Hunting the High Lonesome of the Rocky Mountain West
By T. W. Owen
It's 2:00 AM and the horses are standing three-legged on their picket-lines. The fire's been brought back to life for morning coffee and the wrangler has the horses saddled and ready to go to the top of Terrace Mountain in Elk Hunting Area 71 of the Wyoming Teton Wilderness Area. Sleep is over and now the ride to Terrace Mountain and a local elk herd begins.
Last night, your guide told you to expect one, maybe two, "wall-hangers" in the little herd of 40 to 50 bulls, cows, and calves that hang in the little valley visible only from above. He told you that the ride would be about 12 miles (it's closer to 13.5!) and that, since Area 71 opens six days earlier on September 20th than the surrounding areas which all open on the 26th, the elk won't be "gun-shy" yet. He picked you up at the airport two days ago in Jackson, let you rest and acclimate to the altitude, and yesterday made sure your guns were sighted in after the plane ride and baggage handlers got done with their job. After that there was nothing to do but relax in Turpin Meadows and catch some brookies and native 'bows for supper.
I've had the privilege to take this trip as a solitary hunter with my horses and in groups of two to six counting myself and one other guide. This area, like all wilderness areas in Wyoming, is closed to all but foot and horse traffic—not even mountain bicycles are allowed. Another requirement is that all non-resident hunters have to be guided by a licensed guide and each guide can only guide two hunters simultaneously thus the maximum party size of six in my experiences mentioned above.
The above discussion concerns elk hunting in the best area of Wyoming in my opinion. Other big game species in the state include pronghorn antelope, mule deer, whitetail deer, moose, rocky mountain big horn sheep, and the mountain goat. Trophy game animals include the mountain lion and black bear, the difference being that it is illegal to waste any edible portion of a big game animal while the trophy species can be taken for purposes of taxidermy trophies and you do not have to save the meat. However, you'd be missing out on some good eating, again, in my opinion.
Private land is primarily concerned with pronghorn hunting as there are plenty of National Forests and other federal and Wyoming state lands to hunt for the other species. You must have WRITTEN permission from the landowner to hunt on private ground—verbal is not enough! Most land owners in the grassland counties such as Converse, Campbell, eastern Johnson, Niobrara, Natrona, Crook, and Weston charge a trespass fee which can be reasonable to exorbitant depending on previous years' successes and trophies taken on their land. Unlike most of the other western states, Wyoming counties tend to encompass large areas; for instance, both Sweetwater and Fremont each have more land area than any one of four of our New England states! Game and Fish in Cheyenne has all of the land owners that allow hunting on their property and you can get it from them.
The useful websites for Wyoming follow:
WYOMING
First, go to: https://wgfd.wyo.gov/Hunting/Hunt-Planner,
Select a species: let's say elk for example:
https://wgfd.wyo.gov/Hunting/Hunt-Planner/Elk-Hunting
Select a Hunt Area using the interactive map on the following web page:
https://wgfd.wyo.gov/Hunting/Hunt-Planner/Elk-Hunting/Elk-Map
Decide on an area and go back one page to input that area on the "Select a Hunt Area" and enter that. Then click "Apply Now" to be directed to the final page that has the forms and FAQ's already answered and all the contact information you need.
then proceed to the next section where you actually fill out your application.
https://wgfd.wyo.gov/Hunting/Hunt-Planner/Elk-Hunting#begin
If you have any questions, give me a call!
COLORADO
The following is taken from the Colorado web sites as listed immediately below. Having never hunted in Colorado, I thought it best to simply list the steps you will need to go through to get a license to hunt in that state. One major difference between Wyoming and Colorado is that proof of Hunter Safety Education must be provided by anyone born after January 1, 1966 in Wyoming and January 1, 1949 in Colorado.
Another caveat: When researching the data for this article, Colorado hadn't posted their 2016 dates yet so I listed what they had for 2015. The dates will be similar but be sure to check their websites for current data.
http://cpw.state.co.us/thingstodo/Pages/BigGame.aspx
http://cpw.state.co.us/learn/Pages/PlanYourHunt.aspx
By T. W. Owen
It's 2:00 AM and the horses are standing three-legged on their picket-lines. The fire's been brought back to life for morning coffee and the wrangler has the horses saddled and ready to go to the top of Terrace Mountain in Elk Hunting Area 71 of the Wyoming Teton Wilderness Area. Sleep is over and now the ride to Terrace Mountain and a local elk herd begins.
