The film is narrated by gregory nickerson, a writer and filmmaker with the wyoming migration initiative at the university of wyoming. Earlier last month, a hunter in wyoming was out in the foothills of the bighorn mountains when he. The crack, according to news site county 10, the crack is 10 miles south of ten sleep, wyoming. The crack, as its being called, opened up at the end of. I wouldnt worry about this year and hunting in wyoming if you are looking for a pronghorn buck. Nate strong killed two trophy mule deer in 2015, one legally and one illegally. An enormous gash in the landscape of northern wyoming is likely the result of a landslide that no one saw happen. Cbs4 a huge crack in the earth was discovered in a rural area near ten sleep in northcentral wyoming. Wyoming mule deer hunts mule deer hunting outfitters jackson. Wyoming biologists forecast probable winter kill gohunt.
Guys top 5 wyoming picks deer and antelope eastmans. Large crack in earth discovered in us the express tribune. In 2015, a sudden, huge gash was found in wyomings big horn mountains. While working on the mrs section for wyoming deer it continued to be evident that wyoming needs to do something to curb the pressure on the mule deer herd here in the cowboy state. Wyoming has a crack problem and its not what you think. Mule deer can be found in all habitat types in this hunt area. While you probably wont be passing up 180 rams hoping for a larger one. Many deer move through and out of this hunt area during fall migration to wintering grounds, typically starting in midoctober.
The southeast corner of the site has been occupied by various service stations and truck stops, the last of which was demolished in the late 1990s. A large crack in the earth has opened up in wyomings bighorn mountains, prompting widespread attention and speculation as to what caused it. Nov 02, 2015 wyoming has a crack problem and its not what you think a mysterious tear in the ground is the states new social media star and a testament to the fast fury of mother nature martin gerten. Trophy mountain outfitters wyoming mule deer hunting. Massive crack opens in wyoming mountains us news sky news. A gaping crack the length of six football fields that opened up in a matter of one to two weeks in northern wyoming is likely the product of a landslide, geologists said.
Earlier last month, a hunter in wyoming was out in the foothills of the bighorn mountains when he came across a crack in the earth. Apparently, a wet spring lubricated across a cap rock. Wyoming mountain crack explained nature world report. Our mule training philosophy is different than most. The muley fanatic foundation mff has organized a program putting the u in hunt for the last 7 years. Pictures of giant crack in wyoming hillside business insider. The high altitude and rugged terrain are obstacles that are less inhibiting if you. In 2019, he set out looking for answers to how the road affects big game herds, setting up game cameras and talking to experts on the front lines of. If youre rifle hunting and have a partner, one in the bottom one on top walk slowly. Massive crack in earth mysteriously opens up in bighorn. Although the numbers are not what wyoming saw in the early 90s or 2000s, deer in western wyoming are doing better than they were just a few years ago. Mule deer hunting, elk hunting and western big game hunting. We make a living with our horses and mules by riding on a grazing permit in the mountains behind cattle, guiding packtrips, working hunting camps or training horses here at our own ranch. An engineer from riverton, wyoming, came out to shed a little light on this giant crack in the earth.
With the amount of technology available today, it was the work of local residents of wyoming that helped bring this case to. A wyoming mule deer hunt is a very intriguing adventure that can be one of the most challenging hunts we offer. Along with excellent views come wellbred mules and donkeys. Wyoming game and fish department wyoming hunt planner. Oct 30, 2015 an engineer from riverton, wyoming, came out to shed a little light on this giant crack in the earth. Mike eastman october 7, 2015 general, misc, mule deer 5 mike eastman is no stranger to hunting big mule deer. We expose our mules to all kinds of distractions both manmade and natural and teach them to be at ease. A giant crack has opened in wyoming hillside, and usa today reporter trevor hughes got an exclusive tour. Diamond creek mules is located in cody, wyoming with the picturesque view of the carter mountain range to the south and the magnificent absaroka mountain range to the west. Grizzly bears are relatively common in this hunt area. The wyoming geological survey studied the area and determined that the crack. Mysterious gaping crack opens up in wyomings bighorn mountains the huge crack that suddenly appeared in wyoming has stirred curiosity, but there is a scientific explanation. The crack poses no danger to people or property based on its location in a remote area of wyoming surrounded by state and private land.
The annual cycle of antler growth in mule deer is initiated and controlled by changes in day length acting on several cell types of the anterior pituitary. A mysterious, large crack has been discovered in wyoming ranch, us, unleashing fears of hidden volcanoes and earthquakes. Sep 23, 2015 checkout the monster muley i was hunting in wyoming. With no seismic activity recorded in the area, what caused the chasm is a mystery. Mule deer is an excellent swimmer, but water is rarely used as a means of escaping predators. Huge crack discovered in earth in wyoming cbs denver.
The cowboys were led by second year head coach craig bohl and played their home games at war memorial stadium. A rainy spring in central wyoming has left a gaping hole in the earth, courtesy of mother nature and gravity. Grizzly outfitters wyoming and montana trophy mule deer and. The ranch is home to several big game species, sage and blue grouse, mountain lion, black bear, bobcat, and numerous other game and nongame species. Published on oct 30, 2015 hunters on a private ranch in the bighorn mountains of wyoming stumbled upon an incredible and mysterious scene. He hunted them as a young boy in wyomings high country and has been hunting and filming bucks in the sage brush country for just as long. Wyoming s mule deer herd has had a very rough and turbulent past few years. The biggest hit, i have seen in the area has been the antelope fawns. Best 0 point options areas 78, 79, 8083, 81 and region f. A wyoming department of transportation rest area, reconstructed in 200708, is located on the northeast corner of the junction. A slowmoving fissure in wyomings bighorn mountains has grown to the size of nearly seven football fields.
