Long Range Pursuit | S8 E14 Wyoming Wild

Published on January 25, 2024
Duration: 21:16

This video follows a Wyoming mule deer hunt with a focus on long-range shooting. The hunters utilize a Gunwerks LRM rifle chambered for 180-grain LDM ammunition, emphasizing the importance of accurate long-range engagement. The hunt involves extensive glassing, navigating challenging terrain, and identifying suitable bucks for management and trophy tags. The successful harvest of a management buck at approximately half a mile, despite a 15-mile-per-hour wind, highlights the technical skill and equipment required for such pursuits.

Quick Summary

This Wyoming mule deer hunt emphasizes long-range shooting with a Gunwerks LRM rifle and 180-grain LDM ammunition. Hunters navigated challenging badlands terrain, employing extensive glassing and road cruising. A key success was a half-mile shot on a management buck, executed despite a 15 mph wind by aiming for the front shoulder to ensure vital hits.

Chapters

  1. 00:00Introduction to the Wyoming Hunt
  2. 00:35Gear and Ammunition for Long Range
  3. 01:00Navigating the Badlands Terrain
  4. 01:40Spotting and Identifying Bucks
  5. 02:45Preparing for a Long Range Shot
  6. 03:15Windage and Ballistics Considerations
  7. 04:00The Successful Management Buck Harvest
  8. 04:30Post-Shot Analysis and Gear Check
  9. 05:00Tracking and Recovery
  10. 05:30Final Thoughts on the Hunt

Frequently Asked Questions

What rifle and ammunition were used for the long-range Wyoming mule deer hunt?

The hunters utilized a Gunwerks LRM rifle, specifically chambered for 180-grain LDM ammunition. This setup was chosen for its effectiveness in achieving accurate long-range shots required for this type of hunting.

What are the key challenges of hunting in the Wyoming badlands described in the video?

The Wyoming badlands present challenges such as rolling sagebrush hills, requiring extensive glassing and road cruising to locate game. Deep draws can also make tracking difficult once a deer disappears from sight.

How was the long-range shot on the management buck executed?

The shot was taken at approximately half a mile with a 15-mile-per-hour wind. The shooter accounted for windage by aiming for the front shoulder, ensuring a hit within the vital lung area despite the challenging conditions.

What role do management and trophy tags play in this hunt?

The hunters were operating under both management and trophy tags. This dual approach allows for strategic harvesting, balancing the need to control deer populations with the pursuit of mature, high-quality bucks.

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