So I’ve seen a lot of retailers liquidating their Sitka gear and they have some not so nice things to say. Is Sitka having some internal struggles with corporate structuring, any insight to what is going on. It seems a lot of people are staying tight lipped on what is going on. Eurooptic and...
We never ended up going because my dad passed away and we decided to hold off for that year. However I am coming out this year. We applied for the region R special since as a small group we average 2 points. I will have my 13 yo son with me this time so we're hoping the winter doesn't beat up...
Hey guys, this is probably more for the guys who live in Wyoming or have been through the area, but I put in for Region R deer this year and was wondering how bad the winter has been on the west side of the Bighorns. I'm considering changing my area to region B so I can hunt pronghorn also...
It appears that this is the year to burn some points and go hunting in Wyoming one last time. I would think the point creep is going to double overnight. Think I might have to see how the point creep on the special tag affects the draw odds in a few years. If it makes it easier to draw a...
We are thinking about Region D possibly this year, may I ask which unit you were in and how was access? I'm not asking for specific spots, just trying to eliminate potential units. Also how was the hunting pressure? Thanks for any info.
I was there this past November from Nov 12-20. It was a much more difficult hunt than I thought it would be. All I can say about hunting in POW is make sure you have the best waterproof equipment you can afford because it will be tested every day. It's an amazing place, but honestly some of...
I hunted private and public ground in region c a few times. The public ground can be difficult to access and the easy to access areas get alot of pressure. Some advice, try to find some ranches to pay a trespass fee, it will make your hunt less stressful. We used to hunt the Meike Ranch and...
We weren't able to go, my dad has heart issues and ended up in the hospital with an internal bleed. We bought the tags but weren't able to make it out. We're thinking about going this coming fall. If you don't mind me asking, how was access. I've heard it's not as easy as it looks.
So would you guys suggest spending the extra for a region R special tag or would you recommend a different region? Does the last reply mean there's a decent amount of elk or few mule deer?
I think we'd be happy with a buck in that range. So far my biggest scored 155 and if the 3 of us could get close to that we'd be very happy. Is there a chance at seeing any cow elk while we're deer hunting?
I was hoping to get a mule deer tag in Colorado and maybe have a cow tag in my pocket just in case. I just noticed the new dates and structure for Colorado. I've always hunted region C around Kaycee but haven't been there in a few years. Region C in Wyoming was always a guaranteed tag but for...
Hey guys, maybe you can help me decide where I should go this year. I'm trying to decide on paying the extra for a special tag in region R Wyoming or look at units in NE Colorado such as 3 or 4. I'll have 2 other guys with me this year and possibly my 10 year old son. Just hoping for a good...
I've hunted region C several times, my biggest was a 155 inch 5x5, the other times were basket rack 3's and 4's. Make sure to buy a point this year to up your chance in the draw for the deer tag. You could always pick up a few antelope doe tags and do some recon for your next hunt.
This discussion has made me rethink my priorities in life. It's not until now that I've realized how important my influence is on my son. Thanks for your different points of view.
I must honestly say that I haven't taken as much time passing on my knowledge and spending time with him outdoors. It's nice to get other people's opinions and experiences. Thanks for the response, it's got me thinking.
So, I have a question for all you guys out there who have kids. How did/do you get your kids to love hunting? I grew up loving hunting for as long as I can remember. All I've ever wanted to do is chase deer, bear and anything else I could hunt. My issue came up the other day when I was...
Sorry I haven't responded for a while,busy this time of year. As far as units thinking about 73, 76. I've never been in this area before and wanting to find some new ground. I've always hunted the areas around Kaycee and Buffalo Wyoming which terrain wise isn't too challenging. We're not...
Hey guys I was planning on taking my dad to eastern Wyoming for a diy mule deer hunt this fall, but his health has put a damper on that this year. So I've been doing some research and reading on OTC mule deer hunting in southeast Idaho. Could anyone give me an idea of the terrain and...
No I haven't, never really took a look at them. It would be a nice lightweight packable rifle for those long hikes. I might have to look into using this rifle a little more.