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From bugling bull elk in rugged mountain country to mule deer in the high desert and pronghorn scattered across seemingly endless sagebrush plains, Wyoming offers some of the most diverse hunting opportunities in the West.
But finding the right Wyoming hunt isn’t always simple.
Different hunt areas can require dramatically different numbers of preference points. Draw odds change from year to year. Private-land access can make an enormous difference. Some hunts are ideal for experienced mountain hunters, while others are excellent choices for first-time Western hunters, families, father-son trips and hunters with limited mobility.
For more than 27 years, we’ve helped hunters evaluate outfitters and hunting opportunities throughout North America and around the world. Wyoming is especially important to us. Hunt Nation was founded in Wyoming, members of our team have lived and professionally guided here, and we’ve worked with some of our Wyoming outfitters and ranches for decades.
Rather than representing just one ranch or outfitter, we can help you compare multiple Wyoming hunting opportunities and determine which one makes the most sense for your species, preference points, budget, trophy expectations, physical ability and preferred hunting style.
Wyoming remains one of America’s premier destinations for Western big-game hunting.
The state offers an extraordinary variety of terrain—from open prairie and sagebrush country to rolling foothills, private ranches, national forest and true horseback-accessed wilderness.
For nonresident hunters, however, many of Wyoming’s most desirable elk, deer and antelope opportunities involve a drawing and preference-point system. Point requirements and draw odds can change from year to year, which makes choosing the right hunt area and application strategy especially important. Wyoming Game & Fish specifically cautions hunters that previous-year drawing odds can be useful indicators but            Do Not Guarantee Future Draw Odds.
Hunt Nation works with Wyoming elk operations ranging from comfortable private-ranch hunts to traditional horseback wilderness camps.
Depending on the operation, hunters may experience September archery hunts during the rut, rifle hunts later in the fall, horseback access into remote country or private-land hunts offering easier access and comfortable lodging.
For example, one of our western Wyoming partners operates in the Bridger Wilderness, utilizing base camps and remote wilderness camps reached by horseback. Hunt Nation also represents private-ranch operations offering different combinations of elk, mule deer and antelope hunting.
Experience September hunting and the excitement of calling bugling bulls.
Hunt Wyoming bulls during the fall rifle seasons.
Traditional Western hunts based from remote mountain camps.
Access managed ranches where hunting pressure can be carefully controlled.
An excellent option for hunters interested in filling the freezer or experiencing Wyoming without making trophy size the primary objective.
The wide-open country, large antelope populations and abundance of hunting styles make Wyoming an outstanding destination for both experienced hunters and people taking their first Western hunting trip.
Hunt Nation offers everything from affordable self-guided private-land hunts to fully guided trophy antelope packages.
One of our long-standing Wyoming ranch relationships is a perfect example. Hunt Nation has sent approximately 350 hunters to this property over the past 20 years, and it remains a place where our own families and friends hunt. The property provides access to more than 25,000 acres while limiting the number of hunters in the field.
Other Hunt Nation outfitters control or access even larger blocks of prime Wyoming antelope country and offer fully guided hunts, archery opportunities and combination hunts.
For hunters who dream about glassing big Western mule deer across sagebrush basins, foothills and rugged mountain terrain, Wyoming deserves serious consideration.
Hunt Nation represents mule deer hunting opportunities ranging from private ranches in eastern Wyoming to expansive Western properties where hunters may combine mule deer with antelope or other species.
Some operations include meals, lodging and full guiding, while others are designed for hunters who value affordability and a simpler hunting camp.
The key is matching the hunter to the right property.
A hunter looking for a physically demanding trophy mule deer experience may need a very different hunt than someone taking his 12-year-old son on his first Western adventure.
One of Hunt Nation’s strengths in Wyoming is our network of private ranch hunting opportunities.
Private land doesn’t automatically mean easy hunting—and it certainly doesn’t guarantee a trophy—but quality private access can provide several important advantages.
Depending on the ranch, those can include controlled hunting pressure, limited hunter numbers, better vehicle access, managed wildlife populations and less competition from other hunters.
Some Hunt Nation Wyoming operations access tens of thousands of acres, while others have assembled hunting access across ranches and leases totaling well over 100,000 acres.
Private-land hunts can be particularly attractive for:
A Wyoming hunting trip can be one of the best ways for a father and son—or grandfather and grandchild—to experience a Western hunt together.
The trick is selecting the right hunt.
