Application and general Information:

Please be aware when big game hunting in the National Elk Refuge, Bridge-Teton National Forest and Grand Teton National Park: There are very specific rules and requirements regarding hunter safety cards, recovery times, firearms, road closures, incremental hunt area closures, biological collection kits, hunt area boundaries, grizzly bears, licenses and permits. Please call us or visit the following links for applications and specific hunting regulations when hunting in the Jackson Hole Area:

Links to:

• Wyoming Game and Fish Department: www.gf.state.wy.us
  
• National Elk Refuge: www.fws.gov/nationalelkrefuge/
  
• Grand Teton National Park: www.nps.gov/grte/
  
• Bridge-Teton National Forest: www.fs.fed.us/r4/btnf/
  
  Application Deadlines for Elk and Bison: The Elk Applications period is Jan 1-Jan 31st, Hunt areas are: 79 and 75, Results of the draw are available Feb. 29th. The Buffalo application period is Jan 1-Feb 29th, the application fee is $20.00, and when draw the non-resident license fee is $2,502.00. Results are available on May 22nd.
  

Season Update and General Information

We shared in a blessed and successful 2009 hunting season. The bison hunt proved to be tough and more challenging during the2009 season. Consider the harvest numbers: during 2007 and 2008, a total of 266 and 258 bison were harvested respectively and in the 2009 season, approximately139 bison were harvested. The reduced harvest was due to several factors including boundary savvy cows, absence of heavy snows, concentrated hunting pressure, difficult access, and road closures. Despite a challenging season we maintained a 100% opportunity on bulls and several sportsmen took home magnificent book bulls!

Hunting wild bison in Wyoming is a once in a lifetime opportunity. We offer our services to assist you in making your hunt enjoyable and successful. We offer game retrieval services, several different affordably priced hunting packages, and a trophy bull hunt. To book a hunt and reserve your hunt dates, please download the booking form. Please complete the booking form and return it to us with a $200 deposit.

You are hunting America’s largest free roaming herd of bison. Our hunts are fair chase and we abide by all game laws set by the Wyoming Department of Game and Fish. We offer several hunt packages so please call for information. We recommend that you be in as good of physical condition as possible, prepare for the elevation change by arriving a day or two early if possible, be confident and accurate with your rifle and where it shoots at various distances, and if hunting off horseback, ride a horse few times before your hunt to make any time in the saddle more comfortable. We can cover a lot of country scouting for bulls and we do this by glassing and by horseback. Weather conditions can change from sunny and warm to windy, foggy, and snowy. Check the long range forecast on the internet before your arrival. Dress in layers and be prepared for all weather conditions.

What to bring:

• Your License, Conservation Stamp, and Hunter Safety Card
  
• Refuge Permit (Bison) and Elk Management Stamp (if applicable)
  
• Rifle and Ammunition
  
• We provide standard size gun scabbards (bi pods will not fit)
  
• Hunter orange outer garment (hat, vest, or jacket)
  
• Hunting gear and clothing
  
• Quiet breathable rain gear
  
• Cold weather gear to include insulated underwear
  
• Boots (broke in) and one pair waterproof
  
• Gloves (one insulated and waterproof)
  
• Caps/Hats (1 cold weather)
  
• Small day pack or fanny pack w/ 2 water bottles
  
• Survival gear-emergency blanket, fire starter, waterproof matches, energy bar, knife, compass, and LED headlight
  
• Bear Spray
  
• Camera with extra batteries
  
• More people miss game due to firing mechanism’s gumming up from cold temperatures. We recommend having your gun thoroughly cleaned by a reputable gun smith. We have also found that unless you are very familiar and efficient with a bi pod, they are better left at home.