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...
Wyoming Grizzly Bear Delisting: A Historic Hunting Season Could Return
Written by Sy Gilliland, Founder SNS Outfitter & Guides The stars seem to be aligning for Wyoming to hold a historic grizzly bear hunting season in the very near future. Several key Wyoming leaders have been appointed to high-level roles within the U.S. Department of the Interior and the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS), signaling a possible shift in grizzly bear management. Among them is Karen Budd-Falen, a prominent Cheyenne attorney with extensive experience in public land is...
Shooting Skills Every Western Hunter Needs
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...
