Logistics of Multi-State Hunting Trips

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chambero

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I am going to be making a 2+ week hunting trip this fall: first to Wyoming (mule deer & antelope near Lance Creek) and then to Colorado (elk in the White River NF area).

Question No. 1 - Should I expect any hassels from game wardens in the field or at game check stations when I have a dead mule deer and antelope with me in camp in Coloarado, each which will be properly tagged, during the 1st Colorado rifle season?

Question No. 2 - Is it reasonable to expect the carcasses to keep for 10 days+ as long as I have them skinned, cut up, and on ice.
 
1# should be no problem

2# The weather will decide if there is a problem. I think I would put them in the locker to hang(small charge) or cut them up and then put them in the locker, so they are frozen for the trip home.
 
I would not take the chance taking an animal into another state and continue to hunt. run into a game warden whos had a bad day and you are in for some hassal. Also the game would likely spoil. gettum in a locker first than go for your second hunt.
 
Chambon,

I would check the regs in both states, the procs usually have a section on transporting game in and out of state. It should be OK.

Get the meat processed! Even if the weather is cool, the risk of spoilage is very high(dirt,bugs,exhaust,sun,lack of air circulation,bears) I would find a locker.
 
Double check each states proc. on bringing in dead game animals because alot of western states now have some strick rules on any game with the CWD problem. Like my state won't allow the whole head in, just the antlers.....if I'm reading it right.
 
Good advice, I have often wondered about getting checked by a game warden in one state, while in possesion of a game animal from another state. I have no doubt there is a chance you could get some serious hassles.
 
Both Douglas and Lusk have excellent game processors. I'd suggest that you just take the Wyoming critters to the plant and pick it up on the way home. That way you don't have to worry about the meat or any questions with Colorado DOW folks. We have several hunters who have done this and it does not seem to be a problem.
 
I was wondering where you would be hunting around Lance Creek. I used to go through there quite a bit and saw some good bucks from time to time.
 
On a ranch 7 miles north and 7 miles west, bounded on the north by Lightning Creek and the south by 20-mile creek. Any info on the area would be appreciated.
 

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