wyoming region D
tejashunter
7/5/09 8:32pm
Hello hunting experts!
I came across this forum a week or two ago while looking up information on mule deer hunts for wyoming and thought I would try and join/fit in. I will take this oppurtunity to thank everyone in advance for being patient with us folks from Texas as we sit in stands above feeders to hunt while everyone else has to work at it so be gentle in regards to my line of dumb questions. Just to head off one commonly asked question NO everything is not bigger in Texas... I only stand 5'10". Now to the meat. Me and a few friends of mine signed up for a hunt to Wyoming and were forunate to have been drawn for Region D? We have never been Mule deer hunting nor have we ever been to wyoming, but hope to have a good trip. I was hoping some of you could shoot me straight on what to expect (good or bad) and maybe be able to fill me in on were the best camping areas would be. one other question I have is wether it is worth while to bring a four wheeler or not? I have a ton of questions but hope this will be enough to kick start the conversations from people who have done it before.
I came across this forum a week or two ago while looking up information on mule deer hunts for wyoming and thought I would try and join/fit in. I will take this oppurtunity to thank everyone in advance for being patient with us folks from Texas as we sit in stands above feeders to hunt while everyone else has to work at it so be gentle in regards to my line of dumb questions. Just to head off one commonly asked question NO everything is not bigger in Texas... I only stand 5'10". Now to the meat. Me and a few friends of mine signed up for a hunt to Wyoming and were forunate to have been drawn for Region D? We have never been Mule deer hunting nor have we ever been to wyoming, but hope to have a good trip. I was hoping some of you could shoot me straight on what to expect (good or bad) and maybe be able to fill me in on were the best camping areas would be. one other question I have is wether it is worth while to bring a four wheeler or not? I have a ton of questions but hope this will be enough to kick start the conversations from people who have done it before.
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Your questions would be best answered by calling the bioligist and the wardens for region D in Wyoming at the Wyoming Game and Fish dept.
I live in Wyoming..... but I have never heard of a Region D before. What hunting unit is it i.e. 65 or 76?
I bet you will be hard pressed to find anyone that will disclose a "good" camp location :) Hunting areas here are like gold strike locations..... zip in the word.... unless you want every Tom, Dick and Harry up there in Sept.
Regardless, congrats on your draw... Wyoming is a wonderful place to hunt.... however, I might suggest starting your fitness training now.... the bigs one like it way up top and its no joke getting up there to find them let alone being lucky enough to strip one to your back and hump that sucker out!
Man, I love mule deer hunting in Wyoming!!!
Good luck on your hunt and I am interested to find out what hunt zone Region D is in.....
Regards,
Get the BLM Maps and Forest Service Maps [both a MUST] These will show camp grounds.
Make sure you have good shoes and well broke. Shoes for warm, wet and cold weather. Same as the rest of your clothes bring for all weather conditions.
Be prepared for high elevations and harder work then you have ever done. [climbing mountains is REALLY hard work] then there's the meat to pack out.
I applaud you for doing this hunt on your own, truly! the way to maximize your upcoming adventure.
4 wheeler, I don't know? plenty of hunters bring them. I hate the dang things.
Hoseman Region D according the map sent is in the southeast portion of the state and includes areas 66,70, 74-81, 83, and 161.
Our group was hoping to be in the somewhat in the mountains. Our part of Texas is prodominantly flat so a change of scenery would be nice! Hopefully me climbing in and out of creeks will pay off for the ups and downs Wyoming landscape provides.
Again thanks for all the advice and wisdom given so far.
The story is the same, only the names have been changed to protect the innocent.
Previous poster has it to a "T".
1- Get maps
2- decipher maps until your eyes bleed
3- Find HIGH area as FAR from roads (trails, indian footpaths) as humanly possible.
4- Climb to said area
5-GLASS, GLASS, GLASS,GLASS.
Really not trying to be a wise guy, and will do my best to help. The rules have not changed since 1965. Forked horns are easy and should be avoided at all costs. A check of the B & C record book will tell you that one of the most difficult entries into the book of books is a typical Mule Deer. This magnificant creature needs 3 (three) things to become the object of our obsession.
The genetics to become a calender page photo.
The nutrition to maximize those genetics.
The ability to live long enough to mature to maximum potential.
That given, your very best opportunity to harvest a good mature Muley would be to concentrate on the third prerequisite.
Get as far away as possible from everybody, and spend whatever time your schedule will allow in the country where these studs have a chance to live 6 or 7 yrs.
If I'm making it sound easy, I appologize, It's not.
In 35 years of hunting these bucks religously I have managed to take a grand total of 2 bucks that will take center stage at any cocktail party.
Best wishes and good luck. Please let us know how things work out.
Sincerely,
Spike
Have you tried out google earth? give it a try. Good way to check out elevation and rugged steep trail less areas.