East side or Wet side of Bighorns

[Turbodude]

Anyways going out on a limb here, getting close to the NR elk application. Not expecting any intel here but thought I would throw it out there. Is elk hunting better on the W side or E side of the Bighorns. Thanks in advance & please feel feel to PM

 

[Hilltop]

Right and wrong answers both ways. Personally, I would save points for a year or two.

 

[Turbodude]

You are right but am running out of time. And want to burn up these points before that are no good.Am planning on moving to Sheridan this spring and wanted to get an area I could scout

 

[jmwyoming]

I know parts of 38.
Try Boyd ridge and Dry fork.
Sheridan is a great place.

 

[jmwyoming]

Lake creek also

 

[Turbodude]

Thx Jm, I ended up putting in for 45, 38 had too many carryovers from last year already due to the Elk Fire cancellation.

 

[Turbodude]

After reviewing the Wyoming G&F proposed 2025 season changes thinking about changing my draw app to unit 41. Have you had any experience in 41? Thx Turbodude

 

[disabled combat vet]

Are the proposed tag reductions for both resident and non resident?

 

[ScottR]

41 can be a good hunt, it can also be a real challenge. Scouting will be king for sure.

 

[Hilltop]

Are the proposed tag reductions for both resident and non resident?

They are always proportionate since nonresident get a % of overall tags. It impacts both