I been looking at doing a last minute elk hunt in area 129 does anyone have any info on this area? it looks really big. My uncle use too live in the gillette area for many years and i have yet to ask him any info. As i was reading i see this area was General License Any elk. I assume that this means there is no limit on license avail in this area compaired to other areas? Any pointers would be great
thanks
Gary

"General Elk" implies exactly that.

I don't have my USGS quads handy, but I think I'd check to make sure I could access the area before I committed to a hunt. That's my old speedgoat range, and if memory serves me right, most of it is privately-owned (be prepared for a trespass fee or exclusive leases to guys who call themselves "guides").

Sounds good i plan on doing alot of research the rest of the week. My uncle lived in gillette for many years and hes out of town so i cant exaclty ask him just yet. just wanna jump on this asap to get all my ducks in a row. what would be the best way too check into this with out traveling there first etc? Any info would be greatly appricaiated(sp).

I do not remember where that area is but I am from the Gillette area. I will try to look it up and let you know what I find out.

Ok, this area was just recently created within the last 10 years. There are not many elk in this area and most of it is private like stated above. However my friend and his dad did see a few elk that were very close to the borders a few years ago. Everything is worth a try but it will be tough. Did you draw a license this year? If not you will have to wait until next year.

Thanks for the update, we found out today that general areas non res cannot buy over the counter. but other areas we can, so we bought mule deer tags thsi afternoon for regional A and then applying for tags next year. it was a last minute hunt but hey what can ya do. i have a calender that i have all the application deadlines on it so i know ha. Thanks for all the info guys
Gary