Last night, your guide told you to expect one, maybe two, "wall-hangers" in the little herd of 40 to 50 bulls, cows, and calves that hang in the little valley visible only from above. He told you that the ride would be about 12 miles (it's closer to 13.5!) and that, since Area 71 opens six days earlier on September 20th than the surrounding areas which all open on the 26th, the elk won't be "gun-shy" yet. He picked you up at the airport two days ago in Jackson, let you rest and acclimate to the altitude, and yesterday made sure your guns were sighted in after the plane ride and baggage handlers got done with their job. After that there was nothing to do but relax in Turpin Meadows and catch some brookies and native 'bows for supper.
I've had the privilege to take this trip as a solitary hunter with my horses and in groups of two to six counting myself and one other guide. This area, like all wilderness areas in Wyoming, is closed to all but foot and horse traffic—not even mountain bicycles are allowed. Another requirement is that all non-resident hunters have to be guided by a licensed guide and each guide can only guide two hunters simultaneously thus the maximum party size of six in my experiences mentioned above.
The above discussion concerns elk hunting in the best area of Wyoming in my opinion. Other big game species in the state include pronghorn antelope, mule deer, whitetail deer, moose, rocky mountain big horn sheep, and the mountain goat. Trophy game animals include the mountain lion and black bear, the difference being that it is illegal to waste any edible portion of a big game animal while the trophy species can be taken for purposes of taxidermy trophies and you do not have to save the meat. However, you'd be missing out on some good eating, again, in my opinion.
Private land is primarily concerned with pronghorn hunting as there are plenty of National Forests and other federal and Wyoming state lands to hunt for the other species. You must have WRITTEN permission from the landowner to hunt on private ground—verbal is not enough! Most land owners in the grassland counties such as Converse, Campbell, eastern Johnson, Niobrara, Natrona, Crook, and Weston charge a trespass fee which can be reasonable to exorbitant depending on previous years' successes and trophies taken on their land. Unlike most of the other western states, Wyoming counties tend to encompass large areas; for instance, both Sweetwater and Fremont each have more land area than any one of four of our New England states! Game and Fish in Cheyenne has all of the land owners that allow hunting on their property and you can get it from them.
The useful websites for Wyoming follow:
WYOMING
First, go to: https://wgfd.wyo.gov/Hunting/Hunt-Planner,
Select a species: let's say elk for example:
https://wgfd.wyo.gov/Hunting/Hunt-Planner/Elk-Hunting
Select a Hunt Area using the interactive map on the following web page:
https://wgfd.wyo.gov/Hunting/Hunt-Planner/Elk-Hunting/Elk-Map
Decide on an area and go back one page to input that area on the "Select a Hunt Area" and enter that. Then click "Apply Now" to be directed to the final page that has the forms and FAQ's already answered and all the contact information you need.
then proceed to the next section where you actually fill out your application.
https://wgfd.wyo.gov/Hunting/Hunt-Planner/Elk-Hunting#begin
If you have any questions, give me a call!
COLORADO
The following is taken from the Colorado web sites as listed immediately below. Having never hunted in Colorado, I thought it best to simply list the steps you will need to go through to get a license to hunt in that state. One major difference between Wyoming and Colorado is that proof of Hunter Safety Education must be provided by anyone born after January 1, 1966 in Wyoming and January 1, 1949 in Colorado.
Another caveat: When researching the data for this article, Colorado hadn't posted their 2016 dates yet so I listed what they had for 2015. The dates will be similar but be sure to check their websites for current data.
http://cpw.state.co.us/thingstodo/Pages/BigGame.aspx
http://cpw.state.co.us/learn/Pages/PlanYourHunt.aspx
Hunting the High Lonesome of the Rocky Mountain West
1. Start with Hunter Education
Hunter Education certification and your card number are required before applying for or purchasing a Colorado hunting license if you were born on or after 1/1/49. Colorado honors hunter education certifications from other states and provinces. Read more or find a class here.
2. Choose The Animal You Want to Hunt
Colorado offers 10 big game species. The Big Game brochure contains regulations for deer, elk, pronghorn, moose and bear and an identification page that helps identify animals by gender. Brochures are available online or in print from 750 license vendors throughout the state.
3. Decide Where to Hunt
Colorado is divided into hunting areas called game management units (GMUs). Each year, a limited number of licenses (sometimes called quota) are allotted to each GMU. Some licenses are also available over-the-counter and are not limited in number. Familiarity with your hunting area increases your chance for success. It is important that every hunter know the boundaries of their hunting area. Check out the state maps and unit descriptions in the brochure or online.