Putting a young hunter into an extremely demanding backcountry hunt isn’t always the best introduction to Western hunting. An antelope hunt with abundant game, manageable terrain and frequent opportunities can often be far more enjoyable.
One Hunt Nation Wyoming partner routinely sees very large numbers of antelope and specifically considers its hunts excellent opportunities for children and beginning hunters.
It's to put you on the right hunt.
Wyoming’s preference-point system is one of the biggest sources of confusion for nonresident hunters.
For nonresident full-price elk, deer and antelope, preference points are used for an applicant’s first choice in the preference-point portion of the initial drawing. Wyoming also maintains separate preference-point systems for species such as moose and bighorn sheep.
Point requirements vary considerably by species, hunt area and license type, and drawing odds change as applicants move between areas.
You may have opportunities available right now that you haven’t considered.
That’s why we encourage hunters to contact Hunt Nation before applying.
Then we can help identify Hunt Nation hunting opportunities that may fit.
Important: Point Requirements Change
Any preference-point requirement shown on Hunt-Nation.com should be considered an estimate based on available information and previous drawing results—not a guarantee of drawing a license.
Always verify current application rules and drawing information with the Wyoming Game & Fish Department before applying. WGFD specifically notes that draw odds can change annually.
Not every hunter needs the same type of experience.
Hunt Nation represents both fully guided Wyoming hunts and selected self-guided/private-access opportunities.
A guided hunt may include a professional guide, hunting transportation, field trophy care, lodging and meals depending on the outfitter.
They’re particularly valuable for hunters traveling a long distance, pursuing an unfamiliar species or hunting an area where local knowledge can make a significant difference.
Experienced hunters may prefer a more affordable self-guided hunt where the primary value is access to quality private property.
For example, Hunt Nation’s Wyoming Antelope Hunt #142 provides access to more than 25,000 acres and is specifically structured as an unguided opportunity.
If you’re unsure which approach is right for you, call us.
We’ve been working with Wyoming outfitters and ranchers for decades. Some relationships go back approximately 20 years or longer.
We’re not simply copying information from an outfitter’s website.
Members of the Hunt Nation team and our families have personally hunted with Wyoming operations we represent. On one antelope property alone, we’ve sent approximately 350 clients over two decades.
Our goal is simple: help you find the hunting adventure that’s right for you.
Not sure which Wyoming hunt is right for you?
Complete the information below and a Hunt Nation consultant will review your goals and help identify Wyoming hunting opportunities that may fit your preferences and point situation.
Hunt Nation is an independent hunting booking and consulting company. We are not affiliated with the Wyoming Game & Fish Department.
For official information concerning Wyoming hunting licenses, regulations, applications, draw results, preference-point accounts or other state wildlife matters, contact:
Wyoming Game & Fish Department
Phone: 307-777-4600
Official Wyoming Game & Fish Department
For assistance selecting a Wyoming hunting outfitter, comparing hunts, planning a hunting trip or determining which Hunt Nation opportunities may fit your preference points, contact:
Wyoming is particularly well known for elk, pronghorn antelope and mule deer hunting. The state also offers opportunities for Shiras moose, bighorn sheep, mountain goat, black bear, mountain lion and other species.
Not for every hunting opportunity. However, Wyoming uses preference points in the nonresident full-price drawings for elk, deer and antelope, and preference-point systems also apply to certain other species. Point requirements vary substantially by hunt area and can change annually.
There isn’t one answer. The number varies by species, hunt area, license type and year. Some opportunities can be drawn with relatively few points, while highly sought-after hunts can require many years of accumulated points. Previous draw results are useful for planning but aren’t guarantees.
Yes. Hunt Nation works with multiple Wyoming operations offering access to private ranches. Some encompass tens of thousands of acres, and the hunting styles range from affordable self-guided antelope opportunities to fully guided trophy hunts.
Yes. Wyoming can offer excellent value, particularly for antelope. Hunt Nation represents both fully guided hunts and selected self-guided/private-access opportunities, allowing us to match hunters with different budgets.
Yes. That’s one of the primary reasons to contact us. Tell us your species, current preference points, budget, hunting style and goals, and we’ll help you evaluate Hunt Nation opportunities that may fit.
No. Official licenses, applications, regulations and drawing information are handled through the Wyoming Game & Fish Department. Hunt Nation helps hunters select and book hunting opportunities and can provide planning assistance related to the hunts we represent.
Whether you’re looking for an affordable antelope hunt, a private-land mule deer hunt, a horseback wilderness elk adventure or a special hunt to share with your son or daughter, Hunt Nation can help you compare your options.
