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 ...

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...

At the start of last fall's elk season, the SNS Outfitter & Guides board of directors saddled up and rode into one of our most storied wilderness elk camps, affectionately known as "Sheep Trap".   This trip wasn't about hunting, it was about experiencing, firsthand, the very same journey that our clients make when they step into the Washakie Wilderness with our team.  Seven miles of easy trail, lined with sweeping views and abundant wildlife, carried them into camp where adventure,...

What happens when a 20-year chapter comes to a close in one of Wyoming's most iconic hunting regions? In this video, SNS Outfitter & Guides founder Sy Gilliland sits down to reflect on two decades of outfitting horseback elk hunts, trophy-class high country mule deer pursuits, and unforgettable Wyoming black bear adventures in the legendary Greys River. From the Box Y Lodge to Jackson Hole Outfitters camp, Sy recounts the moments, the hunters, and the wilderness that shaped this chapter of S...

Over the past several years, concern about the spread and impact of Chronic Wasting Disease (CWD) has grown significantly. As outfitters, hunters, and conservationists, we find ourselves navigating an increasingly complex issue with no known cure. CWD poses a serious threat to the health and future of Wyoming’s deer and elk populations.

So, what can be done—and what is being done?

At SNS Outfitter & Guides, we've spent decades crafting some of the best hunting experiences in Wyoming, and one of our most sought-after offerings is our combination hunt.  Whether you're looking to chase a mule deer, pronghorn antelope, or elk, these hunts bring together incredible opportunities, stunning scenery, and top-tier accommodations. In our latest video, we had the pleasure of sitting down with two longtime SNS clients, Kevin Pollock & Curt Robinson, who have hunted with ...

Rising to New Heights: Wyoming Elk Hunting's Golden Era with SNS Outfitter & Guides Wyoming elk hunting continues to reach new heights, both in quality and demand. If someone had told me 20 years ago that our state would hold the number of elk we see today, I wouldn't have believed them. Yet here we are, with elk herds thriving across much of Wyoming—even in areas of western Wyoming inhabited by wolves. For years, SNS Outfitters primarily focused on mule deer and antelope hunts. However, as ...

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...