4. Pick Your Hunting Season
In general, archery season starts in late August and last almost a month. Muzzleloader season starts in the middle of archery season, and four rifle seasons follow that. The first rifle season is limited to elk hunting only.
The second, third and fourth rifle seasons are combined seasons, where deer and elk hunters are in the field at the same time. The Colorado Big Game Hunting Planner lists season dates, fees, and application dates and deadlines. The five-year season structure overview is a useful long-range season date planner
5. Select Your Method of Take
Colorado offers distinct seasons for archery, muzzleloader and rifle hunting. Legal requirements for the various hunting methods and transporting them in the field are in the brochures.
6. Select Your Hunt Code(s)
You need a hunt code to apply for or buy a license. The hunt code includes the species, sex, game management unit, season/dates and method of take. How to read a hunt code and the tables where they are listed in the brochure are on page 9.
When submitting an application in April, you may apply with up to four hunt codes for one fee on each species application. On deer and elk applications, you can also apply in a second draw called the 'Leftover Draw' if you check the box that says "If unsuccessful, send me ('X the Leftover Draw'). Page 3 in the brochure explains your choices in more detail. If you do not draw, your application fee is refunded, but the $3 processing and $10 habitat stamp fee are retained.
7. Obtain and Understand Preference Points
You do not need preference points to purchase the remaining 2015 big game over-the-counter (OTC) licenses (on sale July 21, 2015) and leftover licenses (on sale August 4, 2015).
In fact, ninety to ninety-five percent of Colorado's GMUs require no preference points — or just a single preference point — in order to draw a limited license in those units. Preference points are earned when you apply for a limited license but are unsuccessful in drawing a license for your first-choice hunt or when you purchase a point through the application process. Many hunters collect points and also hunt each year. Researching the number of points required for the GMUs you want to hunt is useful before applying.
8. Study the Statistics
Colorado publishes several statistical reports that contain the license quotas, application stats, post-draw stats, number of preference points used to draw each license and harvest estimates. Learn how to read the reports online. If you are so inclined, studying the statistics of the unit(s) you are interested in hunting prior to applying can refine the choices you make on your application.
9. Available 2015 Over-The-Counter Licenses
Colorado offers an unlimited quantity of over-the-counter (OTC) bull elk rifle licenses during the second- and third- rifle seasons because we have the largest elk herds in North America. These OTC licenses do not require an application or preference points to purchase and are available. OTC archery elk, pronghorn and bear licenses are also available. See the OTC license maps and the bear section of the brochure for options.
10. Purchase a License or Fill Out Your Application
To purchase a license online, you'll need the following information handy:
MONTANA
Montana has the greatest number of species opportunities for the long range hunter. Bison, Black Bear, Mule Deer, Whitetail Deer, Elk, Pronghorn Antelope, Moose, Big Horn Sheep, Mountain Goat, Mountain Lion, and Wolf are all available.
To get started go to:
http://fwp.mt.gov/hunting/
On this hunting home page you will find headings as follows:
Regulations, Licenses and Permits, Season Dates, Hunt Planner, Drawing Status, Furbearers & Trapping which we're probably not too interested in, and Harvest/Quota Status. This last area can be used to narrow down the area most likely to yield a successful hunt.
Unlike Wyoming which is now closed to Non-Resident Elk Hunting Applications for 2016, Montana's regulations are published at various times and are as follows:
Bison—August 8, 2016
Black Bear—February 15, 2016
Deer/Elk/Antelope (or DEA as it's known in Montana)—March 2, 2016
Moose/Mountain Goat/Bighorn Sheep (MSG)—March 2, 2016
Mountain Lion—June 17, 2016
Wolf—July 14, 2016
To be prepared to apply for your hunt, you won't know the regs for the current year until on or after the above dates. You can however do your research on availability of land to hunt, whether it's public or private, type of terrain encountered, and whether or not you want to get an outfitter or go on your own.
Another thing you can do is look at the 2016 Season Date Card on the hunting home page under the subheading "Season Dates" to get a close idea to the opening and closing dates for the different species by license type.
Montana is vast as it is the 4th largest state in the Union with a population of approximately 1,000,000 people. Lots of room to hunt!
Next review these two sites also found on the home page to get your feet wet with the regs and access opportunities:
http://fwp.mt.gov/hunting/regulations/default.html
http://fwp.mt.gov/hunting/hunterAccess/privateLand/default.html
Once you've done that, go to the Hunt Planner and get started planning your Montana Hunt!
