LOCATION, CLIMATE AND TERRAIN
The elevation varies from 6,000 feet to 8,000 feet on
the ranches. Most of the area is in a high desert climate. The higher elevations receive
more moisture. The terrain is made up of steep, rugged canyons. The lower area's vegetation
is sagebrush, oak brush and cedar trees. The higher elevations have quaking aspen and pine
trees. Water is plentiful on these ranches.
The temperatures will vary from 40F-50F in the evenings
to 70F-80F during the day on the September hunts. Usually, by the end of October the
temperatures have dropped to below 32F at night and around 50F-60F during the day. Be
prepared because winter can arrive early bringing snow, wind and freezing temperatures
for the duration of the hunt.
THE HUNT
The hunt takes place from a comfortable base camp.
Each morning, hunters leave using trucks or 4-wheelers to get around. The method of
hunting primarily used is spot and stalk. The hunting area has a series of roads that we
use and consequently most hunts are not very physically demanding.
After the game is down, we will handle the caping and
care for the meat. The hunter will accompany the guide to a meat locker for processing.
We have a several excellent taxidermists available if required. Antlers, capes and meat
can be shipped.
EQUIPMENT AND FACILITIES
We supply all the camp equipment, food, guides and our
years of experience. Camp consists of a new cabin for the hunters and a series of wall tents
with wood floors in them. They each have a wood burning stove in them. Cots and sleeping
pads are provided. We have electricity at camp, so we also have hot showers and lighting.
The food is excellent. Meals are prepared at camp and
typically we eat a light breakfast, return for a big lunch and later in the evening eat
a first class meal.
YOUR OUTFITTERS AND CREW
Western Lands Hunting Company consists of two partners: Travis Murphy and Rusty Hall. Travis Murphy is the son-in-law of the ranch owner and has been guiding hunts on the ranch for eight years. Rusty Hall owns Trophy Hunter Magazine and has been involved in the hunting industry for twelve years. The partners guide most of the
hunts however, we have a few guides that we have hired to help on occasion. They are all
professionals and have been in the business for years.
WHAT YOU NEED TO BRING
You will need to bring your gun, sleeping bag,
clothing, and personal items. In the October hunts, we recommend that a warm coat and cold
weather boots be brought along just in case they are needed.
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