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With our experience of guiding hunters in Wyoming and the understanding what to do to prepare yourself
for your hunt, we have put together a list of items so that you can maximize your enjoyment of this classic sport.
Wyoming's diverse terrain provides scenic beauty but can test one’s physical abilities. ATV's,
horses and 4x4 vehicles are used to cover the country, but walking is involved on all our hunts. The hunter who has prepared
him or herself physically has the edge on scoring a trophy. To make your evenings a time to relax and enjoy your vacation,
rather than nursing sore muscles, we suggest you prepare yourself physically for your hunting experience. An exercise program
initiated before your hunt will help you considerable while you are on your hunt. Horseback hunters are advised to go riding
at least twice shortly before the beginning of your hunting trip and elk and deer hunters are advised especially to undertake
a conditioning program well ahead of your hunt.
One of the most important factors to a successful hunt is your ability to shoot well. Start far in advance of
your hunt by carefully practicing sighting in your rifle. Then try shooting from a sitting, laying down and offhand shooting
position. Shoot 5-10 rounds of ammo at distances of 50-350 yards. We recommend a flat shooting 6x or better scoped .243 or
larger caliber bolt action rifle sighted dead on at 200 yards. We also encourage the use of Bi-Pods or shooting sticks.
If you purchase a Bi-Pod, be sure to get the type that extend far enough to use from a sitting positions. Bi-Pods will not
fit in the rifle scabbards used on horseback hunts.
Your shooting ability is totally up to you to judge and improve.
Lots of practice with good equipment can tip the scale in your favor during your hunt. Remember there are no shooting benches
out in the field on your hunt, so make sure you build in time to practice before you get out there.
Below are our recommendations for a typical 4-5 day hunting trip. On more lengthy hunts, add a change of clothing
for additional comfort. Special attention should be paid to outerwear. These should be a noiseless as possible so please leave
clothing made with nylon material at home. Weather is unpredictable and can range from snow and 0 degrees F up to 70 degrees
F, so best to be prepared for anything. Please confine personal items to two medium-sized duffel bags and one gun case.
- Clothing
- Hat with brim
- Stocking cap
- Blue jeans, canvas or wool
pants
- Wool or flannel shirt
- Sweaters
- Underwear, socks (wool)
- Leather boots
- Cold
weather boots
- Camp shoes
- Leather gloves, cold weather gloves
- Fluorescent orange hunting vest
- Rain
coat and pants
- Cold weather coat
- Cool weather coat
- Gear
- Licenses
and Hunter safety certificates
- Lightweight day pack
- Sleeping Bag (down or fiberfill to 0 degrees F)
- Pillow
- Cartridge holder (prevents shells from clinking on stalk)
- Flashlight
- Binoculars
- Canteen
and water bottles
- Hunting knife
- Rifle
- ammunition
- Sundries
- Toothbrush,
towel, washcloth, soap, shampoo
- Medicine (aspirin, prescriptions)
- Chapstick, or sunscreen
- Camera,
Film and Batteries
- Sunglasses (if prescription, bring extra pair)
Licenses for hunting are not transferable to another person according to Wyoming and law. All Wyoming licenses are
on a drawing system. We are happy to help you in securing the permits for your hunt. Please send completed applications to
us and we will submit them for you. Leave the hunt area blank.
License fees not included in the cost of your hunt:
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