Why Wyoming is THE Place for a Western Elk Hunt
When it comes to finding a classic western elk hunt, several states offer good opportunities. You will find great elk hunts in Idaho, Montana, Colorado, Utah, Arizona, Nevada, Oregon, Washington and a few in California. Each state offers a different angle or ecosystem where elk roam, creating a diverse set of opportunities.
3 Things to Consider When Planning a Wyoming Mule Deer Hunt
From the Red Desert to the Black Hills, and from the high Rockies to the sagebrush prairies, Wyoming’s rugged landscapes provide the backdrop for some incredible mule deer hunting.
The state has populations that migrate across long, historic routes. Wyoming is also home to resident populations occupying a home territory for their entire lives. From the high alpine to the wide open praries, Wyoming is a great place to hunt mature bucks living in these wild and rugged western landscapes.
Hunting Mule Deer in Wyoming with Table Mountain Outfitters
When you think of mule deer, several western states come to mind. Each has its own unique qualities for a mule deer hunt. In Wyoming, big resident deer and migratory groups are present in excellent numbers. While Wyoming has plenty of productive public land, some of the best range lies on big tracts of private land habitat. Wyoming lacks suburban sprawl, resulting in big, traditional ranchlands that hold trophy bucks.
7 Things You Can Expect On Your First Antelope Hunt
The American pronghorn is a completely unique species, found only in North America. They’re not related to African antelope, or any American cervids like deer or elk. In fact, “antelope” as we refer to them colloquially, are the only horned animal that sheds its horns annually.
3 Spot and Stalk Decoy Tactics for Antelope
Wyoming is antelope country and hunters can approach their hunt in a number of different ways. Hunting from a blind over water is certainly the most effective method for archery hunters. Rifle hunters can often use folds in the landscape to get close enough for a shot. Even so, antelope have excellent eyesight. The ability to shoot comfortably out too 300 yards and beyond is a major advantage.
It’s Time to Purchase Wyoming Preference Points
It’s time to purchase Wyoming preference points! Points for all species are on sale from July 3rd through October 31st. Any points you purchase this year can be used in the 2024 application draw or beyond. Don’t wait. Pick up a point each for elk, deer and antelope and set yourself set up for great hunts in the future!
Rifle Antelope Hunts – A Table Mountain Customer Favorite
Wyoming is the antelope hunting capital, where hunters are welcomed with an abundance of tags and opportunity. Here at Table Mountain Outfitters, we enjoy exclusive leases on expansive Wyoming ranches. Spot and stalk rifle antelope hunts are extremely popular and for good reason. Available licenses, high success rates and fast-action hunting make this a great experience.
Quick Tips for Field Judging Antelope
Field judging antelope is a subjective art that requires a keen eye and great optics. Closer is always better but sometimes you are forced to make decisions from a long distance. Elk and deer are far easier to judge because they have distinct tines and features that are easy to spot. An antelope’s horn features are subtle and can be difficult to discern.
Elk Hunting Fundamentals: Elk Calling Strategies
Elk season is coming and it’s time to hone in calling techniques while strategizing for the hunts ahead. Here at Table Mountain Outfitters, we have the benefit of hunting unpressured elk that can respond to a variety of calling strategies during archery and even rifle season. For our hunters and guides, it can be a thrilling experience!
From Harvest to Taxidermist – How to Manage Your Trophy
Our hunters here at Table Mountain Outfitters enjoy high success rates, and many will want to preserve the memories of their adventure with a shoulder mount or other taxidermy. If you are considering a mount, do some advance planning to help make sure you get what you were hoping for and a quality end product. Of course, our guided hunters have the advantage of hunting alongside our expert guides who will manage the caping and processing. Even so, it’s best to have a plan in place before your hunt.