Hunter Education certification and your card number are required before applying for or purchasing a Colorado hunting license if you were born on or after 1/1/49. Colorado honors hunter education certifications from other states and provinces. Read more or find a class here.
2. Choose The Animal You Want to Hunt
Colorado offers 10 big game species. The Big Game brochure contains regulations for deer, elk, pronghorn, moose and bear and an identification page that helps identify animals by gender. Brochures are available online or in print from 750 license vendors throughout the state.
3. Decide Where to Hunt
Colorado is divided into hunting areas called game management units (GMUs). Each year, a limited number of licenses (sometimes called quota) are allotted to each GMU. Some licenses are also available over-the-counter and are not limited in number. Familiarity with your hunting area increases your chance for success. It is important that every hunter know the boundaries of their hunting area. Check out the state maps and unit descriptions in the brochure or online.
4. Pick Your Hunting Season
In general, archery season starts in late August and last almost a month. Muzzleloader season starts in the middle of archery season, and four rifle seasons follow that. The first rifle season is limited to elk hunting only.
The second, third and fourth rifle seasons are combined seasons, where deer and elk hunters are in the field at the same time. The Colorado Big Game Hunting Planner lists season dates, fees, and application dates and deadlines. The five-year season structure overview is a useful long-range season date planner
5. Select Your Method of Take
Colorado offers distinct seasons for archery, muzzleloader and rifle hunting. Legal requirements for the various hunting methods and transporting them in the field are in the brochures.
6. Select Your Hunt Code(s)
You need a hunt code to apply for or buy a license. The hunt code includes the species, sex, game management unit, season/dates and method of take. How to read a hunt code and the tables where they are listed in the brochure are on page 9.
When submitting an application in April, you may apply with up to four hunt codes for one fee on each species application. On deer and elk applications, you can also apply in a second draw called the 'Leftover Draw' if you check the box that says "If unsuccessful, send me ('X the Leftover Draw'). Page 3 in the brochure explains your choices in more detail. If you do not draw, your application fee is refunded, but the $3 processing and $10 habitat stamp fee are retained.
7. Obtain and Understand Preference Points
You do not need preference points to purchase the remaining 2015 big game over-the-counter (OTC) licenses (on sale July 21, 2015) and leftover licenses (on sale August 4, 2015).
In fact, ninety to ninety-five percent of Colorado's GMUs require no preference points — or just a single preference point — in order to draw a limited license in those units. Preference points are earned when you apply for a limited license but are unsuccessful in drawing a license for your first-choice hunt or when you purchase a point through the application process. Many hunters collect points and also hunt each year. Researching the number of points required for the GMUs you want to hunt is useful before applying.
8. Study the Statistics
Colorado publishes several statistical reports that contain the license quotas, application stats, post-draw stats, number of preference points used to draw each license and harvest estimates. Learn how to read the reports online. If you are so inclined, studying the statistics of the unit(s) you are interested in hunting prior to applying can refine the choices you make on your application.
9. Available 2015 Over-The-Counter Licenses
Colorado offers an unlimited quantity of over-the-counter (OTC) bull elk rifle licenses during the second- and third- rifle seasons because we have the largest elk herds in North America. These OTC licenses do not require an application or preference points to purchase and are available. OTC archery elk, pronghorn and bear licenses are also available. See the OTC license maps and the bear section of the brochure for options.
10. Purchase a License or Fill Out Your Application
To purchase a license online, you'll need the following information handy:
- Current and valid photo ID
- Proof of Hunter Education certification (card number)
- Proof of Colorado residency (if applicable)
- A 2016 Habitat Stamp, which you can purchase online
- Social Security number for new customers 12 years and older
- Hunt Code
- Credit Card (MasterCard, Visa, or Discover)
MONTANA
Montana has the greatest number of species opportunities for the long range hunter. Bison, Black Bear, Mule Deer, Whitetail Deer, Elk, Pronghorn Antelope, Moose, Big Horn Sheep, Mountain Goat, Mountain Lion, and Wolf are all available.
To get started go to:
http://fwp.mt.gov/hunting/
On this hunting home page you will find headings as follows:
Regulations, Licenses and Permits, Season Dates, Hunt Planner, Drawing Status, Furbearers & Trapping which we're probably not too interested in, and Harvest/Quota Status. This last area can be used to narrow down the area most likely to yield a successful hunt.
