new to the forum and the state

' Neff said

New Member
Jul 30, 2014
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Laramie, wy
Hey guys,
I'm a former Marine, just finished 5 years active duty and now I'm out here to start school at UW, so I'll be in Laramie for a few years. I grew up huntin and fishin in AZ, I've hunted Elk, Mule deer, Couse deer, Turkey and various small game. I grew up mostly archery hunting but I took my first elk with a rifle last year, now that I have a family of my own filing the freezer is my big priority, but I wouldn't turn my nose up at a nice trophy ;). I'm really excited to start hunting and fishing out here in Wyoming but I'm having a little trouble figuring out the draw system. Especially with regards to residents, a lot of the info I find on the Internet is geared toward non residents. So any insight from fellow WY residents (I.e. the difference between general tags and limited quota as far as residents are concerned) any links to other threads that can help a new wyoming resident get started are greatly appreciated. Looking forward to getting to know you all!
 

mnhoundman

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Oct 25, 2012
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Minnesota
Thanks for your service, and welcome! I won't be much help, but I'm sure some of the Wyoming guys will chime in and help you out, good luck.
 

ElkTrout

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Feb 2, 2012
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Parker, CO
Welcome to the forum! Thanks for you service! There are plenty of Wyoming people here that can probably help you out! Sorry I am no help.
 

ssliger

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Mar 9, 2011
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Laramie WY
Welcome, you can PM me any questions you have. I live in Laramie and have been here for 18 years. My first 18 was in Rock Springs WY. So I'm a WY lifer. We could meet up as well if you would like.
 
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libidilatimmy

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Oct 22, 2013
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Wyoming
Thank you for your service and welcome. I've been a Wyomingite since birth so feel free to shoot me a message with questions as well.
 

Hilltop

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Feb 25, 2014
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Eastern Nebraska
I'm also a Laramie native- feel free to send me a PM if you need help with anything. The hunting is great but don't forget the trout fishing... Many places to top the dinner table with fresh trout. Best breakfast in town- Prairie Rose Café- Tell Jason hi for me. J's Steakhouse is another good one...
 

Topgun 30-06

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Jun 12, 2013
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Allegan, MI
Welcome newbie. You can buy a general tag OTC as a resident. The LQ units for deer, antelope, and elk for a resident are a straight random draw with no PPs so you have the same chance every year that every other resident has of getting a quality LQ tag and can fall back on the general tag if not drawn.
 

Boehunter

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Mar 26, 2014
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Wyoming
Welcome to the site the Laramie area is beautifull with lots of great public land general season hunting available!