If you’re looking for information for the DIY hunter in the west you’ve found the right place online. We publish gear reviews, tactics, stories, and state-by-state information to help you get in the field and make the most of your time in the field. We specialize in western big game like elk, mule deer, whitetail, bighorn sheep, moose, and much more.
Every state is different, and it can be a little overwhelming to start buildling points, applying or even purchasing tags in different states. Use our state-by-state guide to find species, hunt units, and information about each state’s deadlines, application information, point systems, OTC opportunities, and much more!
We love archery, rifle, and muzzleloader hunting states like Wyoming, Idaho, Utah, Colorado, Montana, Texas, and more. Follow along on our hunts as we visit the backcountry and chase western big game!
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Raised in the mountains of western Wyoming, Brad gained a passion for backcountry hunting at a young age. Brad’s passion for tinkering with gear and storytelling led him to open Altitude Outdoors, a retail hunting, archery, and fly-fishing shop in Afton, Wyoming where he stays up to date on the lastest hunting gear, and feeds his passion for big game hunting.
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Colorado’s new split-draw system impacts mule deer and elk hunters. New split draw system will be implemented in 2028. See how it affects DIY hunters like you.
As long as HuntAddicts.com has existed, we’ve strived to help DIY hunters find success in the field. For some states, we’ve provided some information on how to apply and start getting tags in other states. Since our start in 2009, there have been several companies that have developed software applications to shortcut research and unit…
Mule Deer management, especially where biology and social issues meet is a complex issue, but an easy band-aid approach doesn’t solve anything. Have more fawns that live to be adults. End of story… That could easily be the end of this article, and it really is that simple. But the meat and potatoes of this…
Big changes are underway for nonresident elk hunters in Wyoming in 2024, with the introduction of a new regional structure for general elk licenses. The Wyoming Game and Fish Department has revamped the nonresident elk hunting system, departing from the traditional statewide general tag to implement a regional approach, mirroring the structure of nonresident general…
Wyoming Governor Mark Gordon approved significant fee increases for nonresident hunters in 2024, impacting both special draw licenses and licenses for the “Big 5” trophy game species. House Bill 200 was signed into law on Thursday, which mandates these fee hikes to take effect from January 1, 2024. As hunters gear up for the upcoming…
Even though draw results in Wyoming came out last week, there’s still another chance to pick up tags for elk, deer, and antelope in Wyoming through the leftover draw. Keep in mind that the application period is short – from June 19th – 23rd, and this draw is a random lottery that doesn’t use any…
