I put this topic in the deer section too, but haven't heard anything yet, so...

After five years of unsuccessful applications, I finally drew Region G in Wyoming. Oregon's trophy quality is poor, so we're hoping to shoot our first bucks in eight years. I'm looking for helpful suggestions.

Here's the situation: My dad and I are going to be there two days before the season opens, then hunt on horseback for the first 9 days of the season. Trouble is, everyone tells me that there are too many guys and too many outfitters around. We're both looking for trophies, and aren't afraid to put the effort in to avoid the masses. We hunt hard.

I may be able to get a scouting trip in, but I'd love to hear your suggestions as a starting place...where should we head off the grey's river road to get open (glassable) mountainsides with fewer people? Know any good spots? Thanks for your help!

Oh, and I know I haven't earned the right to ask for specific hot spots...just any suggestions would be helpful. You can email me directly at the church at [email protected] if you don't want to post here.

I grew up in Kemmerer, Wyo. and still go back to hunt or tag along with family every year. I hit mostly the country south of the Greys that makes up the Commissary Ridge, etc. I can't give up specifics on spots on the family would kill me. There is alot of people, but they are VERY lazy. If you are willing to hunt hard and get back into the country, you will do fine. So many "tourist" 4x4's exist that score 140'ish, people just don't leave the roads, etc. When you get there and do you scouting look for big Muley country. High, steep, rocky, rotten ridges hold nice deer in that area. Look for those nasty pockets with a spring in them where he can bed/eat w/in 100 yds. It was a wet year, so these may not be as productive in the past. The Greys is notorious for producing big bucks and attracting people, but still, if you put in the time you should have some fun. Just remember to get into the heart of that country and away from the people and have fun!

Great stuff, thank you. Anyone else have any thoughts or experiences? So many trails and mountains, so little experience in the area!