Hunting in Wyoming

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About hunting in Wyoming

Any hunter who dreams of wide-open spaces and herds of plentiful big game will find that their hunting dreams lead to Wyoming. The state is a huge, high plateau broken by many wild, remote mountain ranges. Elk, mule deer, grizzlies, mountain goats, and bighorn sheep inhabit the high country of mountain ranges such as the Wind River and Teton ranges in the west, the Big Horns in the northcentral, and the Snowy Range in the south. The sweeping high plains of Wyoming are covered with cattle and cowboys, and the productive rangeland is shared with impressive herds of pronghorn antelope, deer, and elk. Wyoming’s most sought-after game animals are pronghorn, elk, moose, mule deer, and white-tailed deer. The state also offers hunts for bighorn sheep, bison, black bears, mountain lions, wolves, mountain goats, turkeys, and upland birds. Elk are plentiful on public and private lands in both mountains and plains regions. Mule deer are found throughout the state, both on the plains and in the mountains, while whitetails are plentiful in the Black Hills region in northeastern Wyoming and in many farming areas and creek bottoms around the state. But Wyoming is best known for its pronghorn—more commonly called “antelope.” Wyoming has more pronghorn antelope than anywhere else on the North American continent, and success rates for hunters exceed 85 percent. Most Wyoming hunting is managed via a limited quota system, which means there are a set number of licenses for each hunting area, and hunters have to apply for licenses well in advance of the season. That means planning ahead is a must if you want to hunt in Wyoming. To hunt in Wyoming, you also need a conservation stamp and proof of completing a hunter safety course. Wyoming also requires big-game hunters to wear at least one item of fluorescent orange while hunting. Wyoming has more than 30 million acres of public land, making it a hunter’s paradise. Some of these areas are federally designated wilderness areas, and Wyoming law stipulates that nonresident big game hunters are required to use the services of a professional outfitter or resident guide when hunting in wilderness areas. All outfitters must be licensed by the Wyoming Board of Outfitters and Professional Guides. The Wyoming Outfitters and Guides Association, www.wyoga.org, is a great source of information on guides and outfitters in Wyoming. For more information on hunting in Wyoming and to apply for a license, contact the Wyoming Game & Fish Department: wgfd.wyo.gov.

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Hunting methods

Rifle Hunting 69 hunts

Stalking 66 hunts

Bow Hunting 44 hunts

All methods (14)

Game classification

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Great Plains Outfitters

Outfitter

Dirk and his crew were exceptional They worked hard and everyone in camp walked away successful The food was great. Was a very fun family atmosphere I would reckoned this hunt to anyone.

Paul

United States

9.6

of 10

Verified review

Jul 18, 2024

Great Family Fun

9.6

of 10

Great Plains Outfitters

Outfitter

Dirk put us on a great spot to shoot Prarie dogs. We got to the Prarie dog town an hour after daylight and had our fill of shooting by 2 pm. My 9 and 11 year old daughters pulled the trigger until they were tired of it. Beautiful scenery, tons of shooting, and Dirk was accommodating to our experience level. We travel and hunt extensively so he just set us up and let us be. A perfect outfit for us. I’m most likely going to book again!

Animals

Deer price from $1,20024 hunts

Elk price from $1,55024 hunts

Mule Deer price from $1,20019 hunts

Pronghorn Antelope price from $1,80016 hunts

Wild Turkey price from $1,2506 hunts

Merriam's Turkey price from $1,2506 hunts

All animals (19)

Bush TV

Check out an amazing footage from outfitters and landowners properties.

Smelling Bighorn Ram

This Bighorn sheep smells something in the air

Bighorn in snow

Bighorn sheep stand in the snow on a mountain side

Pronghorn chase

Two Pronghorn antelope chasing one another at the speed of light

Bighorn Sheep

Bighorn Sheep bashing horns

Coyote Calling

Group of Coyote's calling

Sparring Pronghorn

Who will be the dominant male in this sparring contest? The Pronghorn is the fastest animal in the Western hemisphere, reaching speeds up to 60 miles per hour, and can maintain 30-40 mph over long distances, which can often be witnessed come migration time.

Elk Bugle

There's not much more exciting than being in the woods during the elk rut. Being in the presence of bugling bull elk will get any hunter's heart pumping.

Bighorn Sheep

With Ewes in estrus, Bighorn Sheep Rams become very worked up and the Mating Dance ensues. Few people get to see this ritual up close.

Elk Wyoming

There's not much more exciting than being in the woods during the elk rut. Being in the presence of bugling bull elk will get any hunter's heart pumping. This episode of Bush TV will do just that!