Deer area 34. I’m going all in for it. I just want to hunt this area.

Riley7/08 · May 24, 2021

I should draw this area with my points, any info would be helpful. I’m going to try to scout it this summer but that will just be for a few days, then I’m going to get there the week before season opens to scout and hunt for the fist week of rifle season . Alll if I draw. I should. I e heard there’s a place somewhere in the unit you can get fuel ?

DoubleDropMuley · May 24, 2021

Inbhunter said:
I should draw this area with my points, any info would be helpful. I’m going to try to scout it this summer but that will just be for a few days, then I’m going to get there the week before season opens to scout and hunt for the fist week of rifle season . Alll if I draw. I should. I e heard there’s a place somewhere in the unit you can get fuel ?

Don’t know about the area but good luck in the draw and sticking to your guns and going for it!!

grosventrehunter · May 24, 2021

Inbhunter said:
I should draw this area with my points, any info would be helpful. I’m going to try to scout it this summer but that will just be for a few days, then I’m going to get there the week before season opens to scout and hunt for the fist week of rifle season . Alll if I draw. I should. I e heard there’s a place somewhere in the unit you can get fuel ?

Don't do it...

shootem · May 24, 2021

I second that, I still shake my head every time I think about that unit. DON’T DO IT...

Riley7/08 · May 25, 2021

I’m going to hunt it. It was my plan years ago when I started buying points so I’m staying the course

Conrad8899 · May 25, 2021

Why not wait a year or two? Deer are not in good shape that is why WG&F cut deer tags this year... In fact there was plans to up the deer tags for the last couple years and the tag number would of been 400... Its Ur points though.....

oregonmuley · May 25, 2021

Inbhunter said:
I’m going to hunt it. It was my plan years ago when I started buying points so I’m staying the course

That was my plan also when I started collecting points. Wanted to hunt 34 one day, now I'm at 12 points and doubt I'll put in for that unit, which is tough since 12 points is kinda in a tough spot to draw anything good.

Riley7/08 · May 25, 2021

I think it will still be a fun hunt, I’ll get to camp for a few weeks and I’ll be happy to shoot a deer that’s 150 or better and I think that’s still possible there

Riley7/08 · May 25, 2021

So I heard there’s a place somewhere in the are that rents cabins and you can get supplies and stuff there ? I’m going to camp but it would be nice not to have to drive back to Casper if I need something, anyone know where this is ?

JakeSwensen · May 25, 2021

Good luck on your hunt. I don't know the area but it only takes one good buck to fill your tag! Go hunt and have a good time.

shootem · May 25, 2021

Inbhunter said:
I think it will still be a fun hunt, I’ll get to camp for a few weeks and I’ll be happy to shoot a deer that’s 150 or better and I think that’s still possible there

Good luck! I never saw a buck dead or alive last year close to 150. If you’re ok with a 120” buck then you’re good. It was a waste of my 12 points, but hey they are your points you can do what you want.

SS! · May 25, 2021

All the guys crying how bad the unit is didn’t do their research. You know what you’re going into and have the right attitude. It will pay off for you. Good luck, take lots of pics and share the story with us!

deercountry · May 25, 2021

If your set on this unit, just let me know, I can help you with what I know about this unit. I have hunted for many years in and around that area.

jm77 · May 25, 2021

Inbhunter said:
So I heard there’s a place somewhere in the are that rents cabins and you can get supplies and stuff there ? I’m going to camp but it would be nice not to have to drive back to Casper if I need something, anyone know where this is ?

I live in Casper and have hunted 34 a lot in the past and don't know this place you are talking about.

highfastflyer · May 26, 2021

Food, lodging and liquor in the south Big Horn Mountains. We specialize in outdoor weddings, reunions and retreats. We are also a great spot for hunting and fishing.

Willard Springs Lodge - Google Search

jm77 · May 26, 2021

highfastflyer said:
Food, lodging and liquor in the south Big Horn Mountains. We specialize in outdoor weddings, reunions and retreats. We are also a great spot for hunting and fishing.

Willard Springs Lodge - Google Search

This is in the northwest corner of the area and up on the mountain. Not where I would be with a 34 tag in late October. Casper is a far better home base for hunting 34, but obviously not as rustic a setting.

But what do I know?

270Whatelse · Jun 2, 2021

Plenty of 150" inch bucks if you know what your doing. Ok not behind every tree but they are definitely there.

finnman · Jun 4, 2021

Hunted it last year. Wasted our points. But that is hindsight. Lots of research, lots of glassing, never saw a buck over 23” wide.
Elk hunters were up high in the NW corner, we spoke to a couple of them, not much of any deer up high.
it is a massive area. No doubt there are nice bucks in there....we never found them in 6 days of hunting.
amazing scenery, never seen anything like it before. Bring a camera.

madmoose · Jun 5, 2021

Hunted it last year with the wife. That unit blows. Burned alot of points. Warned by others not to do it.. I did. And I regret it 100%.
Cool country. Awesome for goats.

Muleman1 · Jun 6, 2021

Yep I hunted last year I’d choose a different unit

Riley7/08 · Jun 6, 2021

madmoose said:
Hunted it last year with the wife. That unit blows. Burned alot of points. Warned by others not to do it.. I did. And I regret it 100%.
Cool country. Awesome for goats.

