Encampment river wilderness study area

[wallhanger]

Hey guys. Making my first trip for deer to Wyoming this fall. Bought a Region D leftover tag, and was wondering a couple things. First, can you hunt in the Encampment River Wilderness study area? Second, does that area qualify as a wilderness area that nonresidents are not allowed to hunt? Any help is appreciated.

Good luck to all this year.

WH

 

[nripepi]

The study area is run by the BLM and is different than the USFS Wilderness area that borders it. I would think that you could hunt it, but you should call the BLM to be sure.

Good luck.

 

[wallhanger]

Was hoping you'd say that. Was planning to give them a call. Thanks. Are there some good deer in there? Open country for glassing?

Thanks.

 

[Triple_BB]

I'd call the WY G&F. The BLM isn't in charge of enforcing a state statute even though their rangers may be empowered to do so.

 

[wallhanger]

FYI- Spoke to the BLM office today, who spoke with a game and fish officer. The wilderness area law applies to n.f. wilderness areas, but non-residents are allowed to hunt in the blm wilderness areas. Thanks for your help, fellas.

WH

 

[wtrollinger]

So that means a non resident can hunt that area?

 

[chas]

I thought that you had to be a resident OR hunt with a guide in Wyoming. No exceptions. Am I right or wrong??

 

[ColoradoOak]

Wilderness Study Area is not wilderness...no restriction. Make sure you know where you are.