Non Resident Deer Help

[in2chukar]

I am under the impression that if I want to hunt Region G or H, I pretty much need a guide.

I am also under ther impression that Regions K and W might suit me better as a DIYer. More opportunity to hunt places that don't require a guide.

Just looking to hunt Wyoming or at least start accumilating points. Not necessarily after a trophy, just and opportunity to hunt 150 or better class Mule Deer.

Have an Uncle that lives in Cody, so that is an option as well. Just seems like alot of private ground and wilderness horseback country.

Is it possible? Or as a Nonresident do you pretty much need a guide and hunt the National Forest if you want to be successful? Thanks for any info.....

 

[Willy_P]

I have not been hunting in G but have been hunting mountain deer in WY since the early 80's. It isn't real bad if you can read a map a little or teach yourself to or get someone to show you how. Maptools.com has some good info and scales to use to work with a gps. With all that said my limited draw area I hunt is just getting too hard to draw anymore and I'm pretty much planning on moving that way after this years draw. There are no wilderness areas in G and H is pretty open. K looks interesting to me also. I would think you need to figure rather you want to hunt sage country deer or mountain deer first off though. Personally I like mountain hunting for deer. If you want sage deer I think K is it and I know for a fact that B holds some on public land. As I get older I may need to switch to sage deer though. Read some backpacking books and learn to pack light and use the equipment in places where you wouldn't be up s--t creek if it failed or you misjudge how much fuel for the stove etc. Take an orienteering course at the local community college. It can be done without horses if you learn to bone a deer out so you are not packing over a hundred pounds of deer out instead of just the edible portions. While you let a point or two build go to G in the milder weather after the summer lightning storms are over in the afternoons and just learn the land. Stay a night at first and then try 3 days, then a week. Most folks can manage it on their own and I bet you can too. There are some good folks here to steer you in the proper direction if you want to learn.

 

[cqh1]

Region G has no wilderness, lots of National Forest and some BLM in the southern portion. No guide needed. Region H has a lot of wilderness but some National Forest also. Some areas around Cody would be fine if you are happy with a 140-150" deer; many areas that are not wilderness and a motel-based hunt is possible.

 

[YukonDall]

THE NON RES. CAN HUNT A TON OF PLACES IN REGION H FOR ELK & DEER AND NEVER RUN OUT OF COUNTRY TO HUNT.....ITS ENDLESS. I WAS THERE LAST YEAR FOR BOTH E & D AND SAW A TON OF EACH. I THINK REGION H HAS 14 DIFFERENT UNITS IN IT.....BEAUTIFUL COUNTRY...YD.

 

[in2chukar]

Thank you all for your input. Much appreciated.

Sounds like G and H are a possibilty. I just assumed that they were mostly designated wilderness areas that require a non resident to have a guide.

Once again, thank you all....

 

[HunterScout]

One thing to keep in mind when your hunting with an outfitter, they are traveling horseback trails and routes that have been used for years. The truly big Buck Muleys that are takebn in these areas shy away from the horseback trails.

If you back pack in to remote areas off the beaten paths you will have better luck not to mention a better time.