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.
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.
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!
Shooting Accessories to Consider for Your Next Wyoming Hunt
Hunters don’t need a pile of shooting accessories. But a few handy items can make a difference in the field. Gear is no replacement for skill. And learning to shoot from a variety of positions is important. Practice with and without your rifle bipods and accessories to prepare for every possible scenario.
Watch Out: Wyoming Deer and Antelope Application Deadline
Application season has a way of sneaking up on us. And the Wyoming deer and antelope application deadline is approaching quickly. If you haven’t started thinking about Wyoming license applications, now is the time. Applications for deer and antelope must be submitted before May 31st. But don’t procrastinate until the last minute.
4 Things to Know About Mule Deer Hunts with Table Mountain
At Table Mountain Outfitters, our mule deer hunts offer an enjoyable and unique experience. We are fortunate to lease some of Wyoming’s vast private-land ranches, where quality habitat, combined with exclusive access, and unpressured mule deer, create an incredible hunting 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.