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    Weather and antelope Horn growth

    Whats the weather been like so far in central WY? Is it looking like a dry spring and summer. Do you think there will be real good horn growth in antelope this year? I may be hunting around the 10 sleeps area. Its a lot of money to apply with the special tag so I'd like to do it when I have a...
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    Left Over Draw Date

    Does anyone know the approximate date for the left over tag drawing? I might be in AK working and don't want to miss it. I may have to have a friend put me in for a tag. Thank You
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    WY deer 119-2

    I have 6 deer points and was thinking of putting in for this area. I know its not the easiest area to hunt and the time is not the best for deer. I'm 67 but still in good shape and don't mind a backpack hunt. Looking to get some info on this unit as to deer quality, terrain, and the amount of...
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    Region F Deer

    Drew region F deer as a second choice tag. Just received some maps and I have a few tips on areas to start looking. I will hopefully hunt until the end of the season 111 and 112 but may do some hunting in Oct also. any one want to share some info on areas 105 and 106 but any tips of hunting F...
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    2017 Antelope Success thread!

    here is mine
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    Three Weeks in WY

    Just got back home to WA on Sunday after three weeks, fishing, backpacking and antelope hunting in WY. To say I had a great time would be an understatement. I got to Big Piney on Mon afternoon, 4 days before I was going to meet my friend from Up State NY at the Big Sandy TH. I was able to...
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    Fly fishing in the Wind River range WY

    I may go on a 6 day backpacking trip in the wind river range with some friends in early Aug. I know there are some lakes and small streams up there. Is it worth taking a fly rod on this trip? What fly's should I bring? I'll be fishing sub and on the surface if I can. Ill be hunting antelope...
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    A/T Tires

    Thinking about buying a set of Kuhmo or Yokohama Geolandars for my F-150. I had a set of the Geolandars before and they worked very well in WY but don't know much about the Kuhmo's. Anyone running these on their trucks.
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    Draw question

    I thought I new the WY draw system very well and no way I'm I birchen because I drew both my second choice deer and antelope areas. Here my question. I put in for deer area 34 in the special draw with 5 points but I drew region F my second choice. From the draw odds it look like I should have...
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    Backpacking Boots

    I need a new pair of boots to use for backpacking 30-50 loads and maybe some chukar hunting here in WA. Sierra Trading post has some good deals on boots. I was looking at the La Sportiva Omega, Asolo Neutron. both seemed to be rated fairly well. Also looking at a pair of La sportive Trango S...
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    120 Vs 125 deer trophy quality.

    I've been trying to find out why Eastman's list trophy quality for 120 higher than 125 when 125 is a lot harder to draw. Talking to the biologist for those areas he said 125 was better. I also looked at the MRS from 2009 on and they list 125 trophy as good up until 2013 after that marginal. Area...
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    WY Deer 5 points

    I have 5 deer points and been studying on where to use them other than in region H and G. I talked to a biologist last week and he suggested 117 and 119-2 both can be drawn with 5 points. I also been also looking at 125 and 34 but not a sure bet on drawing those Looking for 160 plus deer. Will...
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    Deer area 36-1

    I see there are left over tags for this area. Anyone who has hunted it know if a 150 + buck is possible here and whats the access like? thinking of maybe doing a combo hunt with the antelope tag I drew. Any info would be appreciated.
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    WY Deer areas 84 & 37

    I have 4 deer points and it looks like I may not be able to Draw region G in the special draw. It looks like I could draw 84 or 37. I'd like to get some feedback from people how hunted these in the past few seasons before I talk to the biologist for these areas. Looking for a 150 in or better...
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    WY Antelope hunt picks

    I have 3 points and I'm willing to burn them in the special draw. I'm thinking of units 74, 75 or 115. I've hunted 74 and 115 in the past. Hunted 74 in 11 and 115 in 2012. I'm looking for a goat that will break 80 inches and I'm willing to spend the time to do it. I'd like to hear from people...
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    Camera Advice

    Thinking about making the leap into a digital SLR camera. A friend at work wants to sell me a Canon ESO 60D with a Tamron Af 18-270 mm f/3.5-6.3 Di 11 vcld lens for $400. The camera and lens are in excellent shape. It looks like from all the research I've done its a good deal and a very decent...
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    WY Antelope Draw Change

    Does anybody know if its past the date that you could change you draw picks? Is it possible to get out of the draw all together if one wants to? thanks
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    Central WY Moisture

    Thinking about applying in the special draw for an antelope tag but wanted to see if there has been good moisture for horn growth before I do. Interested in the Ten Sleeps area moisture for this spring.
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    Getting Old

    Hi my name is Robert and I've been on this site for at least three yeas but this is my first time posting on the CO forum. I was hoping I could get a little info from some of you CO deer hunters. My dilemma is that I'm 64 yr old but still in very good shape but I only have 3 deer points. I...
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    Cow elk in area 59

    My friend wants me to go on a cow elk hunt with him in area 59. We hunted 61 a few years back and did well. All those tags are sold out. Whats 59 like for access and available land to hunt? He just ran this by me last night but I will do some research before I buy a tag. Any info would be...