How To Hunt Elk in Wyoming in 2025
Applications for Wyoming elk are due by January 31st. That’s not a big window, so it’s time to get started! Here’s what you need to know in order to hunt elk in Wyoming.
3 Tips to Get in Shape for Your Fall Hunting Adventures
If you ask most of our hunting guides for their advice on being prepared for your next Wyoming hunt, it usually boils down to two things. First, practice with your weapon. And second, do your best to get in shape.
For more about shooting, check out our previous article here. But here, we want to take a look at why it’s so important to tackle some physical conditioning before your next Wyoming hunt – or any western hunt for that matter.
5 Tips for Better Marksmanship
Too many hunters sight in their rifles just before the season and head straight into the field. Shooting on a regular schedule and practicing in real hunting scenarios is essential for building a reliable skill set. Training at the range and in the field will make you a better marksman and a more successful hunter.
Table Mountain Hunters are Looking To 2025 and Beyond
The 2024 season was a blast, punching tags and living THE LIFE. It doesn’t take long after the season ends to start dreaming about the next. Hunts are booking faster than ever and our hunters are now planning for 2025 and beyond. Looking for a hunt opening in 2025? We have elk hunts available to those who have Wyoming preference points! Contact us for details.
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.
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!
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!
Prep Your Pack for Your Next Wyoming Hunt
Travel to Wyoming during hunting season, and you might experience every climate imaginable. Hot sun, heat and dry weather can coincide with blizzards and sub-zero temperatures. You just never know what to expect. Each species also comes with its own set of hurdles that should influence the contents in your pack.
Following Blood Trails in Archery Season
Many of the Table Mountain archery antelope and mule deer hunts are based from strategic blind locations. The opportunity to sit tight while trophy bucks come within range is ideal for archery hunters. After taking the shot, following blood trails to recover the animal is an important skill and is not easily done in the western terrain.