Did you get a buck ?

Riley7/08 · Jun 6, 2021

Muleman1 said:
Yep I hunted last year I’d choose a different unit

Did you get a buck ?

HalfAce · Jun 6, 2021

I considered that unit a few years ago, and got the feeling the limited quota was not for growing trophy bucks but more for keeping that place from getting shot out. Whatever the reality is, there’s always a couple big bucks in any unit.

Muleman1 · Jun 6, 2021

Riley7/08 said:
Did you get a buck ?

Yes but worked my A$$ off and wasn’t the unit I thought it would be

Muleman1 · Jun 6, 2021

highfastflyer said:
Food, lodging and liquor in the south Big Horn Mountains. We specialize in outdoor weddings, reunions and retreats. We are also a great spot for hunting and fishing.

Willard Springs Lodge - Google Search

I stayed there and they don’t sell supplies they do sell lunch and dinner and you can stay In the cabins bring cash and lots of it no ccs due to no internet

Muleman1 · Jun 6, 2021

Biggest buck I saw the 16 days I was there

Riley7/08 · Jun 7, 2021

Muleman1 said:
Biggest buck I saw the 16 days I was there View attachment 42261

Was you hunting up in the north west part of the area or more of the sage open country? Looks like the open country

Muleman1 · Jun 7, 2021

Riley7/08 said:
Was you hunting up in the north west part of the area or more of the sage open country? Looks like the open country

Yessir

Largebull · Jun 7, 2021

Biggest buck I saw in only 2 days of hunting in 2018. didn't try hard . Was anxious to get home to AZ. ,I had a Kaibab tag. But I would say you could find one like this . I think You would have to hunt your butt of and find the Daimond in the Rough to get a big one in that unit. I was ok with this dink...................BULL!

Riley7/08 · Jun 17, 2021

Well I didn’t draw. Can’t believe it. I applied with 10pts special. Crazy

shootem · Jun 17, 2021

You should feel relieved that you didn’t waste all that money and points on a crappy unit.

SS! · Jun 17, 2021

The guys that can’t find a big buck in 34 are the same guys that don’t find big bucks anywhere else. Give a 34 tag to a guy that consistently kills big chit and he will kill a big buck.

jm77 · Jun 17, 2021

SS! said:
The guys that can’t find a big buck in 34 are the same guys that don’t find big bucks anywhere else. Give a 34 tag to a guy that consistently kills big chit and he will kill a big buck.

^^^This

Muleman1 · Jun 17, 2021

SS! said:
The guys that can’t find a big buck in 34 are the same guys that don’t find big bucks anywhere else. Give a 34 tag to a guy that consistently kills big chit and he will kill a big buck.

Yeah yeah yeah !!!

madmoose · Jun 18, 2021

Riley7/08 said:
Well I didn’t draw. Can’t believe it. I applied with 10pts special. Crazy

Take it as a sign. Your lucky.

schoolhousegrizz · Jun 18, 2021

SS! said:
The guys that can’t find a big buck in 34 are the same guys that don’t find big bucks anywhere else. Give a 34 tag to a guy that consistently kills big chit and he will kill a big buck.

What size of buck did you guys take out of there?

SS! · Jun 18, 2021

schoolhousegrizz said:
What size of buck did you guys take out of there?

Look back at our PMs you sent last year

shootem · Jun 18, 2021

SS! said:
Look back at our PMs you sent last year

Come on SS, stop being so humble and post a pic of your giant buck. It would give hope to the other poor suckers and terrible hunters that there are big bucks in that unit.

SS! · Jun 18, 2021

shootem said:
Come on SS, stop being so humble and post a pic of your giant buck. It would give hope to the other poor suckers and terrible hunters that there are big bucks in that unit.

I’ve never applied for unit 34 and even if I did and killed a big buck I wouldn’t post it for you snowflakes to look at. I see you have hurt feelings and I’m sorry but the truth hurts.

shootem · Jun 18, 2021

SS! said:
I’ve never applied for unit 34 and even if I did and killed a big buck I wouldn’t post it for you snowflakes to look at. I see you have hurt feelings and I’m sorry but the truth hurts.

You’re a funny guy there SS. It cracks me up the stuff you spew out of your mouth on the internet. By the way, my feelings aren’t hurt. It just goes to show how little you know and makes your credibility worthless.

SS! · Jun 18, 2021

shootem said:
You’re a funny guy there SS. It cracks me up the stuff you spew out of your mouth on the internet. By the way, my feelings aren’t hurt. It just goes to show how little you know and makes your credibility worthless.

? oh man I apologize I hurt you. Feel free to PM and I’ll make it right for you.

Riley7/08 · Jun 18, 2021

Guys. I didn’t mean to start arguments here, I was just wanting to hunt this area and was looking for any info that people would share, good or bad but it didn’t matter to me either way I was still going to hunt it if I could get a tag, appreciate everyone’s opinions and help ! Maybe next year.

SS! · Jun 18, 2021

Riley7/08 said:
Guys. I didn’t mean to start arguments here, I was just wanting to hunt this area and was looking for any info that people would share, good or bad but it didn’t matter to me either way I was still going to hunt it if I could get a tag, appreciate everyone’s opinions and help ! Maybe next year.

Thanks a lot Riley!