NJ Headhunter - This will be my sixth DIY hunt in Region R. I carry BLM and USGS Topo maps, along with my trusty GPS and compass. You'll enjoy hunting mulies. The WYG&F Biologist for the area told me that their studies show thenorth end of the area up around Shell has the highest deer densities and buck/doe ratios. I've found that if you get off the beaten path you'llsee more and bigger bucks. A word of caution though,if you are going tohike back in off the roads be prepared. Weather can change, and you will need to be prepared to get your game out once you take it. It is a bit different than hunting whities back east where you can drag him a short distance and then drive the truck/four wheeler right next to him to load him up. Bring your knife, game bags, a good pack, and a strong back!

WYOWIRES - The snowfall up in the Cloud Peak and mouisture levels in general were what I was concerned about. I had read that there had been some fires on the Forest. Do you know where the fires were, and how extensive they were? Do you know if there are any prohibitions in place on open fires orcutting wood? Any info you can provide will help, and be much appreciated. I plan on calling the ForestOffice also.