Chugwater Wyoming

[lovetotrapitall]

Getting ready to head to Wyoming next week for antelope and mule deer. Just curious if anyone has hunted around Chugwater/Wheatland area (antelope area 34, Deer Region T)? The biologist said things look good out there this year when I talked to him a couple months ago but I haven't been able to get a hold of him since he did the aerial survey in August. Just thought I'd see how things are going out there. I know it has been very dry. Thanks fellas!

 

[Trigger50]

A lot of irrigated fields in that area. Keep checking areas every couple days for new antelope bucks. The rut and hunting pressure will move them. 1 good tip Ive learned over the yrs hunting eastern WY is that mule deer will always bed in the shade, unless its cloudy. So always think where is there shade as you hunt. Doesn't have to be a big area of shade. A single rock, tree, washout or cut can hold deer. Generally, not always, deer don't like to bed around cattle.

 

[lovetotrapitall]

Thanks for the wisdom Trigger. This will be my first time out there. I have been reading and researching for hours on end trying to give us a good chance to fill tags. I have certainly found some shady green areas on north facing slopes that seem like the perfect fit for deer. Google earth has been a big help in weeding out some of the good and the bad because they just updated their images for the area I am looking to hunt this past July. Thanks again for the help!

 

[bowhuntmontana]

I don't have any wildlife intel for you, but get some Chugwater chili while you're there. It's good.

 

[JohnCushman]

The chili at the Chugwater Motel is out of this world, and so are their burgers...and the beer is cheap

 

[Southwind]

Damn, now I'm jonesin for chili and beer.

 

[JohnCushman]

Damn, now I'm jonesin for chili and beer.

I'll feed ya

 

[lovetotrapitall]

Getting excited now fellas! One week and I should be looking at Wyoming prairie. Sounds like I better stop off for some chili one night for supper.

 

[Big Slick]

The chili at the Chugwater Motel is out of this world, and so are their burgers...and the beer is cheap

That was a fun trip! Cheap beer and chili makes for a long evening with Cushman!

 

[LuketheDog]

Ha, this is funny, a guy at the rifle range was just yesterday telling me about the great chili in Chugwater...

 

[Southwind]

I'll feed ya

I would dine and lift a glass with you anytime Cushman!

 

[wytex]

I'm not sure as of now but Chugwater does not have a gas station for those of you hunting near there. They are supposed to build one this year don't know if it is open yet. Plan accordingly.

 

[lovetotrapitall]

Well...we found the antelope. I was beyond tickled to shoot my first one ever! I also filled my doe tag and we hunted some mulies as well. Had a blast and can't wait to go again.

 

[Rooster52]

NICE ! Antelope hunting is great !

 

[JohnCushman]

Awesome!!

 

[Southern Elk]

Congrats!

 

[Mudranger1]

Very nice congrats! How did the deer hunting go for you

 

[5Speedjim]

Very nice to hear

 

[Reata]

Nice story and great pics, congratulations!