Our Top Daypacks for a Wyoming Big Game Hunt
Choosing from all the hunting daypacks on the market can sure seem intimidating. But a great big game backpack will help keep your gear organized and accessible in the field. Hunting in Wyoming with Table Mountain Outfitters means you have great lodging each night and a full overnight pack is not necessary.
Wyoming Elk Applications Are Approaching
The deadline for Wyoming elk applications is right around the corner. The state makes it easy to plan ahead with early deadlines for nonresident hunters. Nonresident applications open January 3rd and run until January 31st in 2023. That’s a short window for our nonresident applicants. So don’t miss it!
How (and Why) To Pack a Bare-Bones Hunting Kit
On our guided big game hunts here in Wyoming, there’s no need to lug around a hefty pack. You only need the essentials when we set out each day of the hunt. The advantage of private access and road and trail systems means the vehicles do the heavy lifting while we focus on the hunt. Here’s how to build a bare bones hunting kit to have everything you need when we make the stalk.
Purchase Wyoming Preference Points By October 31st
This is it, our final reminder! You can still purchase 2020 Wyoming preference points. But you must do it by the October 31st deadline. October 31st, 2022 Is The Final Day To Purchase 2020 Preference Points! Don’t miss your opportunity to purchase a preference point this year for antelope, deer and elk in Wyoming.
Wyoming Bow Hunts are Underway
Bow hunts are now underway in Wyoming! We’re excited for the start of the 2022 hunting season, and the archery seasons in particular are always a highlight for us. Archery antelope season began in mid-August and our hunters have already been off to a quick start. These bow hunts for pronghorn are primarily done from ground blinds. In the August heat and with cagey antelope bucks, it’s never easy. But patience and persistence have paid off.
Frequently Asked Questions About Wyoming Preference Points
The deadline to purchase preference points in Wyoming is on October 31st! If you haven’t already purchased preference points this year, log on to your Wyoming Game and Fish Department (WGFD) account now. If you don’t already have an account, it’s easy to create a new one. Accumulating preference points for each species in Wyoming is essential. YES, that means antelope too! You don’t need to know any units or seasons. Just purchase a point and we can help you decide how to use them later. Buying a point will improve your options and your ability to draw a license in the future.
Arrow and Broadhead Selection for Big Game Hunts
Choosing your arrows and broadheads for big game hunts is an important process. Some hunters have a general approach and use the same system for antelope, deer and elk while others favor different products for each species. Regardless, you must dial in the weight and spine and practice with the same system you plan to use in the field. For this reason, choosing your arrows and broadheads well in advance of the season is important.
Must-Have Archery Gear for Western Big Game Hunting
Our Wyoming big game hunts offer exceptional shot opportunities for archery hunters. Quality Antelope, Mule Deer and Elk are all harvested regularly using blinds, spot and stalk and calling strategies. Our antelope hunts are geared towards ground blind specific hunts. Meanwhile, the mule deer hunts employ a mix of both ground blind and stalking tactics. And our elk are primarily targeted on foot, using a combination of calling and spot-and-stalk strategies. Regardless of which species you’re pursing, every archery hunt calls for specific gear to get the job done.
Preparing for a Table Mountain Archery Hunt
Archery hunters with Table Mountain Outfitters enjoy exceptional opportunity rates with 90-100% opportunity for antelope, mule deer and elk. Each species is a little bit different and archery hunters should prepare for some specific scenarios. Clothing, equipment and shooting abilities all play into preparing for a successful hunt.
Planning Your Optics System for a Guided Wyoming Hunt
At Table Mountain Outfitters, we hunt antelope, mule deer and elk using a variety of techniques. The optics we use will often depend on the hunting scenario and general approach to each individual species. Our guided hunters always have multiple sets of eyes of the terrain, and our guides are experts at locating game in this terrain. But it helps to have your own optics, and it’s simply more fun when you’re able to help locate game, field judge and plan stalks.