25 January 2009, 08:46
trouthunterdjLooking for a Wyoming Lease??
Does anyone have a line on a lease or a tresspass fee for an area in Wyoming? I am looking for just a fun hunt with not alot of other pressure. It would be best if the area was open for deer and antelope at the same time.
Thanks for an information and leads,
ddj
26 January 2009, 00:45
Matt NormanIMHO most any Wyoming ranch that is big enough to have decent deer and antelope is going to either be leased to an outfitter or be conducting hunts of their own. There are some that will charge you a daily trespass fee but don't expect to get an exclusive on it. Places like you probably have in mind know very well what it's worth.
Find a large, family owned ranch that operates their own hunting operation. Pay their going rate and have fun. Might want to start looking in the Buffalo, Kaycee, Clearmont, Newcastle, or Moorcroft areas. Ranches along the Powder River would be good choices as well.
26 January 2009, 03:17
kudu56Over half of Wyoming is public land. Put in, and if you draw go hunting.
Some of the ranches that allow access, that charge access fees, are in draw areas that usually have left over tags that anyone can draw, you may have to contact the G&F to find out such ranches! I live in the Big Horn Basin, and I don't know of a single lease. Most of the private ranches are like Matt said, leased to an outfitter. But that doesn't mean you can't out bid an outfitter and get the lease.