Preserving Wyoming’s Elk Feed Grounds; Chapter two

Wyoming’s elk feed ground program continues to be controversial! The outfitting industry has drawn a red line in the sand when it comes to protecting and requiring the Game & Fish to maintain their essential winter feeding program. Western Wyoming is unique in that we have almost limitless elk habitat except during the critical winter season. Our state has been feeding wintering elk for over 100 years. Wyoming operates 22 state fe[...]

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Wyoming Elk Feed Grounds: need your help

Winter feeding of wildlife is a hot button issue and often pits wildlife lovers, hunters and conservationists against one other. Elk are fed each winter by the Wyoming Game & Fish Department and the National Elk Refuge. As townships and ranchers established themselves out west, elk were left with very little intact natural winter range.

The Wyoming Game and Fish Commission has tasked the department to hold a series of publ[...]

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A look at the Southern Big Horn Elk Herd

Whether you prefer to read the Blog below or ride along with us, we appreciate your interest in SNS Outfitter & Guides!

Since the mid-1990’s, Wyomings elk population has experienced tremendous growth as have elk across the entire mountain west. The biologists in charge of managing these majestic game animals have many theories as to why elk numbers have exploded across the west. Wyoming’s statewide population estimate stands at 1[...]

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2020 Wyoming Elk Application Reminder

Deadline: January 31, 2020Draw Results: May 20, 2020 JOIN US IN WYOMING Fill your freezer and have an adventure

As a reminder, the elk application deadline is quickly approaching! We have a limited number of bull elk hunts open in 2020. Don’t hesitate to book the hunt you have been dreaming about today. For those of you building preference points for a future Read More

Cow Elk Hunting with SNS Outfitter & Guides

Recently we have had an increased interest in our cow elk hunts. Here at SNS Outfitter & Guides, we offer two different options for our cow elk hunts, Regular season (October) and Late season (November). I will be breaking down the differences in the hunts for you today.

Regular Season (October) Cow Elk Hunts: These four-day horseback hunts in the Big Horn Mountain Range are fully guided and include room and board while in camp[...]

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The Outdoor Dream Foundation- Making Dreams Come True

It’s always a privilege to experience what we love with those who share the same passion. Every once in awhile it’s a true honor. This past week, SNS had one such honorable adventure.                                                       

This is Emily Ferguson and her Dad, Chris. SNS was introduced to them through the Outdoor Dream Foundation, whose role is to grant outdoo[...]

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ATTENTION HUNTERS: Late Season Cow Hunts Available

Attention all hunters: here at SNS Outfitter and Guides, we have a very limited number of 2019 late season cow elk hunts left. The late season cow hunt is our newest hunt, and we could not be more excited to offer this great opportunity to you. 

This hunt will offer all the amenities of Hunt #3, but it is shorter and more economical. After driving to our camp, ea[...]

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Ladies Hunting Gear Review

Are you a female hunter who enjoys hunting and loves her camo? Gets psyched about her outdoor gear and its functionality? Yet at the same time, has always struggled to find the perfect, long lasting hunting gear, made specifically for women? If so, you’re not alone. I’m here to tell you about some of our favorite items.

First and foremost, I have searched high and low for the best of the best. I have been in and out of nume[...]

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Big News: SNS is Now Offering Late Season Cow Elk Hunts

With much excitement we are proud to announce that SNS will now be offering late season cow elk hunts at one of our most popular camps. This hunt will offer all the amenities of Hunt #3, but will be a quicker hunt, and more economical. After driving to our camp each hunter will meet their guide and their horse that will be accompanying them for the following 3 days. You will be served a hot di[...]

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2018 Wyoming Elk Hunt Recap

Wow, is this hunting season flying by quicker than normal? It seems like just yesterday we were counting to down the days until fall bear opened, now, as of October 27th we closed out our 2018 elk hunts. But, let’s not have us tell you about the season, let’s have our hunters tell you about it.

“This is just a note to tell you what an outstanding hunt I had out of the Box Y the week of 15-20 October.  I could not have asked for [...]

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