Wyoming's winter has been unlike anything most of us can remember. Central and eastern Wyoming have received very little significant moisture this season. While the western mountain ranges have seen decent snowfall above 8,000 feet, the valley floors remain well below average. That said, we still have a lot of winter ahead. Historically, our largest snowfalls arrive in the spring. These storms are typically wet and moisture-rich, meaning we still have ample opportunity to improve conditions befo...

Spot-and-Stalk Whitetail Hunting in Wyoming's Black Hills When most hunters think of whitetail hunting, they picture long hours in a tree stand or box blind, waiting for deer to move. While that style has its place, our Wyoming whitetail hunt offers a different kind of experience; one that's active, strategic, and fully immersive. This hunt takes place in Wyoming's famed Black Hills, where wide-open country meets big-frame bucks and productive whitetail habitat. SNS Outfitter & Guides has hu...

32 Seasons on a Legendary Wyoming Ranch Thirty-two seasons ago, in 1994, SNS Outfitter began guiding hunts in the northeast corner of Wyoming near the small town of Newcastle. It was here, on the edge of Wyoming's famed Black Hills, that a hunting legacy began. This corner of the state is well known today for its strong populations of whitetail deer and Merriam turkeys, but back then, the story looked very different. In those early years, this country was mule deer country. Back When It Was All ...

Limited Availability for Rut Season If you're still searching for an outstanding 2026 mule deer hunt, Montana deserves a serious look, especially during the heart of the rut! Our Montana Mule Deer hunts have been one of the most popular and consistently successful hunts we offer, and for good reason. Hunting rutting mule deer bucks in eastern Montana delivers action, opportunity, and the chance at mature bucks during the most exciting time of the season. This hunt has produced exceptional result...

Wilderness Bugles, Big Bulls & a Great 2025 Season Recap Wyoming's wilderness elk season delivered in a big way this fall and this year's archery hunts once again reminded us why so many hunters dream of chasing bugling bulls in September. For our 2025 season recap, we sat down with SNS Camp Manager, Hunter Base, to talk about elk behavior, horseback pack-in camps, the reality of guiding these hunts, and what makes this experience so special. If you're looking for firsthand insight into...

Wyoming is home to more than 120,000 elk, making it one of the most significant elk populations in North America.   Managing that herd across an entire state is both complex and controversial, and one of the most debated issues is the winter feeding of elk. For those who are unfamiliar, Wyoming currently operates 22 state elk feed grounds, and the federal government manages the well-known National Elk Refuge in Jackson Hole. While western Wyoming offers vast amounts of healthy summer a...

At SNS Outfitter, we're always looking for better ways to stay connected with our community and share what's happening across our hunts, camps, and seasons. As we move forward, we're making a small shift in how we deliver updates, one that allows us to share more meaningful information in a clearer, more consistent way. You'll still see highlights and moments shared on social media, but our most consistent updates will now live in our Hunting Headlines newsletter. This format allows us to provid...

Wyoming & Montana Hunting Season Recap 2025 | SNS Outfitter & Guides It's been another incredible year in the West. From the high-country wilderness to the wide-open plains, 2025 reminded us why we chase these adventures season after season. The bugles were loud, the prairies were alive, and the SNS crew was right there for every moment — riding, guiding, and celebrating the hunt. This is the story of our 2025 season… and it's one for the books. A New Chapter in Wilderness Elk Hunting We...

Wyoming Backcountry Elk Camp Experience "Somewhere in the vast Western Wyoming backcountry, time slows. Brisk morning air, steep trails, dusty horse hooves, the bugle of a distant bull elk, snow capped peaks, and rivers divide. The kind of hunt your grandpa remembers isn't just a memory, it's alive, waiting for you to experience it for yourself." SNS Outfitter & Guides is proud to offer traditional wilderness elk hunting adventures. We invite you to experience the rhythm of the wilderness, t...

SNS Outfitter is proud to announce an exciting and unique hunting opportunity. Most elk areas in Wyoming reserve the September elk rut for archery hunting. Starting in 2026 we will be offering an outstanding September elk hunt. Our hunters can now hunt with a rifle during the peak of the elk rut. Adding to our current two wilderness camps a third camp with a rifle season starting September 20 will be available for our hunters. Elk hunters agree, the thrill of hunting elk during the bugle season ...