What Hunters Need to Know About Hunt Reporting
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, although some species have separate registration or check-in rules. Always verify the current regulations tied to […]
Your Pre-Hunt Checklist: Everything You Need Before Arrival
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 handles before you start packing. Prepare before the hunt gets close A good hunt usually starts […]
How to Determine Wind Direction While Deer Hunting
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, move, set up, or start a stalk. Wind direction changes the whole hunt Mule deer, whitetails, […]
How Far in Advance Should You Book a Guided Hunt?
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 handle draw deadlines, tags, guide availability, travel, gear, shooting practice, and backup options. Start planning before […]
Tips for Telling the Age of an Elk
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 means using several clues together. Read the whole animal before you decide Learning how to age […]
Wyoming vs Utah Elk Hunting: Which State Should You Choose?
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 hunt-area- and access-specific. Guided support helps hunters choose the right fit before booking. Start with the […]
Elk Migration Patterns in Utah: How to Plan Your Hunting Strategy
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 for Utah elk hunting, scout more efficiently, and make smarter decisions before and during the hunt. […]
MX Hunting Co. Named Official Outfitter for Desert Bighorn Sheep Hunts on Isla Tiburón — 2026/27 Season
Sonora, Mexico — MX Hunting Co. is proud to announce our formal partnership with the Comcáac (Seri) people, the traditional owners and stewards of Isla Tiburón. For the 2026/27 season, we are the official outfitter for desert bighorn sheep hunting on the island. “This has been a long time coming,” said Justin Richins and Jesus […]
What to Do During the Off-Season
The off-season is one of the best times to get ready for fall. Hunters can use it to build a better hunting season schedule, improve hunting practice, scout new country, and work through a hunting gear checklist before things get rushed. The more you do now, the better prepared you’ll be when the season opens. […]
Nonresident’s Guide to Booking a Mule Deer Hunt in Utah and Wyoming
Booking a nonresident mule deer hunt starts with picking the right state, season window, and hunt style, then lining up licenses, tags, and travel plans early. This guide lays out what to expect from mule deer hunting in Utah and Wyoming, what guided deer hunts typically include, and how to prepare so your trip runs […]