The good news for hunters is that Wyoming has lots of public land, much of it huntable with over-the-counter general tags for deer, elk and antelope. The not-so-good news is, all that opportunity draws crowds.

Opening day in many hunt areas can be a mob scene, with pickups and ATVs roaring every which way, and the hillsides dotted with orange-vested multitudes.

Still, there is hope, some experienced Wyoming hunters told Cowboy State Daily.

In crowded areas, successful hunting boils down to a willingness to put in the work, and to put some miles on one’s hunting boots.

Buzz Hettick of Laramie has killed dozens of elk over his long hunting career, nearly all of them on public land.

One of his favorite strategies is to start by paying attention to other hunters.

“Look and see where ever

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