GOHUNT Bonus Series #18 – 2025 Wyoming Nonresident Elk Application

This episode of the Western Rookie Podcast focuses on the Wyoming non-resident elk application process for 2025. Host Brian Krebs discusses important deadlines, the modified preference point system, application strategies, and the various types of elk licenses available. He emphasizes the significance of understanding the draw system, managing points effectively, and utilizing resources like Go Hunt to enhance the hunting experience. The episode concludes with a reminder of the importance of planning and preparation for successful elk hunting in Wyoming.Application Deadline:January 31st at 11:59 PM MTApplication Style:Modified Preference Point System Application Cost:Regular Elk: $707Special Elk: $1965 State Appplication Website:https://wgfd.wyo.gov/Bonus Episode ResearchState and Species: Wyoming NR Elk Deadline: January 31st  and 11:59 PM MTDraw System: Modified Preference Point SystemParty App Notes: Groups Up To 6Leftover Tags: Available in the Leftover DrawRegular Elk Tag: $707Special Elk Tag: $1965Preference Points: Available from July 1st through Oct. 31st Breakdown:GoHunt Insider Important InfoResults will be available tentatively on May 22ndCan modify application until May 8thMust front the entire tag costUnsuccessful applicants will get a refundWill not automatically get a pointDon’t need to apply for a point – separate period for points only You cannot return an elk license for a refund or get points backNew for 2025Nonresident general elk applicants will now have to apply for a specific region – no more entire stateState is broken up into three regions – IE not that big of a deal for most.The special elk license increased to $1965 – this might push some people who have done special draw in the past to the regular draw and increase point creepWyoming Winter UpdateAnother Mild Winter so farWyoming Draw SystemModified Preference Point System75% of tags will go to highest point holders25% randomly drawn across remaining point holdersSpecial Draw – increased tag fee for potentially better odds – check draw odds to compare and see if its worth it for your caseGroup apps up to 6Group points averaged – greater than x less than y bucketWyoming will over allocate if a group is drawn larger than remaining tags – no decrease in odds to apply as a groupGroup will need a party leader to begin app and send party ID info to rest of groupOnly 1st choice uses pointsLicense TypesType 1 – Rifle tags with most allowing OTC archery stampType 2 – Typically different dates or boundaries as the type 1Type 9 – Archery Only General License – rifle or archery hunt with the OTC archery stampType 4 and 5 – full priced cow/calfType 6 and 7 – reduced price cow/calf and do not use preference pointsUSFS Designated Wilderness Areas – Nonresidents cannot legally hunt DWAs without a licensed Wyoming Outfitter or Licensed Wyoming Resident GuideWilderness Study Areas are designated by the BLM and Nonresidents can hunt those without a guideCheck the GoHunt Maps platform before applying to ensure you know what DWAs exist in your unitGrizzly BearsNW corner of Wyoming is Grizzly country.Can be a concern for someKnow before you applyOne option to get away from crowdsWyoming Elk BreakdownKey state for anyone looking to elk hunt each yearDefinitely worth applying or building points in Majority of the state is over objectivePoint creep was pretty consistent with the new region system in 2024Not known as a 350+ state, but lots of big bulls in the 300-350 are killed every yearLonger seasons with the general units – a lot of tags can hunt both archery and rifle  Connect with Brian Krebshttps://linktr.ee/thewesternrookieHave Questions or Comments? Send an email to [email protected]!Sponsors and Discounts:GOHUNT Insider - $50 Gear Shop Credit with code WESTERNhttps://alnk.to/g3aa8L4GOHUNT Gear Shop – 10% off most items with code WESTERNhttps://alnk.to/e75Pm4uRTIC Coolers – Keep Your Meat Cold!https://bit.ly/RTICCoolersSave $150 on Steelhead Outdoors Gun Safes with code WESTERNROOKIEhttps://tr.ee/fbNvbFXX6QSave10% on Maverick Hunting Blinds & Accessories with code WESTERNROOKIEhttps://tr.ee/vWHcxHKo4uSave 10% on Ollin Digiscoping Adapters with code TWOBUCKS https://tr.ee/ZE1XcQ-fbbSave 20% on your first order at Bull Elk Beard Oil with code TWOBUCKShttps://tr.ee/X4mp2wWCRK YouTube Links Section Connect with Brian Krebshttps://linktr.ee/thewesternrookieHave Questions or Comments? Send an email to [email protected]!Sponsors and Discounts:Save $150 on Steelhead Outdoors Gun Safes with code WESTERNROOKIEhttps://bit.ly/SteelheadoutdoorsSave 10% on Ollin Digiscoping Adapters with code TWOBUCKS https://bit.ly/OllinCodeTWOBUCKSSave 20% on your first order at Bull Elk Beard Oil with code TWOBUCKShttps://bit.ly/BullElkBeardOilCodeTWOBUCKS Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.