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...
Wyoming & Montana Hunting Updates | SNS Newsletter Changes
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...
Wyoming & Montana Hunting Season Recap 2025 | 48 Seasons Strong
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...
Inside a True Wilderness Elk Hunt
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...
Wyoming Rifle Elk Hunting During the Peak Rut
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 -...
Wilderness Elk Hunting in Wyoming: The Way Grandpa Used to Do It
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...
How to Prepare for High Elevation Hunting in Wyoming & Montana
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...
48 Years of Western Big Game Hunting with SNS Outfitter & Guides
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...
Inside Sheep Trap: A Wyoming Wilderness Elk Camp Experience
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, camaraderie,...
Western Hunting Optics Guide for Wyoming & Montana Big Game
Have you ever wondered what optics you actually need for a western big game hunt? From elk in the timber to antelope on the prairie, success starts with having the right glass. In this SNS Outfitter Classroom session, Miss Heather calls in a "substitute teacher". Meet Jesse Burd of Rocky Mountain Discount Sports. Jesse breaks down the essentials: binoculars, rangefinders, and spotting scopes. What to look for, how to use them and why they matter. ⦿ Binoculars for long days of glassing ⦿ Rangefin...
