Wyoming region B or C Deer tags?

[MtnHunter]

What a waste of time! I've been on the phone all night contacting landowners.I got the list from Fish and Game. What a joke! I didn't even get a maybe! Over 2 dozen NO's...There could be 10,000 tags leftfover and it wouldn't help! Anyone have any suggestions?

 

[littlebighorn]

Those land owners know what their land is worth, so you will most likely need to pay someone to hunt. Many lease out to outfitters, so they can't help you. I went through the entire list while up there hunting one year and finally found someone who took pity on us. At any rate, there are a few places that are public ground in some areas, which we also tried. I know it is frustrating, and my only advice is to keep trying. Did you buy the tag already or are you just checking it out? Also, did you ask the Fish and Game? Usually their biologists can help some.
On left over tags, you are not going to find any gold, but any hunting trip is better than sitting home, IMO

 

[MtnHunter]

No , I haven't bought the tags yet. I was gonna buy a leftover tag on the 6th. As far as an access fee, I am more than willing to pay a fair price. I cant find anyone who will even let us hunt for a fee. Oh well, I'll keep calling over the weekend. Maybe we'll get lucky and find someone to take pity on us too?

 

[wendt]

I had the same problem 2 years ago in Region B. Just keep calling the numbers on the list you will eventually find someone. Even ask the landowners if they know of any other landowners that might be looking for hunters or have any openings for hunters. We did find a ranch north of Douglas to hunt on for a $100 trespass fee and we are headed back this year to the same ranch. In 2008 we went 5 for 5 on mature bucks. Hope this year will be the same. Keep at it. Once you are in with a landowner you will be able to hunt there for years to come.

Mike

 

[Whiterock]

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Check out the WALK IN AREAS . Some are worthless,but I have found a couple good hunting.Especially in the last week of season.No other hunters and several deer and tons of antelope . You will have to check them out for yourself.

 

[searcher]

Keep calling. I have done this several times and my experience has bee 2 or 4 yes for every 100 no. Also good advise from someone who said check with the area biologist. He may be able to narrow the list. He probably knows a few who are most likely to let someone hunt. Also, I never hunted opening week. If you say right upfront you are willing to hunt later in the season you may get some to say yes.

 

[Boomer1]

Personally, I don't think calling is near as effective as in person. A rancher doesn't know you from blue on the phone. In person, he will get a feel on what type of person he's letting on his land.

As a WI hunter that hunts WY every year, I've had the best luck meeting ranchers while hunting public land. Talking to them and not jumping to ask the "can I hunt your land" question. It might take a few years, stopping by the ranch to chat, some cheese, etc... Eventually you might be able to hunt BUT at least you've made a friend. Sometimes sacrificing a $300 tag to shoot a doe or a whitetail he wants thinned out.

Permission on a ranch when friendship is involved last much longer and is more productive than an informal, pay to hunt situation. I've never paid money to hunt on any of the ranches I hunt on. In fact, the relationships have grown to being invited to supper and even staying on the ranch.

Also, talk to the G&F warden. In my experience, they are a great resource and have always been real friendly with me.