Wyoming Deer Points Close Nov. 2, and the Price Jumps in January
Nonresidents have until Nov. 2 to buy a Wyoming deer preference point. On Jan. 1 the price goes from $41 to $75.
Field Notes
Draw odds, deadlines and strategy for western big game hunters. Every post names its sources.
We Beat the Public Land Sell-Off, but It Can Come Back
Hunters killed the 2025 land sale plan, but the loophole is still open. Why I say never sell any, put corner crossing in law, and use the land.
The Point System Works If You Plan
How the draws work in Wyoming, Utah, Colorado and Idaho, and why I apply every year. What I'd say to someone like me, a 26-year-old who needs to build points again.
Mule Deer Need Habitat More Than Tag Cuts
Weather decides the swings, but habitat and predators decide how far the herd can climb. Where Utah and Wyoming stand, and what I'd do.