That time of year again

[ElkStalkR]

Controlled hunt apps are open today. Already got mine put in.

I do have one question. I put my wife in for Wichita Mountain Cow hunts. IF she draws will they let me assist and hunt with her? She loves to hunt and has killed elk before, but no way in hell will she go in by herself. She will want me there "guiding" her or she simply won't go.

I got drawn for a cow years ago in that place so I know they shuttle you in and out but I never asked or paid any attention to see if they allowed any helpers in to assist BEFORE the elk hit the ground.

 

[Oklahomabassin]

Controlled hunt apps are open today. Already got mine put in.

I do have one question. I put my wife in for Wichita Mountain Cow hunts. IF she draws will they let me assist and hunt with her? She loves to hunt and has killed elk before, but no way in hell will she go in by herself. She will want me there "guiding" her or she simply won't go.

I got drawn for a cow years ago in that place so I know they shuttle you in and out but I never asked or paid any attention to see if they allowed any helpers in to assist BEFORE the elk hit the ground.

IIRC they only allow helpers in once an elk is on the ground.

 

[dlbleak]

IIRC they only allow helpers in once an elk is on the ground.

That is my understanding too. I’ve thought about going down just to volunteer as a helper. A guy from work helped his son then got to help and 82 year old gent that downed an elk. Sounded like they always need people.

 

[ElkStalkR]

Well I guess if she gets drawn I’ll call and if that’s still the same answer she won’t be going! Lol

 

[Oldman62]

The last time I applied for any of the hunts was 1998 I think, can't remember for sure but a long time ago. Decided to put in this year and try my luck. It's been so long ago I have no preference points.

 

[dennishoddy]

Well I guess if she gets drawn I’ll call and if that’s still the same answer she won’t be going! Lol

There are exceptions to the one hunter rule. My buddy drew a bull tag several years ago and an elderly gentleman had a panic attack on the way in. After evacuation to the hospital, he came back for the hunt. At 90 yrs old the guys took him out and helped him get his cow.
If your physically challenged and can't walk in, etc, the ODW will assist you in getting an elk from what I've seen and heard from other hunts.

 

[Okie4570]

Well I guess if she gets drawn I’ll call and if that’s still the same answer she won’t be going! Lol

Why not call and find out and then apply?

 

[dennishoddy]

Why not call and find out and then apply?

Think he said he already sent in his application.
I hate that because if she won't show, it eats up a very valuable tag that someone else could have used.

 

[Okie4570]

Think he said he already sent in his application.
I hate that because if she won't show, it eats up a very valuable tag that someone else could have used.

Oops didn't catch that part.

 

[okieshooter777]

I see it talks about the preference points, but cannot find where you check your points? Also i dont see the results of last years draws, as far as how many hunters and how many kills? Am i missing this stuff somewhere?


edit: i see preference points now, once you click to sign in it shows, but still do not see results of 2018 hunts