in for this unit odds are so bleak
From: delliott
11-Jan-10
I moved to Wyoming after taking early retirement in 2004. Thus I applied as a resident. If I remenber correctly there was only about a 5% chance as a resident. As stated earlier,odd habitat for elk ,especially compared to Bighorns, but I understand they were originally prarie animals so I guess tne Thunder Basin Grasslands is natural. Good luck to all.
From: elkcrzy1
11-Jan-10
I think everyone should put in for 113 myself !!! Its awesome !! Just do it, you cant go wrong with huge bulls everywhere and piece of cake to draw too.
From: city hunter
11-Jan-10
yes listen to elkcrazy the rut has got him going ,, yes put in for this i heard u can shoot 380 class bulls easy ...
From: Bill in MI
11-Jan-10
LOL this is funny, having not suscribed to the HF this year I didn't know that 113 made the cut. And I thought this hunt was going to be off the publication radar as Eastmans left it out... wishful thinking ha!
But read up...The problem, according to the regional bioligist, is that there are too many bulls, the ratio is too high. I really think this is a terrible thing and I will go on record and tell all you guys that you shouldn't apply here and have to deal with such a horrible, horrible situation. Definatly apply elsewhere. All the bulls will be broken up and mostly dead from the fighting before you get there, an awful situation for sure.
Thx Bill in MI
From: Bill in MI
11-Jan-10
On the other hand, threads like this tell me where not to apply...lol.
Bill in MI
From: Hunt cell
01-Aug-13
They don't get broke.up till beginning last week of sept. so should be good for 3 weeks
From: Oneinrut
18-Aug-21
Hi thread. Would it be a good choice to look at 113 with a governors tag? Thx
