9 Mule Deer points
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Topgun 30-06
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Againstthewind
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15 years ago I remember some nice deer coming from the Meeteetse area, but that was kindof pre-wolf and grizzly explosion, and pre-mule deer numbers all over the state going down. It looks like its about 1/2 wilderness, which makes it harder for non-resident hunters. That's about all I know, no recent info. Its pretty straight up, you get up to ~13,000 feet from 7,000 in 15 miles or something like that. Well, good luck.
I should clarify the area that you apply for is 105-1 which encompasses 105, 106, 109. Anyone have experience in any of these 3 areas?
kiddwinner
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I hunted area 90 for deer just a couple years ago and helped out a guy this last fall for 90. He went home empty after hunting over two weeks out there. He was looking for a big-un and never found one. Best buck he saw during scouting or the hunt was one buck he thought would go 170. You really cannot expect to hunt that area effectively without the assistance of a local or a guide w/unit specific details. Its a huge unit with all open country and those big bucks will bed down in a small clump of brush in the absolute middle of nowhere and you'll never find them because you'd need 10 years of hunting to cover all that ground. I know a local that his family has done well out there when they draw, but even he said its a tough hunt because of all the ground you have to cover...and he means covering without a quad or truck. In case your wondering, I took a nice mature buck, the biggest I saw out of 30 bucks (just counting the 4 pts or better) with the help of a local, but it didn't break 160. I always say 90 is a good solid fun hunt for open country 130-160 deer...a few bigger get taken every year, but YOU can't count on it. Same can be said of a lot of general deer areas in WY. I hunted it because I like open country muley hunting and I greatly enjoyed the experience. If anyone draws 90 shoot me a PM...good luck in this year's draw.
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Topgun 30-06
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It's because of the net and magazines pushing certain units as blue chip, etc. All it takes is one or two people killing a good buck or bull in a unit and posting it. Then everyone and his MIL puts in for the unit and it ends up being a max PP unit in the next year or two. People just don't understand that the chance of an average guy going anywhere out there on a DIY hunt and shooting a big buck are very slim nowadays compared to decades ago when they were on every hillside and just stood there to let you shoot them! It's really too bad that there are so many out there now that can't be satisfied with a good time outdoors whether they shoot something or not and the craze now is BIG or they aren't satisfied!
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I completely agree, Topgun. I used to have that mindset, but over the years I've learned that the HUNTING is more important than the HARVESTING. Sure, I'd love to kill 200" bucks every other year. But I'd rather have food in my freezer to provide for my family. My kids light up when they ask me what's for dinner and I say deer steak or elk steak. The antlers hanging on the wall are forgotten about by everyone but me. My girlfriend actually cusses them when she's dusting the house.
Colorado Cowboy
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IMHO it really boils down to knowing the unit you want to hunt. I know that's not always possible, but nothing beats "boots on the ground"! Like I said in my earlier post, I hunted 74 for antelope for years without seeing many deer, just a doe or 2 here and there. One year I just changed my pattern a little and discovered a small area that held some great mule deer bucks. Every year I hunt 74 for antelope I check this area and the deer are there. It is part of unit 90 and I have never drawn a tag for it yet...even with max points. Maybe 2015 will be my year.
I can't imagine applying for a unit with the intention of doing a diy hunt and never having been there. I have hunted several new units here in Colorado and Wyoming, but I have always scouted them first, before applying for a tag. Sure I'm retired and have more time than most guys, but this is the only way I'll do it. The only exception is if I go with someone who has hunted the unit before.
Just sayin.............
I can't imagine applying for a unit with the intention of doing a diy hunt and never having been there. I have hunted several new units here in Colorado and Wyoming, but I have always scouted them first, before applying for a tag. Sure I'm retired and have more time than most guys, but this is the only way I'll do it. The only exception is if I go with someone who has hunted the unit before.
Just sayin.............
Matthoek21
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Good point Colorado Cowboy as I am a recent testament to your statement. This is very hard to do and I even hired a scouting service. Guess I should of just hired a guide...but even that doesn't guarantee success. One day I will start thinking like the 'ol timers...I hope. I'm getting closer. The older you get the more and more you learn. But I understand the "Young Bull" mentality cause I've used it over and over with limited success.
90 is one of the most over rated deer areas in the state. It has the same reputation that 128 did. For whatever reasons, the glory years are gone, but people refuse to give up the dream. I've goat hunted in 90 every year for the last 6 - 7 years. I've spent a lot of time scouting and hunting everywhere out there. I've seen a fair number of deer, but only a couple were trophies. I hunt the western side of the state every year and would take a couple of those areas over 90 hands down...
NDHunter
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PointsHunter
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Take your 9 points and put in as a group with your best hunting partner with 2-3 points for unit G. You should average out high enough to draw. You'll have a better hunt with a good friend than holding out for a solo hunt in one of the "max points" units.
Zim
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Yup this is what I intend to do with my max points. Heck I got a couple buddies with zero, even that should work.
Haven't decided yet. Probably this year or next year. Any thoughts?? Kind of waiting to see how the winter turns out.