Shamrock Hills - Shed Hunting

Dates for this property will be posted soon.

Shamrock Hills is truly one of the best examples of high desert southern Wyoming wintering areas and just a short drive NW of Rawlins, WY. This "Checkerboard" of public and private land is known for its large herds of Elk, Deer, and Pronghorn as well as rich deposits of coal, oil, and natural gas. The Checkerboard land ownership pattern was created by the transcontinental railroad in the 1800's. This effectively serves to landlock public parcels with private land. While this is controversial for some hunters, access to this private ranch allows for unhindered access to well over 12,000 acres of public and private land.

While at first glance the landscape can seem barren and dry, there are plenty of springs and oases in the desert to support trophy specimens. This area serves as a vital route and wintering area for herds of Elk and Deer found south in the Sierra Madre mountain range. The region NW of Rawlins has healthy elk populations, thanks in part to the diverse habitats that support these animals. The herds migrate between higher elevations in the summer and lower elevations during the spring and winter, making the location perfect for fall Elk. Deep draws that hide water sources and large stands of Juniper give herds ample cover. Most elk shed their antlers between late February and April, depending on weather, nutrition, and herd dynamics, this property is ideally suited to host herds during that time period.

The head or skull with antlers and horns attached to a big game animal cannot be removed without prior approval from a Wyoming Game and Fish law enforcement officer. If approval is granted, the purchase of a Wyoming Interstate Game Tag is required for any antlers or horns attached to a head or skull plate of a big game animal

This property is outside the restriction area.

3 Day Hunt

No License is needed for shed hunting on this property.

Reservation fees are due at the time of booking, and are non-refundable. The outdoorsman fee will process 48 Hours before the adventure begins.

Cancellations made more than 48 prior to the adventure will avoid being charged. After the outdoorsman fee has been processed refunds are not available.

If there is a lapse in availability, please do not be discouraged to reach out to IO. All calendars are set and managed by landowners, and unavailability is set by them. However, IO is willing to reach out on your behalf, to check on available dates. Other reasons for unavailable dates include biologist recommended hunter/harvest quotas that landowners implement, as well as state season dates not being released.

You are not legally allowed to access the property, for any adventure, prior to your selected access day. If you try to access the property at all before your selected date(s), without prior approval from IO, you will be subject to trespassing and punishments therein