Region R?

I've done as much research as I can at this point....and it seems like applying for this region might fit my expectations of bagging a respectable buck. The season fits my work schedule, the draw odds are good and from what I can gather at this point from reading stats for the area, there is a "fair" chance of taking a mature buck. I am also waiting for the latest Eastmans Journal to arrive so I can see what it says about the region before I make my final decision. Last years issue reported that several of the units in the region were considered "good" odds for taking a trophy type buck......170 or better??? If I draw, I plan on making a scouting trip sometime in September. Anyway, if I could get any comments or suggestions as to why or why not I should put in for this unit.....that would really be helpfull and Much appreciated. Also, any suggestions on general areas to get me pointed in the right direction to start scouting would be great. I have bought maps and pretty much wore out the google maps site looking at the region.
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waynedevore
I assume your talking Region R WA?
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"waynedevore" wrote:I assume your talking Region R WA?
Yes....region R in Wyoming. Do you know much about that Region wayne?
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"WaHunter" wrote:
waynedevore wrote:I assume your talking Region R WA?
Yes....region R in Wyoming. Do you know much about that Region wayne?
 I thought you were talking region "R" Washington. PM sent.
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I too am looking at this region. confused with the draw odds, says last year there was 217 as the quota and 296 apps. Well this year it says region R 1,000 as the quota, I cant beleive they would up the quota that much in a year!
I also have been looking at region Y, I like the area adjacent to 53, more terrain and less roads and rugged
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look at the huntin fool from last month and it will give you a bunch of info on Wyoming and that region as well.
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MNHunter
Shane

I hunted Region Y last year on an OTC tag. This year I am applying for Region R as my second choice after a limited quota area.

The reason I decided to try another area is that Region Y has a strong dividing line right down the middle from Public (National Forest) to mostly private. I am quite sure the deer understand this dynamic, lets just say I saw alot of nice bucks about a mile onto the private land.

I don't think this factor will prevent a guy from bagging a nice buck in the Bighorns, but you are going to have to get off the road like anywhere else, and by 15 October there is plenty of snow in those mountains. I saw/talked to alot of dejected souls coming out of the national forest saying they didn't see anything but maybe a couple of does.

This year the way I looked at it there is only one big difference between hunting R or Y, and that is what type of access is available outside the national forest boundary. I think the buck quality is pretty close between the two, it is just how many options the wiley old bucks have to avoid the pressure.

Hope this helps a little

Ross
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