It’s the Cowboy way of life to earn your way, so when you schedule a hunt in Northeast Wyoming, expect a challenge. It’s well-known that Wyoming’s wildlife outnumbers its residents, and this area has some of the highest densities of antelope anywhere. Robust pronghorn, whitetail deer, and mule deer populations make the visit to Gillette and Wright worth the trip.

The pronghorn might be Campbell County’s unofficial mascot; just a quick drive at virtually anytime of year will show you why. With an estimated 40,000 to 50,000 pronghorn roaming the plains, it’s by far the most common large game animal; lucky for hunters. But even though they’re plentiful, that certainly doesn’t mean they’re an easy hunt. Pronghorns are the fastest animals in North America and second fastest in the world, capable of reaching 65 miles per hour and maintaining 40-50 MPH for several miles. Additionally, the species has remarkable eye sight and can recognize moving objects from great distances. If you’re visiting Campbell County to hunt, the pronghorn is your ultimate trophy. They’ll make you earn it, but that’s the Wyoming way.

Mule deer, with their distinct large ears and proficiency at camouflage, number around 30,000. They tend to occupy wooded or shrubby areas that feature broken countryside, and their tendency to bound rather than run suits rugged terrains like those of Wyoming. Whitetail deer, though less abundant than both pronghorn and mule deer, can be found across Campbell County — if you know where to look. The species tends to be shy and are seldom seen during the day unless they’re disturbed. Instead, they prefer to feed and move in the early morning, evening and night hours. Often your best chances for success is to put some miles on your boots. Leave the beaten path to find something that others have missed, and you’re often rewarded for the extra effort.