Resident Guide License

[Bighorner]

Regardless of right or wrong the Wyoming NR wildressness outfitter regulation is in place.

The loop hole is going with a resident and some minor paper work. At this point in my life I enjoy going hunting for hunting sake and don't get supper hung up on shooting particularly when it's in beautiful country.

I've never seriously considered random hunting trip with more or less strangers because
1) I don't have a ton of time off
2) There is a very real perception that nothing is free and making the case for unlicensed guiding could be a pretty low bar.
3) NR tags are not cheap and have turned more than one good guy into a huge A hole when things don't the way YouTube said they would.

All that to say I've meet some realy good NRs and it's not a huge stretch to envision sharing a camp with some of these guys. Particularly since I love the high country and don't generally need a lot of arm twisting to go when a friend suggests a weekend warrior trip.

I feel like it's not a huge jump to get there, but maybe it's just too risk? Curious on people thoughts or experiences. This falls under W.S. 23-2-401 for the nerds.

 

[WyoCoalMiner]

If it's with a friend, it's a no brainer. If it's a stranger, then it has to be a really cool tag in a bad ass place. The hunter needs to be willing to do all their own work. I have never had a bad experience helping a NR access the Wilderness. It has been a good way for me to check out some new country. Even found a really good Gen elk spot one time.

 

[packsaddle]

Are you asking a question about the resident guide license or what? It takes a couple minutes in a G&F office to get a resident guide license for free. As a resident I can take up to 2 NR a year. Ive gotten it multiple times to hunt with friends who have drawn tags. And ill probably do it again this fall for another one. I dont do it for random people though, Id rather hunt alone than deal with someone i dont know.

 

[Bighorner]

Certainly. I would do it in a heart beat for a long time friend. I think this would be much more of a semi random situation along the lines of "that's a cool tag...I've always wanted to check that area out.. let's run in there for a couple nights and check it out."

Maybe I'm putting to much faith in general humanity. I could see it turning into a total horror show though. Like "hey you need to stay here an extra two days and help me find my gut shot bull in this blow down hell hole because we are in it together now."

 

[WyoCoalMiner]

Maybe I'm putting to much faith in general humanity. I could see it turning into a total horror show though. Like "hey you need to stay here an extra two days and help me find my gut shot bull in this blow down hell hole because we are in it together now."

Don't over think it. Feel free to walk away from anyone that acts like an ass. You didn't agree to be chained up to an asshat.

 

[packsaddle]

Certainly. I would do it in a heart beat for a long time friend. I think this would be much more of a semi random situation along the lines of "that's a cool tag...I've always wanted to check that area out.. let's run in there for a couple nights and check it out."

Maybe I'm putting to much faith in general humanity. I could see it turning into a total horror show though. Like "hey you need to stay here an extra two days and help me find my gut shot bull in this blow down hell hole because we are in it together now."

Guess it depends on how much effort it takes you to go into that certain location just to help someone. I guided for 10 years in wilderness areas throughout idaho and wyoming, and did enough babysitting to last a lifetime. I hunt for myself and not others I dont know now adays. For me, Im hauling my horses, gear etc, and when i go into the wilderness, its a long ways, so its a lot of work, which is why im not doing it for some random person. Also, if something comes up for you and you need to leave abruptly, im sure your new friend isnt gonna be happy to cut their hunt short, so you are basically putting the enjoyment of their hunt on your shoulders. Just my 2 cents.