Move to Wyoming

[centaur]

14A is one of the most scenic highways around, but then so is the Beartooth Hwy north of Cody. And Hwy 14 through Shell Canyon ain't no slouch, either. All of these are close to the Bighorn basin, and provide a playground for us outdoor types. Miles and miles of public ground to enjoy.

[Bowwild]

Lovell is on the west side of the Bighorns with Sheridan on the east side.  I spent about 8 great days hunting up in the bighorns back in 1985.  I saw and stalked within 12 yards of what would be new world record PY Shiras bull, off the highway in a beaver meadow.

Beautiful country!  It is more arid on the west end than the east in Sheridan.

[rockkiller]

I forgot about the archery range.Its a great place to shoot a few after work.

[fnshtr]

Wow! I can't think of a better area of the country to move to. I used to think I wanted to retire in Colorado... but it seems to be headed the wrong direction (in a lot of ways).

Hope your surgery is working out for you.

Good luck on the interview and potential move!!

I'll send you a pic of the elk I take with your old BW.

Wayne

[Jerry Bellmyer]

Thanks Wayne....surgery went well! I'm not sure I am going to be able to shoot trad again though. Might have to go back to wheels and/or gun...

[Barney]

Jerry, you didn't ask in the PM about it but I'll let you know now, housing is much cheaper in Powell and surrounding areas. Cody is ridiculous. Pick up a real estate guide in a gas station or store when you get here. Heck, if I have time, I'll mail you one. Been shoveling a mess of snow lately and looks like more on it's way so it may be a few days.

The real estate guide is hard to miss, it's as big as a RMEF magazine.

[Frank V]

Jerry, glad your surgery went well good luck with your interview & possible move to Wyoming. I really like Cody, I don't feel out of place wearing my cowboy hat there!  

[Barney]

Frank V, you shouldn't feel out of place wearing a cowboy hat anywhere....I know I don't.

[Altiman94]

Wyoming is an amazing place.  I was out there in 2012 antelope hunting and hoping to draw another tag for this year's season.  It wouldn't hurt my feelings at all to live there.

[ChristopherO]

You're from Illinios so you are used to corn and soybean fields.  I am from Ohio so am used to them, even planted my fair share of them, too.  First time through the Big Horn basin, after passing through all the rugged country from the Black Hills through the Big Horn Mountains, I was astonished and, to tell the truth, saddened to see how much agriculture was in the basin.  Don't get me wrong, it is a lovely spot.  Much better than Ohio or Il has, but I wasn't expecting so much corn and soybeans, hay and beet fields in that 80 mile stretch between the Big Horns and Rockies.  Would I live there?  In a heartbeat.  
There are places in Wyoming that are the ugliest spots on earth and there are areas that I've not seen their equal in beauty.  The basin isn't in either of those extremes but is close enough to the beautiful locations to be very attractive to this midwestern man.
Be sure to visit Frank's Peak just west of Meteste.  Gorgeous high country.  Don't forget to drive the Ten Sleep route on the western side of the Big Horns, either.  So much to see, so little time.
My personal preference is the east slope of the Big Horn Mountains.  Someday, I might just make it there for a prolonged stay.

[Frank V]

Originally posted by Barney:
Frank V, you shouldn't feel out of place wearing a cowboy hat anywhere....I know I don't.

I'm getting less & less concerned about wearing it anywhere.
Here a lot of folks wear them. I fit right in!

Hope to get back to Cody this summer.
That Buffalo Bill Museum is fantastic.    

And a saddle shop on most every corner.

[Barney]

It's the Buffalo Bill Center of the West now. That's where my wife works.

Jerry, if you need a real estate guide PM your address.

[Frank V]

Originally posted by Barney:
It's the Buffalo Bill Center of the West now. That's where my wife works.

Jerry, if you need a real estate guide PM your address.

Thanks Barney, it's been a couple of years since we've been there. I really look forward to when we can get to Cody. A must see spot!  

[Jerry Bellmyer]

Well....I have been offered job. I will take a few days to think about it, absorb it, and research some more. I would probably have to rent for a year so I hope there is a chance to find something to rent in Powell, Cowley, Lovell, etc...

[fnshtr]

Good luck with your decision Jerry. I've traveled through the area and love it... but that is just visiting during good weather.

Hope whatever you decide works out well.

   

[centaur]

Congrats Jerry,
There should be housing, at least in Powell. You may have some culture shock moving from Illinois, but if you like the outdoors, it should be positive culture shock. Remember, folks don't neccessarily want to know how you did it 'back home'; Illinois and Wyoming could be on two different planets on social and political issues.
Welcome to the Cowboy State; enjoy all that we have to offer.
Here is a view of the Powell area this morning…
 http://www.wyoroad.info/highway/webcameras/US14Powell/US14Powell.html

[Frank V]

Originally posted by Jerry Bellmyer:
Well....I have been offered job. I will take a few days to think about it, absorb it, and research some more. I would probably have to rent for a year so I hope there is a chance to find something to rent in Powell, Cowley, Lovell, etc...

   

Congratulations. I think you will like Wyoming, I do.
Let us know?

[SS Snuffer]

Hi Jerry
Just wondering which school district you will be working for?
My sister in law is a special ed teacher in Lovell. Have hunted with them many times and love the area, great folks.

[Whip]

Originally posted by centaur:

Here is a view of the Powell area this morning…
  http://www.wyoroad.info/highway/webcameras/US14Powell/US14Powell.html  

Hey, the roads look clear out there!  Better than the IL forecast for the weekend - take that job quick!

[smoke1953]

I'm not sure if that photo was a selling point.