chancey
FNG
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- Jul 2, 2025
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I am planning a hunt for western WY next year and am wondering how far on overage most people hunt from a trailhead that are just day hunting? In one unit I have what looks like a good area that I have camps, glassing knobs, water, etc mapped out. Problem is there are quite a few trailheads within 3-4 miles and only about 1,500’ of vertical to get into the area. A bonus here is if we take two vehicles we could turn this into a one way hunt and keep moving if we are not getting into bucks. Moving every few days and ending up at the other vehicle.
In another unit I have the same features mapped out but it’s almost 8 miles and 2,300’ of vertical. No one way option in this area but will still move camp if needed, doesn’t look as necessary due to the many options of directions to go from camp though.
I know we won’t get away from backpack hunters, people with stock and outfitters but trying to avoid crowds as much as feasibly possible. What are your thoughts?
In another unit I have the same features mapped out but it’s almost 8 miles and 2,300’ of vertical. No one way option in this area but will still move camp if needed, doesn’t look as necessary due to the many options of directions to go from camp though.
I know we won’t get away from backpack hunters, people with stock and outfitters but trying to avoid crowds as much as feasibly possible. What are your thoughts?
