Wyoming Elk Unit 33 - cow tag help!

[hunt1up]

So our group applied for our expected hunt, unit 12 cow. Last year it was near 100% draw. Well this year that same unit was rated as a green chip deer unit by Eastmans. Apparently the deer hunters wanted cow tags too, because the applicants tripled and we didn't draw.

Anyway, we put unit 33-6 as our second choice and we drew. Last year it had a 10/9 opener, so if we drew we figured we'd just bump our trip back a week. Well it looks like this year they moved the opener to 11/1.

Because of this move in season, we aren't too keen on hunting that late in the season. For one, it's whitetail rut here in IL. Secondly, I know how unpredictable the weather can be in WY during October, let alone November. We would possibly have to use the tag in late November or December.

So should I figure on crap weather? Also, given the layout of the land, it seems the elk would likely be on private after some bull season hunting and some snow on the higher elevations. Would cheap private land access be an issue for a late season cow?

We're tempted to eat the tag and go dump some antelope and/or deer points.

 

[Hilltop]

That entire area is rated as difficult public access. Did you have property lined up to hunt earlier in the year?

You may look into archery hunting. I'm not sure if this tag is good during September or not but maybe its worth looking into. Better to try with a bow than to eat the tag.

 

[hunt1up]

That entire area is rated as difficult public access. Did you have property lined up to hunt earlier in the year?

You may look into archery hunting. I'm not sure if this tag is good during September or not but maybe its worth looking into. Better to try with a bow than to eat the tag.

No, we were going to make it a combo hunt with a unit 73 antelope tag or 34 deer tag and just hunt the public that we could find. Sort of split the season between two species and adjoining units.

That archery option is intriguing, though our hunt length isn't ideal. Basically 7 days in new territory.

 

[AT Hiker]

I sent u a PM about something else. I will look at my maps and see the exact border for 33 /34. I deer hunted around there some the past couple years. Seen elk one year and didnt see them the next.