What to Bring to HPW
(this list is also included in the downloadable guest guide)
Be prepared for everything. It can 80 degrees or snowing in early Nov and can be 65-70 even in December but it can also blizzard at any time after the 15th of September.
Clothing
• Warm Layered Clothing. Yes, the blinds are heated, but you will be in and out of blinds and it is very important to have layered clothing. Very easy to remove clothing, awful to not have what you need.
• Waterproof Boots. Nice for walking in snowy or dew conditions.
• Camo/Camoflage is important even in the blinds. Our blinds have lids that you can view the action through, which means that the geese can also see through them....NO ORANGE for waterfowl hunting.
Gloves. I like to have 2 -3 pairs in the blind with me as you may need different weights depending upon temperature and you may wish to change gloves if your hands get wet.
• House shoes. If you are staying in the Lodge we have a great mud room set up so you can get out of your hunting clothing before you go through the main lodge. Bring some slippers or sandals or some form of house shoes so you don't wear your hunting boots into the lodge.
Gun Gear
• Cleaning station is supplied at the Lodge, but it won’t hurt to have bore snakes and oil with you.
• Bring a soft gun case for vehicle transport
• Variety of Chokes • Ammunition
• Steel for Waterfowl
3" #2 @1500fps or faster for geese
3" #4 @ 1500fps or faster for ducks
• Hevi-Shot in #4 geese and #6 ducks is fine also
• If you do not wish to fly with ammo let us know and we will gladly pick it up for you and have it for your trip.
• Ear protection – Very important to bring protection for your ears. You will be in a pit or box blind and will have the rest of your group in close proximity while shooting.
• Thermos for coffee etc. while in the blind
Food
• If you are staying in the lodge and would like to cook everything you need is there to prepare your meals EXCEPT FOOD. Bring everything you need including spices etc.
• If you are staying in a motel bring your lunch along in the morning and any snacks you may wish to have
• NO ALCOHOL WILL BE ALLOWED IN PITS YOUR FIRST DRINK IS YOUR LAST SHOT OF THE DAY
Dogs
• Your dog is welcome in the lodge, but not on any furniture including beds. If your dog is in the house and the housekeeping staff is forced to do extra cleaning of furniture and bedding you will be charged $50 per night for the dog.
• Your dog is welcome on the hunt with your group, but if the dog is creating a safety issue in the blind it is the guide's discretion to have the dog removed from the hunt. If the dog is disrupting the success of the hunt it is the discretion of the hunting party to remove or keep the dog in the blind.
Licenses
• You will need to have in your possession a Wyoming State Bird License a HIP stamp issued in Wyoming (your home state stamp is not acceptable for the HIP process) and a Federal Duck Stamp. If you buy the season bird license you will also need a Wyoming Conservation Stamp.
Please check the Wyoming Game and Fish web site for current pricing. Licenses are available in Torrington at the Frontier Mart on the West side of town, otherwise get them while en route.
Camera (Great Memories to save for friends and family!)
Knife for cleaning game
Coolers and Zip Lock freezer bags for getting game home. Please get large freezer bags if you are transporting birds across state lines as you will be required to leave 1 fully feathered wing on each bird for identification.