Wyoming Elk Hunting Rates and Information
HUNT | AREA | TYPE | TENTATIVE SEASONS | PRICE |
Moose: 7 Day | 20 | 1 | Sept 10 – Oct 31 | CALL |
Sheep: 10 Day | 7 | 1 | Sept 1 – Oct 31 | CALL |
Bull Elk: 6 Day | General | – | Sept 26 – Oct 31 | CALL |
Cow Elk: 6 Day | 85 | 1 | Sept 10 – Oct 31 | CALL |
Bull Elk / Mule Deer Combo 7 Day | – | – | – | CALL |
Cow Elk / Mule Deer Combo 7 Day | – | – | Cow Elk starts: Sept 10 Mule Deer Starts: Sept 15 | CALL |
Mule Deer: 6 Day | H | – | Sept 15 – Oct 20 | CALL |
Antelope: 3 Day | 88,89,90 | 1 | Sept 10 – Oct 31 | CALL |
Bear: Spring or Fall | CALL | CALL | May 1 – June 15 | CALL |
Mountain Lion | CALL | CALL | CALL | CALL |
Rocky Mtn Goat | 2 | 1 | CALL | CALL |
Private Guide | – | – | – | $500 |
Trophy Policies
- Sheep & Moose: Hunting a trophy is expected.
- Elk & Deer: Pass up on an honorable bull or buck and we reserve the right to add a $500 trophy fee.
- (private guide included in price)
- Other combinations available.
- Prices do not include game application fees.
Application Dates
You must submit elk applications between January 1 and January 31 with the computer random draw done around the 26th of February. Deer and Antelope applications must be submitted between January 1 and March 15. Moose and Sheep applications must be submitted between January 1 and February 28. See our hunting rates page for season and pricing information.
Hidden Basin Policies
All hunts, excluding antelope, require a $600 deposit at the time of booking and are only refundable should you not draw a license. Antelope hunts require a $300 deposit with the same policy. We accept credit cards, personal checks, cash and money orders. Book flights to arrive in Jackson by 2:00pm. the day before your hunt begins. Balance of the hunt is due in full upon arrival. Refunds provided if death occurs or you do not draw a license.
We highly recommend insurance (both trip & equipment), as we accept no responsibility for loss or damage of personal gear. We are in good standing with Wyoming Game & Fish Dept, BLM and US Forest Service. Hidden Basin Outfitters operates under USDA Permit in the Bridger Teton and Targhee National Forests, all equal opportunity providers.
Application Info & Dates
Information booklets with applications can be obtained by calling Wyoming Game & Fish at 307-777-4600 and requesting one to be sent to you. Once you are on their mailing list you should receive one each year.
You must submit elk applications between January 1 and January 31 with the computer random draw done around the 26th of February. Deer and Antelope applications must be submitted between January 1 and March 15. Moose and Sheep applications must be submitted between January 1 and February 28. See our hunting rates page for season and pricing information.