Hunting in Southwest Wyoming

3日秋季行程

Hunting in Wyoming requires a hunting license which can be acquired in advance through the 怀俄明州的游戏 and Fish Department. This is a sample itinerary including various hunting areas only accessible if a person were to draw a tag. 

From the dense habitats along the 绿河 to the arid landscapes of the Northern Red Desert, there are plenty of opportunities for hunting in Sweetwater County. Whether you’re in search of a trophy hunt, looking for an unforgettable outdoor excursion or both, this three-day itinerary includes hunting destinations and so much more in 岩石弹簧 and 绿河.

第一天

Arrive in 岩石弹簧 the night before and take your pick from one of the many 酒店及客栈.

4:00 a.m.

Get an early start to the day. Shooting hours begin half an hour before sunrise, so you’ll want to setup base between 6:30 and 7:30 a.m. depending on the time of month. Grab a breakfast burrito at 潘乔的墨西哥菜 - 24小时开放.  

4:30 a.m.

来自石泉, drive just under two hours to the Killpecker Sand Dunes, home to the elusive desert Elk and pronghorn antelope. 的 Alkali Draw Wilderness Study Area southeast of Steamboat Mountain has a higher concentration of wildlife, making it one of the better hunting spots in 麋鹿区100.

注意: An AWD vehicle is required to navigate the Killpecker Sand Dunes. If the area is wet and muddy, roads become impassable.

6:30 a.m. 

亨特在 the area for four to five hours. Elk in this area spend a majority of their time in open sagebrush, using distance rather than cover for security.

12:00 p.m. 

Drive back to 岩石弹簧.

2:00 p.m.

停下来吃午饭 寒意烧烤 for a burger and old-fashioned ice cream soda.

3:00 p.m.

Gather supplies for a night of camping including enough food for two or three meals, water and any other necessary supplies. 访问 运动员的仓库 for last minute outdoor gear.

4:00 p.m.

Drive 44 miles south to the Little Mountain Disbursed Campsite, one of Sweetwater County’s most beautiful areas and home to abundant wildlife and vegetation. Follow US-191 25 miles south to CR 4-34 Upper Sage Creek Road. Drive west six miles to BLM 4402 Little Mountain Road and south 12 miles to the campground.

注意: An AWD vehicle is required to navigate the Little Mountain area. If the area is wet and muddy, roads become impassable.

5:00 p.m.

Setup camp, cook dinner and settle in for an early night. Don’t forget to look up at night, the Little Mountain area is a great location for 耽于幻想 with clear skies 75% of the year.

第二天

5:30 a.m.

Cook breakfast and prepare for a full morning of hunting.

6:30 a.m.

Setup base near the top of Little Mountain. 的 majority of antelope can be found in the sagebrush openings here. 亨特在 羚羊区112 for as long as you like, and don’t forget to take in the stunning Southwest Wyoming scenery.

12:00 p.m.

Head back to camp and relax here. Cook lunch or begin your drive back to 绿河 and stop for lunch at the Restaurant at Flaming Gorge Resort.

遵循 Flaming Gorge Scenic Byway for unparalleled views of Sweetwater County’s hidden oasis. Take the long route by traveling south on US-191  and loop around the Lake Flaming Gorge onto HWY-530. Travel north until you reach 绿河. You’ll also pass Flaming Gorge Resort if you choose to stop for lunch.

3:00 p.m.

Check-in at your hotel of choice in 绿河.

3:30 p.m.

Relax at the hotel, visit the Sweetwater County Historical Museum or walk along the Greenbelt Pathway near the town’s namesake river starting at 探险岛.

5:30 p.m.

享受美味的晚餐 中国花园餐厅.

7:30 p.m.

前往 大使馆酒馆 for a cocktail or local beer to end the night.

第三天

5:30 a.m.

Begin your final morning with breakfast at 潘妮的餐厅.

6:15 a.m.

Drive 30 minutes northwest to the Seedskadee National Wildlife Refuge. 的 wildlife refuge opens half an hour before sunrise, so plan accordingly based on the time of month. Your final day of hunting will consist of deer, upland game birds and waterfowl in 鹿区131. Deer in this area tend to stay near the 绿河 which runs through the wildlife refuge.

注意: Make sure to familiarize yourself with the additional 狩猎法规, prohibited species and no hunting zones in the refuge. 联系 Seedskadee National Wildlife Refuge 了解更多信息.

12:00 p.m.

开车回绿河.

12:30 p.m.

Enjoy a final lunch at the 拴马柱 to end your Southwest Wyoming hunting adventure.

狩猎资源

Always follow the state’s hunting laws and be aware of regulations such as bag and possession limits and license requirements. 请参阅我们的概述 Wyoming’s hunting guidelines 并访问 怀俄明州的游戏 & 渔政署网站 了解更多信息.