Wyoming opener

[Short Track]

How crazy is this weather !! What should I expect for Oct 1st rifle opener ??

 

[amassi]

Wind

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[Sccritterkiller]

I have seen opening day 70 and last year if was 29ish with couple inches of snow on the ground..temp who knows...but you can always count on the wind!

 

[HiMtnHntr]

There are a lot of these inquiries. They always end with "prepare for any weather". I have seen people leave WY cursing its very existence, but those same people seem to always want to come back.... with more of their friends.

 

[T_Nelomz]

All my hunts have been pretty mild weather. 30s-40s at night, 50s-60s during the day. But that was in north central Wyoming just west of Gillette. We always road camp so I bring clothes for all weather conditions. From reading past weather reports you can expect anything from below freezing to 80 degrees, so you really need to be prepared for anything. If you have a Go Hunt account you can look up historical weather for every unit.

 

[Short Track]

Makes it hard when flying in from New York.... I need to pack light & heavy camo..

 

[wytx]

Use some clothes to pad your rifle in the case. Better bring layers.

 

[Short Track]

My outfitter says it's usually a 1 day hunt.. Especially if your not picky. Is it worth bring rain gear?? Being my first antelope hunt.. I'll shot a doe, and mount it

 

[scfreeman66]

My outfitter says it's usually a 1 day hunt.. Especially if your not picky. Is it worth bring rain gear?? Being my first antelope hunt.. I'll shot a doe, and mount it

Are you booked for a 3 day hunt? In a good area? If so, I would hold out for a shooter buck. Shouldn't be hard to turn one up. Pack clothing that you would be comfortable with sitting in 30° weather. You can always not wear as much and that should cover 90% of the forecast. Bring a baclava/neck gaiter, they help with the wind. Bring leather palmed gloves, they help with all things that poke you. Don't overthink it too much. Most likely will have mild weather but there is always that chance....

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[AndrewMT34]

My outfitter says it's usually a 1 day hunt.. Especially if your not picky. Is it worth bring rain gear?? Being my first antelope hunt.. I'll shot a doe, and mount it

It may be a one day hunt, but Antelope hunting in WY is a target rich environment. Wait for the one you want, and definitely find a buck.

Also, do what you can to prepare for shooting in the wind. Good Luck.

 

[jruff002]

Wind

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i literally LOL on this one, wind for sure and the slickest A$$ roads in the world if it rains!

 

[Short Track]

How about aiming directly into the wind.... or at least 45 degree angle.... I'll figure out the wind so it's not a cross wind...

 

[WCB]

How about aiming directly into the wind.... or at least 45 degree angle.... I'll figure out the wind so it's not a cross wind...

seriously?

 

[Short Track]

100%. Not every wind is a full cross wind.. and I'll have no problem positioning myself where it's not at 90 degrees.

 

[Whiskey_Fish]

seriously?

I also didn’t know 45 degree wind didn’t count. I’ll have to try that.


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[Short Track]

It counts 50%.

 

[Whiskey_Fish]

It counts 50%.

Agreed. Slightly more complex than that, but I think the point was... still gotta work that wind. As someone who only shoots on the plains of WY and CO... it matters a lot. 45 or 90 degrees.


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[Steve O]

I took “wind” not for shooting, but for mental attitude and survival. The wind in Wyoming is incessant and typically strong. It wears on a guy...

 

[WCB]

It counts 50%.

3/4 value

30 degree wind would be half value

 

[muddydogs]

100%. Not every wind is a full cross wind.. and I'll have no problem positioning myself where it's not at 90 degrees.

In antelope country with them beady eyed suckers looking at you, you will have problems positioning yourself for about any shot let alone moving around more to get the wind. Your lucky if you can keep the wind from blowing straight to them and have an access point where they can't see you. Depending on the area your hunting on a guided hunt it might be different but for the public land DIY hunter he had better know how to shoot with some wind at all angles and know his limitations.