A Wyoming Hunting Tradition 23 Years in the Making For 23 years, Joe Mele made the trip west to hunt Wyoming with SNS Outfitter & Guides. Over those years, he experienced nearly every corner of what SNS has to offer. From horseback elk camps tucked deep in the mountains to antelope and mule deer country stretching across the Wyoming plains, Joe became more than just a returning hunter. He became part of the SNS family. Now, after more than two decades of hunting with our team, Joe has o...
Down-and-Dirty Antelope Field Judging Tips
You're on your first Wyoming pronghorn antelope hunt and suddenly a mature buck appears on the horizon. Now comes the big question: how do you tell if its truly a good buck? Keeping Antelope Judging Simple in the Field For many first-time antelope hunters, judging pronghorn horns on the hoof can be intimidating. As a Wyoming outfitter and professional hunting guide for nearly 48 years, I've spent plenty of time sizing up antelope across the Wyoming prairie. We could dive deep into...
Why Antelope Hunts Make the Perfect First Western Hunting Experience
There may be no better introduction to Western big game hunting than a Wyoming pronghorn antelope hunt. With wide-open country, exciting spot-and-stalk action and high success, Wyoming has earned its reputation as the premier destination for antelope hunting in North America. Wyoming Holds the Heart of Pronghorn Country Home to the largest population of pronghorn antelope on the continent, Wyoming currently boasts an estimated 320,000 animals statewide. The Wyoming Game and Fish Depar...
Pronghorn Antelope Hunting 101
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...
Why 2026 Is Shaping Up to Be a Standout Year for Wyoming Antelope
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,...
Wyoming Archery Equipment Rules:
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...
Winter Update from Wyoming
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...
Special vs. Regular Licenses:
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...
Packing Into the Wyoming Wilderness
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. ...
Spot-and-Stalk Wyoming Whitetail Hunting in the 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 hunted this exclusive 10,000-acre property for more than thr...
