Dougfirtree
Well-known member
Hi all,
I'm looking at units for a hunt in 2017 (rifle, cow) and unit 19, in Wyoming has caught my attention for the following reasons:
It looks to have good elk populations and a pretty good success rate, it is not super high in elevation, nor is it the roughest country in the world, though it still seems like pretty, western country where one could have a bit of adventure. It seems to be mostly open country and I'm really in the mood for some spot and stalk hunting (I get my share of creeping through the thick woods at a snail's pace here at home, in the Adirondacks. I'd like to give my binos a workout!).
My initial look makes me think that private land could be an issue in this unit, though the Muddy Mt. HMA seems to open up a lot of the private land there (if I'm understanding that system correctly). And, there is a fair bit of BLM and state land.
I'd be really curious to hear any thoughts from folks who have hunted the unit, or are familiar with it. Does the private land really trip you up? Is it a fun unit? If not, any other thoughts given what I'm looking for? Is the Muddy Mt. HMA system pretty user-friendly? Good spots to camp? All advice welcome and appreciated. Thanks!
I'm looking at units for a hunt in 2017 (rifle, cow) and unit 19, in Wyoming has caught my attention for the following reasons:
It looks to have good elk populations and a pretty good success rate, it is not super high in elevation, nor is it the roughest country in the world, though it still seems like pretty, western country where one could have a bit of adventure. It seems to be mostly open country and I'm really in the mood for some spot and stalk hunting (I get my share of creeping through the thick woods at a snail's pace here at home, in the Adirondacks. I'd like to give my binos a workout!).
My initial look makes me think that private land could be an issue in this unit, though the Muddy Mt. HMA seems to open up a lot of the private land there (if I'm understanding that system correctly). And, there is a fair bit of BLM and state land.
I'd be really curious to hear any thoughts from folks who have hunted the unit, or are familiar with it. Does the private land really trip you up? Is it a fun unit? If not, any other thoughts given what I'm looking for? Is the Muddy Mt. HMA system pretty user-friendly? Good spots to camp? All advice welcome and appreciated. Thanks!