Unlike Wyoming which is now closed to Non-Resident Elk Hunting Applications for 2016, Montana's regulations are published at various times and are as follows:
Bison—August 8, 2016
Black Bear—February 15, 2016
Deer/Elk/Antelope (or DEA as it's known in Montana)—March 2, 2016
Moose/Mountain Goat/Bighorn Sheep (MSG)—March 2, 2016
Mountain Lion—June 17, 2016
Wolf—July 14, 2016
To be prepared to apply for your hunt, you won't know the regs for the current year until on or after the above dates. You can however do your research on availability of land to hunt, whether it's public or private, type of terrain encountered, and whether or not you want to get an outfitter or go on your own.
Another thing you can do is look at the 2016 Season Date Card on the hunting home page under the subheading "Season Dates" to get a close idea to the opening and closing dates for the different species by license type.
Montana is vast as it is the 4th largest state in the Union with a population of approximately 1,000,000 people. Lots of room to hunt!
Next review these two sites also found on the home page to get your feet wet with the regs and access opportunities:
http://fwp.mt.gov/hunting/regulations/default.html
http://fwp.mt.gov/hunting/hunterAccess/privateLand/default.html
Once you've done that, go to the Hunt Planner and get started planning your Montana Hunt!
Hunting the High Lonesome of the Rocky Mountain West
IDAHO
To get started, this quote gives you an idea of Idaho's more friendly and family oriented approach to hunting: "If you were born on or after January 1, 1975, you must complete a hunter education course to purchase a hunting license OR show proof of a previously held license in Idaho or another state." In other words, Idaho, like all other states has reciprocity as far as Hunter Education Certification is concerned but, they also will recognize an issued license from any other state as proof of Hunter Education.
Here's your first link for Idaho:
http://fishandgame.idaho.gov/public/hunt/
Like the Montana site, there are numerous submenus to click on and here, if you hover over those, you will get a drop down menu of sub-submenus to further reduce your time searching for exactly what you're looking for.
Species hunted include Mountain Lion, Elk, Pronghorn Antelope, Mule Deer, White-tailed Deer, Black Bear, Moose, Bighorn Sheep, Mountain Goat, and Grey Wolf. Idaho makes this distinction but the other Wolf seasons in Montana and Wyoming are for the same species of Wolf.
An example of the non-resident hunter user-friendly attitude can be best expressed by a cut and paste from their website:
http://fishandgame.idaho.gov/ifwis/huntplanner/accessyesguide.aspx
"A L Cattle - Dodson Pass
Respect Private Property
• Ask Permission
• Leave Gates as You Found Them
• Pack Out Your Trash
• Be Courteous
• Stay on Established Roads
(The following part of the web page lists the requirements the landowner has for all hunting on their land—very reasonable.)
Landowner Notification Not Required.
Property Contact:
A L Cattle Inc.
Directions: Travel north of Ola on Squaw Creek about 11 miles Take left on Dodson Pass Rd and main access point is about 1.5 miles.
Description: Dry rangeland, rolling hills with some brushy creek bottoms and timber pockets
Private Land: 1757 acres
Public Land: 7000 acres of BLM
Available: 7/1/2014 - 6/30/2017
Access: Unlimited
Access Restrictions
Restriction: Vehicle use only on existing roads
Restriction: No open fires
Close all gates, do not disturb livestock, leave and maintain a clean camp, limit camping to maximum 3 days."
For private land of over 8,700 acres, the above would be a very unusual (compared to other western states in some instances) opportunity!
There is also the opportunity for an "Idaho Super Hunt!"
Idaho's Super Hunt and Super Hunt Combo tags allow hunters to pursue world class big game in any open hunt in Idaho. Every year, 34 hunters win this special opportunity!
To win a Super Hunt tag, hunters need to enter the Super Hunt Drawings
• Super Hunt species include elk, deer, antelope and moose.
• You do not need a hunting license to enter the Super Hunt Drawings.
If you draw, you will need purchase a license to participate in the hunt.
• Enter as many times as you like.
• Entry deadline for 1st drawing is May 31.
• Entry deadline for 2nd drawing is August 10."
• $6.00 for a single species or $20.00 for all four species, elk, deer, antelope, and moose.
As to Idaho's fee structure, they require a general non-resident hunting license and then you purchase tags for each individual species you want to hunt. The General License also includes a 3-day fishing license.
