Wyoming is nuts !!!

[Short Track]

I called 8 outfitters in WY for a mule deer hunt. 2026 is booked up. 2027 is booked up early season. November is somewhat available. Prices are as high as an Elk hunt. This is for a lodge-based hunt. No horseback, no back country. No trophy unit. Just 1 or 2 points needed... Crazy !!!!
$500 deposit required for 2008 opening week.

 

[atmat]

It’s not nuts if people are paying those rates.

 

[Short Track]

I just spoke with another outfitter. They are taking deposits for 2029 !!

 

[khart_6882]

Thank your favorite social media hunting influencer for glorifying western hunting!

 

[robby denning]

were you looking statewide or the ever-famous (2) western regions?

 

[Short Track]

statewide. I'm looking for an average deer. Doesn't need to be a super-duper trophy. But I'm not giving more than a $100 deposit 3 years out.

 

[wytx]

Many folks stayed out after the big Winterkill and are now looking to go hunt.
Probably won't get any better in the near future.
Mule deer numbers are down so they want that big buck asap.
Prices, yeah that sounds pretty crazy but with a limited resource folks are going to pay it I guess.
Still some good DIY hunts to be had if you have the time and equipment to do it.

 

[robby denning]

statewide. I'm looking for an average deer. Doesn't need to be a super-duper trophy. But I'm not giving more than a $100 deposit 3 years out.

Understood

and if you haven't, be sure and contact Isaiah at Huntin' Fool or the Epic Outdoors crew. They work with a lot of outfitters.

and with all, get on any cancellation list they offer (some don't) and stay in touch right up to the seasons. Not uncommon at all for guys to cancel because they booked under self-imposed duress anyway (like the Idaho General NR tag fiasco of previous years--lots of turnbacks). This will depend on if the outfitter can still secure a tag for a client taking a cancellation hunt.

But be flexible and keep looking. Good luck,

 

[wapitibob]

Apply for a region, take a week to hunt, stay in a motel, and shoot it from the county road. No need for an outfitter.

 

[Trial153]

unless you paying for access to private property, I can't for the life of me understand why you'd even consider an outfitted mule deer hunt

 

[BRTreedogs]

statewide. I'm looking for an average deer. Doesn't need to be a super-duper trophy. But I'm not giving more than a $100 deposit 3 years out.

Gonna have to figure it out on your own or sit in the couch then.