Recent content by CodyDan

That's funny! You know if you ask questions like this then challenge someones word then why even ask. JK 15 1/2 inch antelope 93 yards. missed the first shot by three feet due to the wind and the second shot at 90 yards before the third and final at 93 yards for the kill. The Antelope never...

Areas 3, 4, and 5 have some great rams in them. 3 over the last few years has been hit or miss for some fellas but there is still some great rams. You just have to get away from the norm that most have for area 3. 4 and 5 have been getting better and better every year with good rams taken all...

Hi There, A Stone Sheep cape is no cheap purchase. Do a search and try to get in touch with Frank Entsminger, last I knew he was in Tok Alaska. I had done some business with him in the past and he is an excellent taxidermist and may know where to get a cape for your Stone or at least put you...

In Casper or Cody? I know there is in Cody and pretty sure Casper should have one but you may want to do some local Casper searching. I don't work out in a Gym. I get plenty of exercise bucking hay and climbing mountains. Yes, I have had over the years many hunters tell me that they would only...

Hi there, Yep I know who Jim is. Though we never were really friends, nothing bad at all just never got to know him personally. I don't critique other taxidermists work but am more than willing to teach the novice what to look for in a mount other than the cheapest price. The taxidermists ego...

Hey DoubleM, Great job on your efforts in getting ready! You will see what I mean when you are the only hunter in camp that week that can sit down that first night at the dining table without your heavy coat under your arse for a cushion. You will still be somewhat sore but not as bad as the...

Hi, That's the problem with hunting these days! TV shows and hunting magazines. People way over complicating hunting for the sake of marketing and sales. If you are supposed to have this bullet or that gun only to kill an elk, oh! and its the best! or you won't have a good clean kill or have...

Hi all, Man a horse goes a long way when planning hunts! I too have packed out my share of elk, not my favorite thing but sometimes part of the job. On the shot thingy... Know your weapon. Know where to place shots before you take them, meaning ask here as you did and practice. Keep in mind...

Hey Guys, Be prepared for wind, cold, warm, sunny and clear, cloudy and raining, 0-70+ temps. Basically the weather at any time will not be the same in 15 minutes. I have seen it snow its pants off on August 12th, witnessed snow on the third of July, 30 below on Oct 20th and 80 degrees on that...

Well we know the same people... I have a beer with Wes when I can and know most all the others as well. Yes I know the Ron story but he has settled down a bunch and I actually did some work for him 3 years ago, not bad at all. I will leave the other thingy alone

I have worked for Lee as well and he has excellent camps and kills some good bulls in the 370+ range most years Highly recommended! We were discussing the Thorofare Outfitters and that is why I did not mention him at this point. He is on the east side of the parks North Fork Drainage's. As far...

Yes and maybe some genetics due to animals being moved around during the fires, maybe...

In the 80's I was hunting all over Wyoming for Deer and Antelope and Dubois area mostly for Elk, Sheep, Moose and spent a lot of time in Alaska. However I did get a chance to get in there before the fires. It was hard to find an honest 300 bull back in those days. Since the fires there is a lot...

U-bet! Don't "try to"! but DO! You will thank me and yourself after a 10 hour horseback ride, then the first day ride some more then walk more than you ever had without air. You will be sitting in the dining tent on your coat or some kind of pad because your rump and knees are so sore you cannot...

@DoubleM: You will do fine with Hidden Creek Outfitters. I used to guide for them and many other Outfitters in the area. Yes they do hunt in the Thorofare and both camps are equally matched as far as killing elk. Yes, as the other member mentioned they are hunting resident elk, but in both...