Your outfitter at Turpin has some more hunters coming in so he won't be breaking camp until he's done for the season. You've had a successful hunt, had a great time, made new friends, and that elk you took with one well-placed heart/lung shot at 575 yards was the crowning moment! Now, it's back to the grind and reality but, There's Always Next Year! And, you'll be back…
T.W. Owen
As author of the above article, I have some experience when it comes to the outdoors, hunting, and, while I didn't go into it in detail, you can add horses to that list. Where's this going? I own and operate Wyoming Fur & Leather Company and invite you to contact me with your custom leather needs that may include scabbards, holsters, belts—both cartridge and gun—slings, horse accoutrements up to and including saddles, etc. My website, www.wyomingleatherco.com, is under construction but will be up soon. In the meantime you can contact me with your custom leather needs at [email protected]. Thanks!
To get started, this quote gives you an idea of Idaho's more friendly and family oriented approach to hunting: "If you were born on or after January 1, 1975, you must complete a hunter education course to purchase a hunting license OR show proof of a previously held license in Idaho or another state." In other words, Idaho, like all other states has reciprocity as far as Hunter Education Certification is concerned but, they also will recognize an issued license from any other state as proof of Hunter Education.
Here's your first link for Idaho:
http://fishandgame.idaho.gov/public/hunt/
Like the Montana site, there are numerous submenus to click on and here, if you hover over those, you will get a drop down menu of sub-submenus to further reduce your time searching for exactly what you're looking for.
Species hunted include Mountain Lion, Elk, Pronghorn Antelope, Mule Deer, White-tailed Deer, Black Bear, Moose, Bighorn Sheep, Mountain Goat, and Grey Wolf. Idaho makes this distinction but the other Wolf seasons in Montana and Wyoming are for the same species of Wolf.
An example of the non-resident hunter user-friendly attitude can be best expressed by a cut and paste from their website:
http://fishandgame.idaho.gov/ifwis/huntplanner/accessyesguide.aspx
"A L Cattle - Dodson Pass
Respect Private Property
• Ask Permission
• Leave Gates as You Found Them
• Pack Out Your Trash
• Be Courteous
• Stay on Established Roads
(The following part of the web page lists the requirements the landowner has for all hunting on their land—very reasonable.)
Landowner Notification Not Required.
Property Contact:
A L Cattle Inc.
Directions: Travel north of Ola on Squaw Creek about 11 miles Take left on Dodson Pass Rd and main access point is about 1.5 miles.
Description: Dry rangeland, rolling hills with some brushy creek bottoms and timber pockets
Private Land: 1757 acres
Public Land: 7000 acres of BLM
Available: 7/1/2014 - 6/30/2017
Access: Unlimited
Access Restrictions
Restriction: Vehicle use only on existing roads
Restriction: No open fires
Close all gates, do not disturb livestock, leave and maintain a clean camp, limit camping to maximum 3 days."
For private land of over 8,700 acres, the above would be a very unusual (compared to other western states in some instances) opportunity!
There is also the opportunity for an "Idaho Super Hunt!"
Idaho's Super Hunt and Super Hunt Combo tags allow hunters to pursue world class big game in any open hunt in Idaho. Every year, 34 hunters win this special opportunity!
To win a Super Hunt tag, hunters need to enter the Super Hunt Drawings
• Super Hunt species include elk, deer, antelope and moose.
• You do not need a hunting license to enter the Super Hunt Drawings.
If you draw, you will need purchase a license to participate in the hunt.
• Enter as many times as you like.
• Entry deadline for 1st drawing is May 31.
• Entry deadline for 2nd drawing is August 10."
• $6.00 for a single species or $20.00 for all four species, elk, deer, antelope, and moose.
As to Idaho's fee structure, they require a general non-resident hunting license and then you purchase tags for each individual species you want to hunt. The General License also includes a 3-day fishing license.
Your outfitter at Turpin has some more hunters coming in so he won't be breaking camp until he's done for the season. You've had a successful hunt, had a great time, made new friends, and that elk you took with one well-placed heart/lung shot at 575 yards was the crowning moment! Now, it's back to the grind and reality but, There's Always Next Year! And, you'll be back…
T.W. Owen
As author of the above article, I have some experience when it comes to the outdoors, hunting, and, while I didn't go into it in detail, you can add horses to that list. Where's this going? I own and operate Wyoming Fur & Leather Company and invite you to contact me with your custom leather needs that may include scabbards, holsters, belts—both cartridge and gun—slings, horse accoutrements up to and including saddles, etc. My website, www.wyomingleatherco.com, is under construction but will be up soon. In the meantime you can contact me with your custom leather needs at [email protected]. Thanks!
