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If you want to save a species, simply decide to eat it. Then it will be managed - like chickens, like turkeys, like deer, like Canadian geese.
Ted Nugent
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Wyoming Turkey Hunting
By far the most popular spring hunt in Wyoming, and probably nationwide, is for wild turkey. Wyoming is becoming popular with turkey hunters in search of their "Turkey Slam," as it is one of a handful of states that has the Merriam's subspecies. A few areas in Wyoming also have Rio Grandes, but the Merriam's that provide most of the opportunity.
Turkey licenses in many areas are an over-the-counter purchase. The Black Hills in the northeast portion of the state has good public access within the national forest, and also has some of Wyoming's best turkey hunting. In 2007 hunters bagged nearly 2,800 turkeys during the Wyoming spring turkey hunt. Of these, more than 1,700 were taken in the Black Hills. A steady rise in the wild turkey population in the Black Hills over the past number of years has wildlife managers forecasting a good spring turkey hunt in coming season
Wyoming Turkey Hunting Guides & Outfitters
PO Box 754
Pinedale, WY 82941
The year 2008, marks my 33rd year as a Wyoming Outfitter/Guide and my 44th year Guiding in the Bridger Wilderness Area near Pinedale, Wyoming. We have the expertise, knowledge and experience to provide that Hunting or Fishing Trip, Wilderness Pack Trip or Outfitter/Guide School that you have been looking for. I hope that you will consider joining us, we sincerely want to provide that quality service to you—Hunting/fishing or Wilderness Pack Trips. P.O. Box 2063
Cheyenne, WY 82009
Canyon Creek Outfitters will assist you in an exciting and unforgettable guided hunt through the wilderness of Wyoming. We offer both rifle and archery hunts for species such as deer, antelope, elk, mountain lion and wild turkey. For additional information check us out! PO Box 629
Big Horn, WY 82833
Canyon Ranch is a three thousand acre private reserve. We offer a variety of recreational opportunities for guests of all ages including: fly fishing, Merriam turkey hunting, sporting clays, private driven shoots for pheasant, partridge and
* All listing information was obtained from publicly available resources including the internet. We here at Foremost Hunting do not hold claim that the information above is of our own. In most cases the information was derived from the listings own website.
About Wyoming Turkey Hunting
Most turkey hunting is found in the eastern half of Wyoming, but there are some wild turkeys in the north-central part of the state as well. The extreme western part of Wyoming does not have turkey seasons, but turkeys are flourishing in the areas that have acceptable habitat. Turkey hunters in Wyoming have the option of participating in hunts that are either general license hunts or limited quota areas. The majority of turkey hunting takes place in general license areas. General licenses can be purchased over the counter and hunters can pursue turkeys in any general license area that is open to hunting.
With limited quotas areas, the hunt operates the same way as does limited quota hunting for big game. There is also a set application period for applying for limited quota turkey licenses and that period for this spring has already passed. But, general license areas do not have a purchase deadline. As the name implies, limited quota areas have a set number of licenses and these licenses are issued in a competitive drawing. As with big game, hunters sometimes try for a limited quota license first, and then opt for a general license area where the license can be purchased over the counter. But some of the finest turkey hunting in the state is found in general license areas.
A quick look at the regulations shows that of Wyoming's 14 wild turkey hunt areas, eight have seasons open to general licenses. Seasons for general license areas stay open through May 20 this year, which means there is still time to get out. The best public access for turkey hunting is found in Area 1 in the Black Hills National Forest in the northeastern portion of the state.
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Wyoming Turkey Hunting Pictures
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Wyoming Turkey Hunting News
| ACCESSYES DONATIONS PROVIDE MORE PLACES TO HUNT AND FISH by host | Wyoming- For more than 10 years Hunters in Wyoming and anglers The AccessYes program was set up shortly after the walk-in area program began as a method to provide a payment source to compensate landowners for providing access. Game and Fish state access coordinator Matt Buhler said that in 2008, hunters and fisherman gave $131,375 to AccessYes. An additional $45,261 was gifted by conservation organizations and sportsmen. "Most of the donations are made at the time of license purchase," according to Buhler.
| | Spring Hunting In Wyoming by host | | So what is there to hunt in the spring and how does one go about participating in these hunts? For starters, there is the ever-growing pursuit of wild turkeys. Hunters who are a bit more hard core may wish to try their hand at one of Wyoming's more elusive species, the black bear. Wyoming does have spring hunts for black bear and has a very effective system for managing this species. | | New WY Bear Management Site Goes Live by host | | CODY--The Wyoming Game and Fish Department has unveiled a new grizzly bear management Web page on the department's Web site. The new page provides up-to-date information on grizzly bear conflict, research and education efforts, including weekly updates on bear management activities in Wyoming. | | SPRING WYOMING TURKEY HUNTING OUTLOOK FOR THE BLACK HILLS by host | SUNDANCE-- A steady rise in the wild turkey population in the Black Hills over the past number of years has wildlife managers forecasting a good spring turkey hunt this coming season.
Black Hills area wildlife biologist Joe Sandrini said that beginning with average productivity in 2002, the Black Hills wild turkey population has had a substantial increase. Although there have been a few years where production has fallen, the turkey population has increased steadily to what was believed a 20 year high in 2007. | | WILDLIFE FARING WELL THIS WINTER by host | CHEYENNE-- If the winter of 2008-09 so far is any indication, wildlife should be entering the spring in good shape and biologists are looking forward to a good production year from Wyoming's major big game species.
However, game managers caution that more spring rains or snows are needed if the range is to be able to sustain the habitat improvements that were made with the moist conditions of the previous year. In general, it is an open winter in most parts of the state and the animals are getting through the cold months in very good condition. | | Hunters Donate 114, 252 Meals to Families in Need by amanogue | EDGEFIELD, S.C. During the 2008 holiday season, National Wild Turkey Federation Chapters in the U.S. and Canada donated 19,042 frozen domestic turkeys the equivalent of 114,252 meals to families in need through it Turkey Hunters Care Program.
Through the Turkey Hunters Care program, local NWTF chapter volunteers from 363 NWTF chapter teamed up with church ministries, food pantries, children's organizations, homeless shelters, National Guard units and other civic service organizations to donate frozen turkeys. | | Agencies Urge Wyoming Hunters to Carry and Use Bear Spray by bigbuck | | | Hunters: Know Your Bears and Lions by bigbuck | JACKSON-- This time of year the Wyoming Game and Fish Department always reminds hunters to know their target before they pull the trigger, but especially when it comes to bears and lions.
Both black bears and mountain lions are hunted species in Wyoming, and the Game and Fish Department encourages hunters to visit their website to take a quick voluntary online test before heading afield to pursue these species. | | 2008 Wyoming Hunting Forecast by bigbuck | | When you've got the smallest human population of any state in the Union on the ninth largest land area, the hunting forecast is always a pretty dang good one. But a variety of other factors: namely drawing a good license and favorable weather, enter in to make the trip complete. | | Dress for Success - Fall Turkey Safety Tips by bigbuck | | The best hunt is a SAFE hunt! Both novice and experienced sportsmen should continuously review basic safety practices. The fall turkey season requires different tactics and safety precautions from the spring gobbler season. Dressing right is the key to both safe and successful turkey hunting. While sitting still is most important, full camouflage helps hunters blend into the surroundings and elude the turkey's keen eyesight. |
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