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,...

What You Need Before You Ride Into the Backcountry Archery hunting in Wyoming isn't just a hunt, it's an experience shaped by bugling bulls and miles of rugged wilderness accessed the way it's been done for generations: on horseback. But before you ever swing into the saddle, there's one thing you need dialed in. Your gear must be legal, functional, and ready for the realities of the field. At SNS Outfitter & Guides, we work with hunters every season to make sure they arrive prepared. Here's...

5 Proven Tips from Wyoming Guides On Wyoming's open prairie, a pronghorn can spot movement from over a mile away and once they do, they're gone. Known for their unmatched vision and speed, antelope are one of the most challenging and rewarding animals to hunt in North America. After nearly five decades of guiding antelope hunts across Wyoming, our team at SNS Outfitter & Guides has seen just about every scenario play out. Success doesn't come down to luck. It comes down to a handful of key d...

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...

What You'll Find in the Newsletter Our monthly Hunting Headlines newsletter will continue to expand and include: News and updates related to hunting in Wyoming and MontanaHunt options and current availabilitySuccess from the season and camp highlightsTailgate Tales from camp and the roadField photos and videos straight from the SNS Outfitter Studio This approach helps ensure important updates don't get lost in the fast pace of social media and gives our audience an easy way to stay informed.&nbs...

Why Shooting Practice Matters Before Your Antelope Hunt

For many hunters, a Wyoming pronghorn antelope hunt or any western big game adventure represents a major investment—and often, the opportunity of a lifetime. In this three-part series, we’ll break down the essential steps for preparing for a successful hunt.

Part 1 focuses on one of the most critical elements of hunting success: shooting practice.

What's the Real Difference? This is a question we are asked many times each year. Wyoming's two-tiered license pricing system for nonresident elk, deer, and antelope licenses is unique among western states. No other western state offers this structure. The system has been in place for more than 30 years and was originally supported by Wyoming's outfitting industry. The concept behind the system is straightforward: applicants who are willing to pay a higher license fee receive better draw odds. M...

What It Takes to Build a Remote Hunting Camp Most people assume a wilderness hunt begins when the hunter arrives at camp. In reality, it begins months earlier and it certainly doesn't start at the trailhead. At SNS Outfitter & Guides, our Wyoming wilderness camps sit roughly two and a half hours in on horseback. Before a single hunter rides in, every piece of equipment needed for the entire season must be packed into the backcountry. Wall tents. Wood stoves. Cots. Cook equipment. Food. ...

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 hunted this exclusive 10,000-acre property for more than thr...

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 Mule Deer When SNS first began hunting t...

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 results year after year. Most seasons see ...

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 the West's most authentic wilderness elk hunting, you'll want to ...

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 and fal...

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 opened the fall deep in the Wyoming backcountry, packing into our wilderness...

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...

Beginning in 2026, SNS Outfitter & Guides will offer a rare opportunity in Wyoming elk hunting. Hunters will be able to pursue rutting bulls with a rifle during the peak of the September rut. In most Wyoming units, the height of the bugling season is reserved for archery. This hunt gives rifle hunters the chance to experience bulls that are vocal, responsive, and actively searching for cows. For many rifle hunters, this is something they have never experienced. 2026 Hunt Dates September 20 -...

For more than 40 years, SNS Outfitter & Guides has been leading unforgettable Wyoming elk hunting experiences. Over those decades, we've watched hunting evolve from the gear and travel preferences to the type of experiences hunters crave most. These days, more and more hunters are turning back the clock and seeking a classic wilderness elk hunt, the kind of adventure Grandpa used to talk about. The Shift Toward Wilderness Hunts Back in the 1990s, private land elk hunts were the big trend. Co...

If you are joining us for a hunt in Wyoming or Montana, chances are you will be spending time at elevations much higher than what you are used to. Casper sits at about 5,150 feet above sea level and is home to most of our antelope hunts along with some of our deer hunts. Many of our elk camps sit between 7,000 and 8,000 feet, and in some areas we hunt as high as 9,500 feet. For hunters coming from lower elevations, that change can be a shock to the body. Knowing how to prepare and what to do onc...

If you're heading out West for your first (or next) big game hunt, your rifle skills matter more than you might think. A clean, ethical shot often comes down to how well you've practiced—and practiced right. In this video, SNS Outfitter & Guides walks you through real-world shooting positions that mimic the conditions you'll encounter in the field. Heather, our Director of Media & Marketing, demonstrates the typical western shooting setups—sitting with tripod sticks, prone with a pack, a...

Welcome to the West; where elk bugles echo through the timber, mule deer slip through the sagebrush, and antelope race across the open prairie. For 48 years, SNS Outfitter & Guides has led big game hunters into the wild beauty of Wyoming and Montana, helping them turn dreams into unforgettable memories. Whether you're booked for a fall hunt or simply living for the moment you finally get out West, this video brings the action, scenery, and spirit of hunting season straight to your screen.&nb...