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Bad Guides and Experiences
The moose hunt situation is unfortunately common. The outfitter's reputation gets built on their best guides and the client ends up with whoever is available that day. No accountability in the handoff. The thing that changes this is outfitters who have skin in the game beyond just the booking...- Xploreum
- Post #55
- Forum: Sportsmen Issues
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Wyoming Outfitter recommendation for archery waterhole Pronghorn.
Jeff, your points math is right. Two points by 2028 puts you in a solid position for a waterhole pronghorn tag in a good unit. August archery over waterholes is as fun as hunting gets and a crossbow at 350fps is more than enough for pronghorn at waterhole distances. For outfitter vetting at... -
Is an ATV worth it??
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Rear locker decisions..
Been noodling on this myself for my Bronco. For the F150 5.0 specifically the e-locker from the factory is hard to beat for the price difference vs an ARB install. ARB lockers are bombproof but the install cost on a high mileage truck adds up and you're adding complexity to an already aging...- Xploreum
- Post #35
- Forum: Hunting Rigs - Truck Talk
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Gear and Gear Lists coming here
Both are great packs. Mystery Ranch is bomber quality and the load lifter system is excellent for heavy loads. K4 runs a bit lighter which matters on longer pack outs. What are you primarily using it fo? backpack hunting or day hunts with meat haul- Xploreum
- Post #11
- Forum: Gear, Gear Deals & Gear Talk
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Hey PorterHouse, Saw your post about Wyoming cow elk for 2026. We have a guided hunt on...
Hey PorterHouse, Saw your post about Wyoming cow elk for 2026. We have a guided hunt on Xploreum (xploreum.io) that fits perfectly. 3 days horseback 12 miles into the Washakie Wilderness, licensed outfitter with a Forest Service special use permit, small group, meals included, dates September...- Xploreum
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2026 Wyoming Cow Elk
PM sent. But also wanted to mention publicly for anyone else in this thread: if you're still working through the options, we have a guided cow elk hunt listed on Xploreum (xploreum.io) out of Cody Wyoming. 3 days horseback 12 miles into the Washakie Wilderness of Shoshone National Forest... -
Where To Start
The application game is frustrating and honestly for someone starting at 55 with no points built up, the wait for premium tags could take longer than you want to spend. The good news is cow elk tags in Wyoming are OTC for many units, meaning no draw required, no waiting, no application fees...- Xploreum
- Post #41
- Forum: Tag, Applications, Maps & E-Scouting
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Wyoming Elk Hunt/Outfitter Recommendations
That's a nightmare and unfortunately not unheard of in the outfitter world. The remote camp bait and switch is the worst because you've already driven 2300 miles before you find out. The thing that protects against this is outfitters who operate under a special use permit inside designated... -
Eastern Outdoors Show
Your point 3 is the key insight that most hunters miss. Public land accessible by vehicle means everyone else is there too. The real wilderness experience requires going further in. Wyoming cow elk tags are OTC for non-residents in many units and the Washakie Wilderness requires a licensed...- Xploreum
- Post #9
- Forum: Fireside (A Place for Friends)
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True story
Ha, that fish and game warden has seen it all. On the guided hunt cost problem: Wyoming cow elk hunts are actually significantly more affordable than New Mexico bull hunts and the tags are easy to draw. You get the real wilderness experience without the premium bull tag price. We have a...- Xploreum
- Post #13
- Forum: Fireside (A Place for Friends)
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NM Elk Bottom Feeder
After 15 years of bull rejections that's completely understandable. One thing worth considering while you keep applying — cow elk tags in Wyoming are historically much easier to draw and you still get the full wilderness hunt experience. We actually have a guided cow elk hunt listed on...- Xploreum
- Post #9
- Forum: Tag, Applications, Maps & E-Scouting
