Been there before, elk came first and never hunted my bear tag. I might be there again this year if I draw Wyoming. Let em grow, In Wisconsin, I guess.
I love every part of hunting antelope. Should be a good time in the right area. I’ve always looked at big antelope like big bears. You kind of just know when you see them. You can look at so many antelope that are just marginally different and then a big boy steps out and you know.
It wont take that long, the wait will eventually start to come down again. It will be around 5-6 points in a couple more years.
Fun opportunity is chasing bobcats with only a couple points in the meantime.
Western hunting is certainly getting less attractive for the non-resident every legislative session. That’s bound to have impacts.
Its also only a matter of time before the whitetail craze kicks off again.
I wouldn’t bother to pack a weapon if I was shed hunting out there. I don’t pack when I’m walking in the bear woods either. The chance of this happening is just way too slim but it sucks when it happens.