This outfitter does very well for his moose and elk hunters, in both trophy size and success rates. He hunts nearly exclusively in the Bridger Wilderness Area, which continues to produce some very nice trophies and supports some of the highest bull/cow ratios in Wyoming.
They have three comfortable base camps, plus some high wilderness spike camps. One base camp is a drive-to location on a lake with cabins. From there, it’s a horseback ride to one of the remote camps. A second camp is their Wilderness Base Camp about 3 horse hours from the trailhead in the Bridger Wilderness. Hunt elk, mule deer and moose during the early season until the snow gets too deep. This camp is located between two elk migration routes. Late season hunting can be outstanding if the weather cooperates. The third camp is about an hour-and-a-half ride to the lake shore, where you have comfortable two-man wall tents, a cook tent and hot showers, and is especially good for late-season hunts. There are normally 8 hunters in camp per week.
For elk, they hunt the Western General Region (Area 97), which should take 4-6 points to draw. The General elk license is good for the first 15 days in October. If you apply for the Limited Quota Area 97 license, the season runs much longer, September 20-October 31. Usually the archery season runs from September 1-19. Rifle season in Area 97 for Type 1 limited draw hunts are normally from September 20 through October 31, and cow elk season is November 1-20.
Although the elk season generally opens September 20, they are still normally bugling into mid-October. So if you want a fully-guided, classic western horseback hunt in a spectacular wilderness area, contact us prior to January 31.
The outfitter’s bugle hunts and late season hunts can produce sightings of over 75 head a day, depending on weather. Bulls are 5×5 and 6×6 generally, with some running 300+”. Opportunity is usually about 90%, and success about 60%-80%.
SHIRAS MOOSE
This outfitter we believe has become one of the foremost moose outfitters in the State of Wyoming. The moose population in the areas he hunts (Units 3 and 25) continues to thrive and they are seeing and harvesting some tremendous bulls. They offer both a wilderness horseback hunt and a private land hunt, depending on your specific hunt area drawn and your personal preferences. Their consistently high success rates are testament to the local moose population, hunt areas and their guiding ability.
The wilderness horseback hunts will be conducted from wilderness spike camps, but you will first drive to their base camp. Exactly where you will go depends on the current specific moose activities. The private lands hunt will be conducted from their drive-to base camp, or local motel/lodge, depending on your personal preference and what specific moose activity they have seen.
“Everything excellent. Travis was the best, before, during and after the hunt. Showed excellent knowledge of the animal being hunted. Cabin had lights, shower. Food was excellent. I was well taken care of. Took a great moose. Thanks, Butch” – Ron S.
LICENSES FOR MOOSE ARE ON A PREFERENCE POINT SYSTEM AND CURRENTLY REQUIRE APPROX. 25 POINTS.
2026 PRICES (subject to change without notice until deposit received)
BULL ELK – $8,550 per person (8 days total, 6 hunting days)
COW ELK – $4,200 per person (4 days total, 3 hunting days)
SHIRAS MOOSE – $8,550 per person (7 days total, 5 hunting days)
BLACK BEAR – $5,000 per person (5 days)
All hunts are 2×1 guiding, except moose which is 1×1. Prices do not include approx. 3% federal tax and approx. 2% State tax. Meat processing, taxidermy, travel to outfitter’s camp, hunting license and habitat stamp are not included in the hunt price. Meat and trophy packing to the trailhead are included.