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...

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. ...

Few hunts rival the heart-pounding excitement of a Wyoming archery elk hunt. With elk populations thriving and more hunters embracing the challenge of archery, this pursuit has become one of the most sought-after experiences in the West. The combination of abundant elk, pristine wilderness, and the thrill of the rut makes chasing trophy bulls with a bow truly unforgettable. Our hunting area offers a generous month-long archery season in September, perfectly timed with the peak of the elk rut. Th...