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In Utah, Wyoming, and Idaho it is unlawful to use cellular-activated cameras for hunting. That does not mean they have no place on a ranch. Cell cams are still a great tool for watching boundaries, roads, and gated access...
Get ready before the season gets close Opening morning quickly exposes whatever you skipped during the off-season. Boots may start rubbing after a few miles, and a rifle setup that felt steady from a bench may feel very different...
Field dressing initiates the cooling process by removing internal organs and opening the carcass to allow heat to escape. Hunters also need to protect the meat from contamination and move it toward dependable refrigeration. The best approach depends on...
Hunt reporting requirements depend on the state and the permit you hold. Utah requires reports for big game permits even when a hunter doesn’t harvest or never enters the field. Wyoming generally sends voluntary surveys to selected license holders,...
A pre-hunt checklist helps you arrive ready for the conditions you’ll face. Your hunting trip checklist needs to cover legal requirements, field-tested equipment, and the plan for getting an animal out. It also helps you confirm what the outfitter...
Determine wind direction while deer hunting by checking the air often with wind powder, milkweed, grass, leaves, smoke, weather apps, visible breath, or the wet-finger method. Hunting the wind helps keep your scent away from deer before you glass,...
Most hunters should start planning guided hunts nine to 18 months in advance. For high-demand elk, mule deer, moose, antelope, private-land hunts, or preferred season dates, start 18 to 24 months ahead. Early planning gives you more time to...
You estimate an elk’s age by looking at body shape, antlers, head position, neck and shoulder development, behavior, bugle, and tooth wear after harvest. Antlers help, but they don’t tell the whole story. Learning how to age an elk...
Wyoming and Utah both offer strong Western elk hunting, but the better choice depends on your tag plan, terrain preference, access needs, hunt dates, and expectations. Utah often rewards elevation-based planning and patience, while Wyoming elk hunting is more...
Elk migration patterns in Utah affect where elk feed, bed, and travel as the season changes. For hunters, that means weather, snow, elevation, access, and pressure are important factors. If you understand elk migration, you build a better plan...
