Jackson Hole Hunting
Expert Jackson Hole outfitters will guide you in getting the trophy animal of your dreams. Jackson Hole is renowned for its superb big game hunting, providing hunters the opportunity to pursue elk, moose, sheep, mule deer, antelope, and bear.
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Antelope rule the prairie landscapes south of Jackson Hole – from Merna to Pinedale and all the way south to Rock Springs. Mule deer fit the bill for sustenance hunting, filling the freezer better than a white tail. Mule deer are also more bountiful in these parts but both mammals are well hunted. Mules feed in the high country and white tail at lower elevations along the river bottoms. Big Horn Sheep season is in September and October. Dubois, just northeast of Jackson Hole, has the largest concentration of Rocky Mountain big horn sheep in the world and makes for the perfect hunt. Jackson Hole and the surrounding area also have a thriving black bear population and an open season in both spring and fall. Bear baiting is permitted and regulated.
Elk, the “king of wild game” is literally everywhere with plenty of trophy finds, recently near the southwest corner of Yellowstone National Park. Limited elk permits are issued in Grand Teton National Park. These play a role in maintaining a healthy herd size for the approximately 5,000 elk that migrate to winter on the 25,000 acre National Elk Refuge on the northeast side of Jackson Hole. Herd size is currently on the rise.
Outfitters keep to their designated areas with years of experience on their patch of wild country. Knowledgeable Jackson Hole residents have the option of renting horses without the outfitting services, as most of the area’s hunting is accomplished on horseback.
To help improve their chances, many hunters choose to join outfitters (out-of-state visitors who desire to hunt in designated wilderness areas are required to hire a guide). A list of licensed local outfitters can be obtained at the Wyoming Game and Fish Department offices (733-2321) at 360 N. Cache Street. The Game and Fish Department is also the best source for information pertaining to regulations, season dates and licensing fees. For elk permits, out-of-state residents have to enter a lottery.
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