unit 64 antelope

Beans · Jun 26, 2011

My boy got lucky and drew this tag, We plan on at least one scouting trip this summer. If anyone could get us started with a little info on lodging,road condtions, if atv's are necessery. It would be appreciated, We plan on a lot of time glassing to find the right goat. Oh ya how crazy is opening weekend out there. Thanks again

nripepi · Jun 27, 2011

Not many options on lodging out there that I am aware of, pretty sure there are no options at all inside that unit. If it were me, I'd stay in Lander and make the drive daily or camp in 64 or perhaps a little of both. If you end up deciding to hunt the west side of the unit more, than you could stay in Atlantic City (I'd rather make the drive to Lander myself). Feel free to send me a PM with regards to lodging options. Best of luck, definitely a great tag to have and hopefully the big bucks survived the winter in there OK.

kilbuc · Jun 27, 2011

Good unit, but like all units in WY you need to pick thru a lot of bucks(unless you get lucky and find one 1st thing) to find a top end buck(a buck over 15"). Good access, don't need an ATV. Opening day there are a few hunters around but by the 3rd day you will be almost alone. No facilities in the unit, best to camp out. Carry extra gas, extra water. Good luck, if you hold out a 15"er or better is douable.

from the "Heartland of Wyoming"

Beans · Jun 28, 2011

Thanks for the input guys. I will start at one end of the unit and be as mobile as possible to cover as much country as i can.

peez3006 · Jun 28, 2011

If it rains, the roads will turn pretty slick. We were glad that we had the Ranger.

Don P.

blacktailBC · Jun 29, 2011

An ATV would be a good idea. The main BLM roads are OK, but most, if not all of the interior roads are terrible. You could probably get a truck down them, but it would be trashed by the end of the hunt. If you don't have one it is not a problem to kill a goat though, as you can see many from the main roads.
There are tons of goats, it is a fun hunt, you have to weed through a lot of goats to find a big one.
As others stated, there are no services. Last time I was there, there was gas and a small bar/cafe in Jeffrey City. Nothing Else. Lander is your closest civilization. PM if you have any more questions. I hunted it in 2007

Beans · Jun 30, 2011

PM sent

HiMtnHntr · Jun 30, 2011

Give your boy the best experience by camping in the area. Nothing quite like the stars and the coyotes yippin at night. Plus, you can start hunting right away at daylight and hunt until dark without too much driving. Those lower sunlight hours are great for watching goats. As others have said, you will have to pass a ton of goats to kill a good one.

TOPGUN · Jun 30, 2011

I'd sure second that last comment as he will remember that trip a lot more if he's out in the boonies at night under the stars. It's also sure nice to just step out of your tent/camper and start hunting!

jcford · Jul 2, 2011

I have not hunted 64, but wanted to pass on that I was in Jeffrey City last fall while hunting 68 and there appeared to be nothing open anymore. I was only there once and not from here, so I could be wrong, but I would check on Jeffrey City before you count on it. Muddy Gap may be an option for you as well. Good Luck should be a great hunt.

treedagain · Jul 7, 2011

don't know anything about the unit except you should be in goats all day....sort thru them and you will find one that is worth the trip....

prong_hunter · Jul 9, 2011

Nothing but a bar in Jeffrey City, not even a public telephone (not even in the bar).

Not too much in Atlantic City. Did see a bed & breakfast.

Lander is good, but more than an hour away from the center of 64. Camping is your best bet.

Lots of good bucks. By great good luck, and lots of help from my friends, got an 88 last year.

Beans · Jul 10, 2011

prong-hunter pm sent

prong_hunter · Jul 11, 2011

Nothing in in-box

kilowatt · Jul 11, 2011

From a WIKI search:

Today, the only businesses that remain are the First (Southern) Baptist Church (which is still doing well thanks to the area ranchers who attend) and a bar called the Split Rock Caf? that caters to the few local residents and those passing through on the highway.

Brian
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Beans · Jul 11, 2011

Maybe this time Prong_hunter.

G14 · Jul 11, 2011

LAST EDITED ON Jul-11-11 AT 07:23PM (MST)[p]I was in the area today. I went all the way from Bair Oil to Jeffrey City. I was in 64 for a quite a ways, and saw one decent buck. Probably not a shooter for the area. I thought I saw someone in Jeffrey City getting fuel, but I wasn't paying too much attention. Muddy Gap is open. I doubt I will be back in 64, as I have a 61 tag. I was just bored, and wanted to see the country. PM me and maybe I can help you out with maps, etc.

WhiskeyMan · Jul 11, 2011

How were the bucks in 61 on your travels? See any shooters over 80"

prong_hunter · Jul 11, 2011

I figured it out.

Go to http://www.monstermuleys.info/cgi-bin/dcforum/dcboard.pl and click on Inbox.

I sent two responses.

Good hunting.

TOPGUN · Jul 12, 2011

I think WE all know how to use the PM, so what is that link all about when WE already know how to access them?

treedagain · Aug 15, 2011

how is the weather generally for the hunt. snow?

prong_hunter · Aug 31, 2011

Snow is always a possibility. Prepare for it, clothing-wise.

Last year we had severe thunderstorms with hail in early October. Freezing temps most every night.

Chains and a winch (to hook to other vehicles) are a good idea. (We didn't use either last year. If you don't bring them, then you'll need them. Don't forget a shovel too.)

I always allow an extra day on the front end, and an extra day or two on the back end, to allow for bad weather.

In 2009 I had snow in 48. Had a plane to catch. It was a meat buck or nothing. I chose the meat. (That lets you know I'm not a genuine, dyed-in-the-wool trophy hunter.)

Good luck. 64 is tops in my book.

PS - Lots of good petrified wood and interesting agates, etc., all over the place.