Region E, R or F???

Can anyone help me make a decision on which of these three regions I should choose for a 2nd choice. I have picked unit 90 for my first choice, but will probably not draw as I only have 1 pref point. I have narrowed down my search for my second choice between these three regions based on time of year the seasons start (work schedule!!!) and draw odds mainly. But have been also looking at success rates on bucks and also hunting pressure....I know, I know....the hunting pressure will not be light in any of them....but I am in half way decent shape and am willing to hunt off the beaten path and glassing for hours on end does not bother me either. Also any buck in the 160+ range will suite me just fine for my first hunt in WY and I will find my own honey holes as I go........so I just would like some general pointers on anyones past experiences in these regions. I havn't heard a lot of positive things about WY in general, but it has still got to be a ton better than my home state of Washington. Finally, I have joined the "Huntin Fool" service....so I should get some pointers there as well......I just want to exhaust all rescources I can before I commit.

Thanks
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waynedevore
Which of the 3 Regions has the best drawing odds as a second choice?

Seems to me to be a toss up. The three regions are similar. High Mountains and rough country to rolling sage plains.
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looks like F and E have better odds than R. I noticed that F has some units with seasons starting in November, that is intrigueing with a possibilty of hunting the rut. I am just wondering why, because this seems to be the only region that has general seasons in November??
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I think the Nov 1 openings are related to weather. Some other regions to the East open on the 1st such as "A". Region. "F" has the Big Horn River country that would be much milder and later snow cover due to lower elevation. Normal years the high country would be inaccessible by Nov.

Yeah, hunting Mulies in the rut would be intriguing.

I have a little hard time deciding a region or area. Guess I'll go with Region E again.
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