Wyoming License Application Deadlines
January 1 through the following deadlines:
Elk - January 31 (Drawing is held in late-May)
Moose and Sheep - February 28 (Drawing is held in early-May)
Deer and Antelope - May 31 (Drawing is held late-June)
Purchase Preference Points - July 1 to October 31
Contact Jim for assistance and more details at diamond4@wyoming.com
2024 RATES
ARCHERY ELK, SEPTEMBER (1X1)
7 Day Archery Elk Hunt - $9,400
RIFLE ELK, OCTOBER (2X1)
7 Day Wilderness Elk Hunt - $8,400
ELK & ANTELOPE COMBO (2X1)
9 Day Elk & Antelope Combo Hunt - $12,000
DEER & ANTELOPE COMBO, OCTOBER (2X1)
Limited Availability
5 Day Deer & Antelope Combo Hunt - $8,000
ANTELOPE, MID SEPTEMBER-OCTOBER 23 (2X1)
3 Day Antelope Hunt - $3,800
DEER, OCTOBER (2X1)
Limited Availability
4 Day Deer Hunt - $5,900
MOOSE and SHEEP (1X1)
7 Day Moose Hunt - $10,500
10 Day Bighorn Sheep Hunt - $12,000
*Price does not include federal and state tax and a suggested gratuity.
Private Guide (1x1) may be requested for an additional $250/day for rifle elk, deer and antelope hunts.
Non-hunting persons may accompany at $500/day on wilderness hunts, $250/day on ranch hunts.
Hunters must also purchase a Wyoming Conservation Stamp and Archery Permit (if early season) to accompany your license from Wyoming Game and Fish Department https://wgfapps.wyo.gov/elso/ELSOWelcome.aspx 800.842.1834
Bring your Hunter Safety Card.
WE FURNISH:
One guide per 2 hunters (2x1). If you would like a private guide (1x1) it is an additional $250/day.
All meals are provided once your hunt begins.
Lodging for wilderness elk camp will be canvas wall tents with wood stoves and lanterns, and a large cook tent for dining.
Wilderness elk hunts we ask you come with horse experience; we will have scabbards and saddlebags on the horses. Pack horses will carry all camp gear and pack out your game.
Deer and Antelope hunts are based from the Lander ranch.
GEAR & CLOTHING LIST:
Wyoming Hunting License, Conservation Stamp, Archery Permit (early season) and Hunter Safety Card
Rifle with scope, 4 boxes of shells, Binoculars
Camo layers - quiet warm camo jacket, quiet rain gear top and bottom, Orange cap or vest
Layers of wool or fleece, wool socks, long underwear (moisture wicking)
Wool and denim pants
Felt-lined snow boots, hiking boots, gaiters, 2 pair warm gloves/fleece or wool liners, hat, cap
Day pack, 2 water bottles and water treatment, knife, sunglasses, flashlight, headlamp, alarm clock etc.
Wilderness elk hunts - sleeping bag (0 to 15 degrees), therm-a-rest sleeping pad and pillow
We suggest Maven Optics made in Lander, WY - https://mavenbuilt.com.
For high-quality clothing, we suggest Sitka Gear - https://www.sitkagear.com.
RIFLES:
Bolt-action is preferred. Elk and Moose - 30 caliber rifles 30.06, .338 magnum, .300 magnum or 7mm magnums.
Deer and Antelope - medium calibers as .270, 7mm magnum, .280, .264 or 30.06, .243 is a minimum for antelope.
Good quality variable power scope; be zeroed in at 200 yards. Practice a lot at home at long ranges before arriving. Our aim is one shot kills. We provide rifle scabbards for 40mm and 50mm scopes on your saddle horse.
ARCHERY:
Archery Elk hunters should bring a hard bow case, as small and lightweight as possible for packing your bow on a pack horse. In addition to an elk license, archers are also required to purchase a $30 Wyoming archery license, available in Lander or Wyoming sporting goods stores or online. Archers should bring quiet, moisture-wicking camo clothing and good hiking boots. We prefer guiding archers for elk or moose only, not for deer or antelope. Practice shooting and estimating distances at 10-40 yards, holding your draw for 2 minutes and shooting from impromptu positions.
OTHER HELPFUL INFO:
Taxidermy and meat processing costs are yours. Lander has taxidermists and a meat processor.
Horseback riding practice prior to your mountain hunt is crucial; since game is nocturnal, be prepared to ride in the dark to get to their habitat in time to hunt.
All hunters must be in good physical shape, have a positive attitude, good sportsmanship and respect for Wyoming game laws. We also highly emphasize safe gun handling and may refuse service if you are unsafe with your weapon or if you disregard Wyoming game laws. Temperatures can vary from -15 to +70 degrees on any of our hunts, but please expect and be prepared for snow and cold weather.
DEPOSIT POLICY & GETTING YOUR LICENSE: All Wyoming hunting licenses are on computer draw and we prefer to submit our clients hunting license online applications for them, so you will need to provide us your personal and credit card information for the license application. We require a 25% hunt deposit upon booking which is refundable only if you fail to draw a tag. Or you can let it ride and try again the following year. We suggest booking early and buying preference points. The balance is due by September 1, and it is non-refundable once the hunt begins. You must be in reasonable physical condition and able to safely participate in your hunt. If uncertain, ask your doctor.
First come - first serve. We'll need to see your license in Lander. We highly recommend building preference points.
ONCE YOU BOOK YOUR HUNT: Please practice shooting your rifle at 300 & 400 yards in various positions, not just from a bench. Work out and increase lung capacity for this high altitude hunt. Upon your arrival in Lander, we will go to the rifle range and check to ensure that your rifle is sighted in for 200 yards and that you can hit the 300 yard target and 400 yard silhouette. Along with the Wyoming Conservation Stamp, you must also bring and carry your Hunter Safety Card if you were born after 1966. Wyoming honors your state's Hunter Safety card.
PREFERENCE POINTS: Elk preference points cost $52, deer $42 and antelope are $32. We highly recommend preference points, especially for elk and antelope. Buy preference points from July 1- October 31 yourself at https://wgfd.wyo.gov/elso/elsowelcome.aspx.