Mike eastman, author at eastmans official blog mule deer. The mules adventures in fighting and fucking plus occasional musings, vignettes and dips into the archives plus jerk off low rent manga straight from my moms basement irregularly updated wednesday, may 27, 2015. This giant crack in the earth appeared in the last two weeks on a ranch we hunt in the bighorn. The 2015 wyoming cowboys football team represented the university of wyoming during the 2015 ncaa division i fbs football season. With the amount of technology available today, it was the work of local residents of wyoming that helped bring this case to a close. Jake clarks mule days 14 road 14, ralston, wyoming 82435 rated 4. Oct 30, 2015 a sudden, deep crack or gash in the earth around wyoming s bighorn mountains has left many in awe and curious about the explanation.
Oct 30, 2015 published on oct 30, 2015 hunters on a private ranch in the bighorn mountains of wyoming stumbled upon an incredible and mysterious scene. Nov 02, 2015 the crevasse opened up mysteriously at wyomings bighorn mountains and people have already given many names to it. Nov 03, 2015 the crack poses no danger to people or property based on its location in a remote area of wyoming surrounded by state and private land. Lupe scaled 2 wyoming county prominence peaks dry fork ridge in the. We highly recommend conditioning yourself before embarking on your wyoming deer hunting trip.
They were members of the mountain division of the mountain west conference. Yawning hole opens in central wyoming thanks to wet spring. Oct 30, 2015 the crack, according to news site county 10, the crack is 10 miles south of ten sleep, wyoming. Sam shoultz and ken matzner have operated the mule creek ranch in northern albany county for almost 20 years. Older deer were most susceptible to the harsh winter conditions with all the adult winter moralities being animals older than six years of age. Mule days are held at the big boulder ranch in ralston, which is just a short drive from cody, wyoming fees. Awe, curiosity over huge crack in bighorn mountains cnn. Large crack in the earth discovered in wyoming cbs news. Attached is a map that i cooked up showing where the winter kill was the worst during the epic winter of 20102011 which left our deer herd in even worse shape than. The problem of this winter will really be felt in 24 years as so many fawns are looking unhealthy or have passed away. The large hole or gash was first reported by hunting. The populace of mule deer in our areas 152, 154, 155, 162 allows us to specialize in trophy hunts. Crack mysteriously appears in wyomings bighorn mountains. The youths are found by word of mouth and mff has averaged 4 to 6 youths each year.
We train our mules in the environment they are expected to perform in. Montana may be the mecca of sheep hunting, but dont overlook wyoming. Checkout the monster muley i was hunting in wyoming. A large crack in the earth was discovered in a rural area near ten sleep in north central wyoming, reports cbs denver.
The big boulder ranch has hosted a range of events such as barrel races, team roping events, rodeos, seminars and shooting competitions all aimed at promoting the american saddle mule as a great. Wyoming mule deer hunts mule deer hunting outfitters jackson wy. Mule deer hunting in wy to meet your trophy expectations and maintain a healthy herd, we are very selective in the number and type of deer we harvest each year off of our private ranches. Massive crack appears in wyomings bighorn mountains.
Wyoming has a crack problem and its not what you think a mysterious tear in the ground is the states new social media star and a testament to the fast fury of. A large crack in the earth has opened up in wyoming s bighorn mountains, prompting widespread attention and speculation as to what caused it. Posted by deborah byrd in earth science wire november 2, 2015. A sudden, deep crack or gash in the earth around wyoming s bighorn mountains has left many in awe and curious about the explanation.
In 2019, he set out looking for answers to how the road affects big game herds, setting up game cameras and talking to experts on the front lines of managing wildlife and the highway. The crack nicknamed the gash is about 50 yards wide and 750 yards long, and probably caused by wet ground. The high altitude and rugged terrain are obstacles that are less inhibiting if you take the time to prepare yourself physically. We believe in tough conditioning and teaching the mule who rides who. I know it sounds like a setup to a joke, but this giant crack is. Oct 31, 2015 mysterious gaping crack opens up in wyoming s bighorn mountains the huge crack that suddenly appeared in wyoming has stirred curiosity, but there is a scientific explanation. Prior to 2017, adult survival in wyoming range mule deer was at a rate of about 92%. Massive crack in ground appears suddenly in wyoming. They dont want the typical slap on the wrist type fines either. The crevasse opened up mysteriously at wyomings bighorn mountains and people have already given many names to it. Photos clicked by locals reveal steep cliffs, and gigantic boulders scattered across the bottom of the site. Oct 30, 2015 the latest in this series of ominous threats is a mysterious, massive crack suddenly appearing in wyomings bighorn mountains.
A sudden, deep crack or gash in the earth around wyomings bighorn mountains has left many in awe and. A sudden, deep crack or gash in the earth around wyomings bighorn mountains has left many in awe and curious about the explanation. The 2015 deer season showed again that mule deer in western wyoming are making a comeback. Incredible picture of an entire hillside that split apart in wyoming. Mysterious gaping crack opens up in wyomings bighorn mountains. While unable to detect motionless objects, mule deer is extraordinarily sensitive to moving objects. Last month, two hunting guides discovered a crack in. The latest in this series of ominous threats is a mysterious, massive crack suddenly appearing in wyomings bighorn mountains. Just two weeks after they noticed a crack in the ground on a remote ranch in central wyoming, they. A few units in wyoming have very healthy sheep herds and are a great place to get a crack at a 160 170 inch ram, with a few larger taken every year. Massive crack in ground appears suddenly in wyoming aol news. Discover mules for sale in wyoming on americas biggest equine marketplace. With no warning a 2250 feet long and 150 feet wide crack formed in the foothills of the bighorn mountains in wyoming.