The high country of western Wyoming is one of the most spectacular areas that a sportsman can track big game, offering rugged mountains and miles a crisp, blue sky. If you're lucky enough to draw a Wyoming deer tag, get an early start on your hunt - western Wyoming is enormous, and finding where that big buck is likely to be is a large part of the game. In late summer, these high country bucks feed into the later part of the morning, so you'll have plenty of opportunity to scout good locations.
Remember that, even with the relative scarcity of deer tags, there will be a lot of other hunters out there, too. Get as far from the main roads as you can, but keep in mind that there are other hunters on the mountain and remember your safety training. If you're new to the Wyoming high country, book a summer horseback trip with a guide. Besides getting you into some truly remote territory, pack animals are a great addition to your hunting party - rather than pack all of your food and supplies in on your back, with a packhorse you're free to walk or ride without a load on your shoulders, and you can pack in more gear, besides - you'll be glad you did when you're enjoying crisp bacon and a pot of coffee for breakfast, while wearing your dry [pair of backup boots.
Once you've planned your western Wyoming hunt, get out and hunt often - don't gamble your entire season's deer tag one day's shooting. Wyoming's deer season is longer than that of most states, so get out there early and stay as long as you can - the longer you hunt, the better your chance of finding a buck.
Deer drives are commonly used by hunters in western Wyoming, with seasoned outfitters on horseback driving bucks through funnels or otherwise heavily timbered areas while hunters watch the escape routes. Spot-and-stalk and still hunting are still the most popular methods for deer hunting in Wyoming, offering hunters a chance to quietly enjoy the beauty of nature while waiting for the chance to take a shot.
As with most deer hunts, that first half-hour of daylight each day is going to be your window of opportunity. The large bucks wisely head for cover as soon a daylight comes. So head out early, hunt often, and make the most of your western Wyoming deer hunting tags while enjoying some of the most rugged country in the U.S.