Hunting in the West means endless opportunities to tag world-class game, hike amongst pristine views, and enjoy variable weather. While one afternoon may bring sunshine and blue skies, the following morning could result in heavy snowfall. This provides a great opportunity to catch game moving down from higher elevations — but only if you and your gear are ready. For me, this starts with packing gear into the field that is as versatile as po[...]
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The Guided Hunter’s Daypack: What (and What Not) to Bring
A guided hunt is an awesome experience. It often means seeing a new area for the first time, and sometimes hunting a new species for the first time. One of the most common questions we receive from our guided hunters is what they are responsible to bring.
We send a checklist to each of our hunters before their trip. The needs of a hunter on an antelope hunt from town are of course much different than hunting elk or mule deer from a remot[...]
Spot and Stalk Mule Deer Hunting Tactics
The open country nature of western mule deer means you are often forced into careful stalking scenarios during both archery and rifle seasons. Spot and stalk mule deer hunting is extremely visual and will truly test your patience. The experience is thrilling, especially when you creep within range and create a shot opportunity.
Find and Observe
Glass, glass and glass some more. Before you start a stalk, find your deer. The first few h[...]
What Rifle Should You Bring On A Western Big Game Hunt?
Each hunting season, we have the great opportunity of hosting many hunters on their first western big game hunt. But whether it’s their first time hunting out west or not, there are still plenty of pre-trip questions to answer. One common question we hear is regarding what rifle to bring on a big game hunt.
Our big game hunting guides have the opportunity to see a lot of animals hit the ground each year. We’ve seen the good, the bad, and t[...]
Fall Black Bear Season was a Success
With our 2016 fall black bear season in the books, we are happy to report that we had another fun season of hunting here in western Wyoming along the Greys River. As always our hunters enjoyed the great accommodations and home-cooked food at the Box Y Lodge. But most importantly, we were able to take some beautiful color-phase black bears.
As we like to mention, this area of Wyoming is known for producing predominantly color-phase bears and th[...]
3 Tips on Choosing Binoculars for a Western Hunt
Whether it’s open country antelope hunting, a high country mule deer hunt or archery elk, we spend a great deal of time each season looking through the glass. When hunting in Wyoming’s vast landscapes, having quality binoculars provides a clear advantage. Here are three of our tips on selecting binoculars for a western hunt.
1. Consider Quality
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