Wyoming Hunting Trips: Deer, Elk & Antelope

Wyoming hunting offers you an authentic and exciting Western experience, with wide-open spaces and plenty of big game like elk, antelope, Big Horn sheep, mule and whitetail deer, black bear, moose and mountain goats.

Overview

Hunting the Wyoming wilderness couldn’t be better. You can use a gun or bow and arrow. The choice is yours. Bag a moose, Big Horn sheep or a mountain lion. Most hunting season schedules run from September to November.

Where to go Hunting in Wyoming

The best hunting is to be had in the mountains of northwestern Wyoming. You’ll discover elk in the forest and open grasslands. Moose graze in the marshy sections and thick undergrowth. Above the timberline you’ll find mountain goats and Big Horn sheep.

Rentals & Fees

Rental fees vary, but you can rent almost all the equipment you’ll need for a hunt, like horses, saddles, pack equipment, stoves and tents and other camp gear. For a hunting license in Wyoming, you need to apply online with the Wyoming Game and Fish Department. They are issued through drawings. Their website will tell you all you need to know and the information you’ll need available when you apply. Go to https://gf.state.wy.us/elsapplication/ELSWelcome.aspx or call their Customer Service number - 307-777-4600.

Hire a Guide

Hunting the beautiful country of Wyoming is made much easier and can be more successful by hiring one of the guided hunting trips available. Most professional outfitters have camps located in the most breathtaking areas imaginable, and also have access to thousands of acres of privately controlled lands.

Safety Precautions

When traveling to Wyoming for some hunting, be sure that all firearms are in a locked case and unloaded. They must be declared to airline personnel.

Ammunition must be in a factory box or another suitably safe container. It must also be declared to airline personnel.