Why 2026 Is Shaping Up to Be a Standout Year for Wyoming Antelope

If you've been thinking about hunting pronghorn antelope with SNS this fall, now is the time to act.

We have a limited number of openings remaining for the 2026 season, and with the Wyoming application deadline approaching on May 31, planning your hunt should be a priority. Available hunt dates will vary based on your Wyoming preference points and the style of hunt you're looking for.

If you don't currently hold preference points, there is still opportunity. Our Random Antelope License Program is designed specifically for hunters in that position, offering a legitimate chance to get into the field this fall.

Whether you're sitting on points or starting from scratch, we're here to help you navigate the process and make a plan.

Visit SNS Outfitter & Guides or call 307-266-4229 to discuss your 2026 pronghorn hunt..

Wyoming's pronghorn populations continue to rebound in a big way.

The Wyoming Game and Fish Department has announced an increase of 2,650 antelope licenses for the 2026 season, bringing the statewide total to 34,305 available tags. This is a meaningful jump and a strong indicator of herd recovery across much of the state.

Several of the units we hunt will see increased quotas, which should translate into improved draw odds for applicants.

Even more encouraging, fawn production in 2024 and 2025 has been among the highest levels recorded by wildlife biologists in over 40 years. Combined with a favorable winter, these conditions are setting the stage for excellent hunting opportunities this fall. 

Wyoming's weather has settled into a more typical spring pattern during the second half of April, bringing a welcome shift in conditions across the state.

Cooler temperatures, combined with steady moisture, have delivered a mix of snow in the mountains and wet snow and rain across the prairies. This type of spring weather is exactly what Wyoming's landscape needs.

If this pattern continues, it will go a long way toward easing drought conditions and setting the stage for a strong growing season. Across antelope country, the prairie is already beginning to green up, providing fresh, nutrient-rich forage for Wyoming's expanding pronghorn herds.

Continued spring moisture will be key. With healthy feed heading into summer and fall, wildlife will be in better condition going into winter, an important factor for both herd sustainability and overall hunt quality. 

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