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Triple Creek Hunts has been operating since 1988 under the management of Jim and Jolene Freeburn. Based near Fort Laramie with a headquarters on the Laramie River, the outfit specializes in hands-on, quality hunting experiences—not factory-line operations that cram in hunters. The core philosophy is...
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Triple Creek Hunts has been operating since 1988 under the management of Jim and Jolene Freeburn. Based near Fort Laramie with a headquarters on the Laramie River, the outfit specializes in hands-on, quality hunting experiences—not factory-line operations that cram in hunters.
The core philosophy is simple: four hunters maximum per season, individual attention, and plenty of ground. They maintain a minimum of 4,000 acres for each mule deer hunter, with similar acreage ratios for other species.
Mule deer hunts are the centerpiece: Over 90% of bucks harvested are four-points or better. Hunters routinely see 10-20 bucks per day on well-managed private ranches.
Spot-and-stalk hunting with vehicle access and hiking are the primary methods. Some hunts use stands and still-hunting depending on terrain and game. Terrain varies from rolling Great Plains grasslands to mountain foothills with pine, cedar, and juniper thickets—elevations range 5,000 to over 8,000 feet.
| Hunt Type | Duration | Cost | Includes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Motel Antelope | 2 days, 3 nights | $2,950 | Lunch, field drinks, guide, transport |
| Motel Whitetail | 4 days, 5 nights | $4,400 | Lunch, field drinks, guide, transport |
| Motel Mule Deer | 4 days, 5 nights | $7,500 | Lunch, field drinks, guide, transport; includes antelope if drawn |
| Motel Bull Elk | 5 days | $7,300 | Lunch, field drinks, guide, transport |
| One-on-One Add-on | Per day | +$250/day | Dedicated guide |
| Non-Hunting Guest | Per day | $250/day | Lodging and meals |
Note: Prices do NOT include Wyoming hunting licenses, conservation stamps ($22.50), meat processing (~$125-150 per animal), taxidermy, or guide/cook gratuities (recommended 10-15% of hunt cost for guides, $50-200 for cooks).
Fully outfitted hunts include house stays with beds (no sleeping bag needed), showers, and home-cooked meals. Triple Creek provides all bedding, towels, and toiletries except your personal items. Motel hunts are your responsibility for lodging and breakfast/dinner.
Rifles & Cartridges: - Bring what you're most comfortable with - Antelope: .243 or 6mm acceptable - Deer: .243 is light; prefer magnum or better - Elk: .270 minimum; use quality/premium bullets - Scope zero: 2 inches high at 100 yards (gives ~200-yard zero, good to 300 yards)
Practice Strategy: Light, low-recoil practice guns (.22 rimfire, pellet guns) are fine for fundamentals. Practice from field positions—prone over a backpack, sitting, kneeling—not bench rest. Clay pigeons at varied distances and ground hog/prairie dog hunting simulate real conditions.
Physical Condition: You need to walk, even at a slow pace. Free-range hunting for wild animals requires honest assessment of your ability.
Weather & Wind: October hunts see temperatures from 90°F down to near zero. Average highs 58°F, lows 30°F. Wind is the big variable—gusts to 60+ mph are common. This affects shooting accuracy more than anything else.
Shot Distances: - Deer: 150-200 yards average - Antelope: 200-250 yards - Elk: slightly farther than deer - These are "point and shoot" distances. Most missed shots go over, not under.
Non-Smoking Operation. Triple Creek is strictly no-smoking in the home, vehicles, or buildings. Some ranches prohibit smoking due to fire danger. If you need to smoke, this isn't the right outfitter.
Wound Policy. If you draw blood, that's your animal. Triple Creek will search until your hunt ends and often longer. Once blood is drawn, your hunt is effectively over regardless of success.
Alcohol. Permitted in moderation after hunting hours only. No mixing alcohol and hunting.
Blaze Orange: Wyoming law requires one article of blaze orange clothing (hat or vest). Blaze camo is legal.
Wildlife in Hunt Areas: No grizzly bears or wolves in their operating areas.
Refund Policy: No refunds for cancelled hunts (no exceptions). Full refund only if you fail to draw a license. Early departures, late arrivals, and no-shows get no refunds or adjustments.
Airport: Denver International (DIA), ~200 miles away, 4-hour drive to hunt destination. Better option than Cheyenne or Laramie—cheaper flights, more reliable, shorter actual travel time despite the drive.
Directions: Hunters receive mailed directions and physical address. GPS won't find the Fort Laramie headquarters—save the paper directions.
Cell Service: Variable. Good in Elk Mountain, poor at Fort Laramie (nearly impossible to call from inside the house). Limited Wi-Fi available. Landline phone access for family check-ins.
Trip Insurance Recommended: Triple Creek suggests purchasing trip insurance to cover cancellations, equipment loss/damage, medical benefits, and emergency evacuation. See ripcordrescuetravelinsurance.com.
Payment Note: Bring cash. One processing plant doesn't accept credit cards, and not all Wyoming businesses take plastic.
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