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  1. highplainsdrifter

    Want to See Some Elk?

    https://www.facebook.com/lloyd.pruet/videos/10207656508835530/
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    Sign the Petition!

    RALLY IN CASPER! A group of Wyoming outdoor organizations has organized a rally against federal land transfer in Casper on November 5th. The timing of the rally is good, because it is just prior to a legislative committee meeting in Riverton on November 9th. The purpose of the November 9th...
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    Unit 201 Elk Hunt Video

    I posted previously that my wife drew a Unit 201 elk tag with 26 preference points. We recently returned from the hunt. Here is a short video describing our incredible experience! Enjoy. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WOMsKC2F80Q
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    Wyoming Sheep Hunt Video

    As indicated earlier, I have been putting together a short video of my recent sheep hunt. Here it is. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YfxBI7kuZKY
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    Wyoming Sportsmen for Federal Lands

    We have launched a new facebook page entitled: Wyoming Sportsmen for Federal Lands. We intend to take the fight against federal land transfer directly to the people of Wyoming, especially the sportsmen. Yesterday's post about legislators being unhappy with our efforts was viewed by more than...
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    Unit 201 Scouting Report

    My wife recently drew a nonresident elk tag for unit 201 with 26 preference points. We just returned from a 5 day scouting trip. Here is what we learned. The elk, deer and antelope population appears to be in good shape. Last spring, there were reports of winter kill in Northern Colorado. I...
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    Free Bumper Stickers

    A group of us recently held an event in Cheyenne. We gave out free bumper stickers and have some leftover. If you would like one or two to display on your vehicle, please PM me with your name and address (limit two please). Your bumper sticker(s) will arrive in your mail box in a couple of...
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    Bucket List Black Bear

    After three fall hunts and two spring hunts, I finally got a DIY Wyoming black bear! At age 67, I was beginning to wonder if it was ever going to happen. The mountains are getting taller every year. A special thanks to my wife. She is an outstanding hunting partner and did a good job of...
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    BIG Elk Observed at Wyoming Feedgrounds

    This guy appears to be getting a lot of attention! http://www.wyofile.com/blog/herd-bull-shot-round-world/
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    Wyoming Wildlife Federation Banquet

    Just wanted to let everyone know about the upcoming Wyoming Wildlife Federation banquet in Cheyenne on March 5th. This is an organization worth supporting. They are taking a strong stand against the transfer of federal lands.
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    Wyoming Sheep Hunt

    I have maximum sheep preference points (21) and can probably draw a tag in almost any Wyoming unit. Since I am not getting any younger, I am planning to cash them in this fall. It will be my first sheep hunt. It will also be my first guided hunt. In the past, I have been strictly a DIY...
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    Spikes Excluded!

    Just before going on my September elk archery hunt, I checked the regs and discovered that for the first time in years, spikes were excluded in my hunt area. Upon checking other units, I noticed that spikes were excluded in some of them as well. This appears to be a new direction the Wyoming...
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    DIY Public Land Bear Hunt

    We just returned from a week of bear hunting. Even though we didn't get a bear, it was a fantastic experience on public land in SE Wyoming. Here are a few pictures. This sow with a cub was illegal to shoot. This big boar came to eat only in the dead of night. This big sow was badly...
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    Pioneer License

    I am wondering how many people are aware that they can get a free pioneer license if they are at least 65 years old and have lived in Wyoming for at least 30 years? I recently found out about it and got mine on Monday. It appears to be a heck of deal. You get a fishing license, a...
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    Transfer of Federal Lands in Wyoming

    In Wyoming, Taylor Haynes, republican candidate for governor, is advocating the transfer of federal lands to state ownership. He has implied that he is willing to do this with the stroke of a pen regardless of the questionable legality. He has a full page ad about federal land transfer in the...