Hunting the Rut in Mule Deer Country

Hunting the Rut in Mule Deer Country

Its November and the Mule Deer rut is on! Our Mule Deer and Whitetail are the last of our big game animals to go through their annual breeding season rituals. The action starts in the end of October with the bucks starting to check does for any signs of coming in heat. In early November the rut goes into full swing and can last well into early December.

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Addressing Wyoming’s Hunting License changes

The SNS office has been receiving calls and emails from interested hunters that have been hearing rumors about changes being made to how the Wyoming Game & Fish manages licenses sales for non resident hunters. SNS Outfitter, Sy Gilliland, has been actively involved in shaping legislation pertaining to these issues. As an appointed member of the Wildlife Task Force, he has the inside scoop. So, rather than trying to explain these is[...]

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Post Season Scouting

A task that quickly follows the wrap of hunting season is “deer counting”. The SNS team has a commitment to conservation. Maintaining a knowledge base of herd health is crucial to what we do. Taking the time to obtain these numbers is a tremendous help with the overall management scheme for the years to come. When deer populations thrive, quality hunting flourishes!

Deer counting is a relaxing duty. The equipment list for a [...]

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Art Krueger Hunting Story from Camp Envy

In early November, we caught up with family man, Art Krueger, to hear about his memorable mule deer hunt. Without a doubt, it was one for the books. Unlike previous SNS hunts, the week of October 1st was different. First and foremost, he brought along his wife, Collette, to join him. Secondly, Art succeeded in bringing home his first mule buck!

Three years ago, Art was diagnosed with colon cancer. Collette, being the thoughtful woman she is, s[...]

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November Recipe: Wild Game Roast

Whether you’re ready for not, the holidays are here! Luckily, we’re feeling prepared this year and have already tested a few recipes for when our families come to town. Without further ado, we’re sharing our wild game roast recipe. Not only is this recipe delicious, but it is ideal for large dinner parties, or if you’re looking for leftovers throughout the busy holiday weeks.

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2018 Wyoming High Country Mule Deer Recap

Whoa, the 2018 season continues to impress! It started with our archery antelope success, followed by exciting fall bear hunts, and wrapped up with Greys River mule deer hunts.

Our hunters worked hard, rode many miles on horseback, and glassed the horizon for an unnoted amount of time. But, their efforts were worth it — our hunters took phenomenal animals this year. The hunters were not alone in their hard-working efforts, though. Our gu[...]

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The Summer Outlook for Hunting Season

With the 2018 hunting season just a little over a month away the outlook for SNS Outfitter and Guides season is looking to be a great one. The snowpack this winter was above average and melted off a bit quicker than normal with our early spring which truly worked out in our favor with our spring bear hunts, we had a record black bear season. Not only did the early spring lead to a great spring bear season, it also lead into a very wet summer.[...]

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Make Your Way To Montana: The Deer Application Deadline is Quickly Approaching

Remember when we talked about dreaming big and hunting (equally as) big? Well, it’s time to start thinking about hunting season again. The Montana deer application is less than a month away! So, don’t wait any longer to book your hunt. All applications must be in by Thursday, March 15th.

Here at SNS, we offer two different Montana hunts. First, our exclusive Montana mule deer hunt  — hu[...]

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Meet Erick Mares: SNS Guide and Avid Outdoorsman

Erick Mares looks forward to guiding in the Greys River valley every year. From the breathtaking scenery to the detachment from city life, there’s something about the outdoors that always feels like home to him.

Born and raised in Douglas, Wyoming, Erick is a long-time hunter and avid outdoorsman. He has proudly worked for SNS for almost 12 years. For him, it’s the people he meets that makes all of the difference — especially in the Grey[...]

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Client Story: Kevin Moynahan Tells It All

Hey Sy and Ambrosia, 

This will be my 5th year hunting with SNS, and there is never a dull moment. Recently, I was hunting with my guide, Lex Dyer, looking for a freak antelope (which, we had spotted). Although we began our stalk, we were not able to get on the antelope. But, on our way back, Lex spotted a beautiful antelope, only 200 yards away. He told me, “Shoot that antelope! It’s a very nice one.” We were side hilling at th[...]

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