The perfect meat hunt! Physically very easy, perfect for family and older hunters and anyone wanting elk meat. And youth licenses are a bargain! These Wyoming ranchers annually are sustaining massive crop damage from marauding herds of elk of 30 to 150 animals and more. Due to damage claims taking so much money out of WY Game and Fish coffers, a special arrangement has been negotiated to allow these select bunch of ranchers a Special Depredation Hunt. There is no time limit to apply; no points are required to draw; and there are hunt dates starting in August!! All private lands. But there are a limited number of tags available and it is first come first served. You will need to contact us at hunt Nation for a full explanation of the special procedures you will need to follow to obtain the tags. It’s not very difficult once you understand the procedures and rules. In 2025, a Wyoming cow elk tag for non-residents costs $303. A youth license for a cow elk tag costs only $115!
You will be fully guided 2 hunters per guide. All hunts are 3 days, although we expect you likely fill out quickly. Shots will mainly be likely be from hay bale blinds looking over about 3,000 acres of alfalfa and hay fields, and ranges can stretch out to 300 to 400 yards, so be prepared for that. You should see numbers of elk, and careful shooting is required to avoid hitting more than one animal. Any cows with young calves cannot be taken. If you want a second cow, you must pay the full price. Wounding counts as a kill normally.
Meals and lodging are not provided, but we can suggest places to stay and eat. Expect hunting to be early and late, with midday breaks. Meat processing is the hunter’s responsibility but the outfitter will deliver your elk to the processor after harvest.
In 2025 Hunt Nation clients were 12 for 12 on this hunt.
2026 PRICE: $2,700 per person
You must have a party of 2 or 4. Hunts are guided 2×1 with 4 spots per set of dates.
2026 Dates:
July 25-27 (4 spots)
August 7-9 (2 spots)
August 21-23 (4 spots)
August 28-30 (4 spots)
September 4-6 (1 spot)
September 11-13 (4 spots)
September 18-20 (4 spots)
September 25-27 (4 spots)
October 2-4 (4 spots)
October 9-11 (4 spots)
October 16-18 (4 spots)
October 23-25 (4 spots)