Moving to Wyoming
 

Just wondering if anyone here lives near Cody, Wyoming. I'll be moving there after school this August and wondering what it's like out that way, hunting wise. Any insight would be fantastic. Thanks Matthew

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Never hunted there, but I have spent a decent amount of time in the area.

Mountains to the south and west. There are some big elk and some big mulies in the mountains and the foothills. There are also a ton of grizzlies and wolves. Pack pepper spray and/or a firearm. To the south near Meeteetsee in the foothills there are some big deer as well, but the tag is hard to draw and most of the land is private. There are some antelope to the east of town in the desert. If you can draw the tag, there are bighorn sheep in the mountains and mountains goats as well. Same goes for moose. Not a whole lot in the way of waterfowl hunting, but there are some birds around. If you're big into waterfowl, you'll have a lot more luck in the Bighorn River by Thermopolis. There are chuckars and huns in the area as well. And if you want a change of scenery, the Bighorn mountains are not far to the east. The local Game and Fish office could probably tell you more than I can.

If I were you, I'd make friends with someone who has horses real quick so that you can pack back into the mountains and take a crack at a trophy bull elk.;)

Also, though not hunting related, rafting/kayaking on the Shoshone River that runs through the edge of town is a lot of fun. A few of the waves get really good during runoff when the water is high, and its a good way to stay cool during the summer. Most people put in to the west of WalMart at the end of a dirt road (can't remember the name of the road) and take out below the bridge on the highway to Powell.

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I was to Cody for a two day trip in Feb 06. Nice place. I liked it a lot. Good luck on your move there.

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Thanks for the info guys. Seems like it'll be a nice place. I definitely hope it's more relaxing. MJ

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ya lots of grizz in the mountains to the west but good hunting and fishing.

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Beautiful place. The well known outfitter Ron Dube lives right down the road in Wapiti and said he picked that area out of the whole country years ago. Buffalo Bill's Irma Hotel in town is just like stepping into a cowboy movie. Also the Winchester museum is there. Elk and deer come down out of the mountains to right outside of town when the snows come. I can't wait to get back out there!

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Also, there is a sierras trading post outlet there--They've got great deals from time to time on lots of outdoor gear. There was a lake I fished out there called (appropriately) Monster lake. I hear it is private now but there are other lakes close by with big trout. Don't worry, you are moving right in to a "calendar spot" for hunting and fishing.

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I live about 30 miles south of Cody. Everybody pretty well covered whats in the area.

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If you live out on the south fork, I'm jealous. I love that area.:)

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I wish.

I live in Meeteetse

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Two words, MONSTER MULEIES!!!! and some great elk by the yellowstone border, and get your pref points going for sheep. OH and make sure your not hunting on privete land;)

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dont meen to hijack the thread,but i'm moving to Casper,Wyoming can anyone tell me about the hunting around there...THANKS...Brian

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Elk, mulies, whitetails, antelope (big ones if you know where to go and how to hunt), waterfowl, and big, fat trout in the Miracle Mile south of town if you don't mind putting up with all of the damned Greenies who have taken the place over.

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You are a lucky person!

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brian,
casper is ok for the hunting but its pretty crowded with people when the seasons open. also it is a windy area and it blows all the time

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Casper has great fishing but inever do much hunting aroundhere.I agree with billybob its fairly crowded on any public land and tough to get on alot of private. I tend to head east for antelope and north to the bighorns for elk and mule deer.

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Thanks guys,i know this Texas boy has alot to learn about the hunting in Wyoming but i look forward to learning what and all that i can,and i would like to meet some of you guys when i get up there and any info offered will remain with me...Brian

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Meeteetsee is my favorite town in the whole wide world, I reckon. Just the right size, no better location. Gettin' a lil' overrun with dudes. That subdivision on the west side of the road just north of town seemed to be growing. Still the best taste of the part of Wyoming that doesn't suck. All that ground along I80 and around Riverton should be flushed.