HUNT ELEVATIONS
Our typical hunting elevation is between 3000 and 7000 feet so please be prepared. We suggest getting in shape prior to booking any hunt regardless of where and what you are hunting. Hunting is considered an Extreme Sport for good reason and can be very demanding on a physical level.
WFO’s hunting terrain can sometimes be pretty hard to get around during late fall and winter months with heavy snow, therefore we mostly use CanAm 1000 Quad ATV’s equipped with Snow Trax.
When the snow is too deep, snowmobiles work much better for the terrain we cover. For that, we run Artic Cat 800 Sleds with 156 Trax. For our Mountain Lion Hunts, we use a Bearcat Utility Vehicle for transporting our hounds.
WHAT IS INCLUDED IN MY HUNT?
(Please Note* Not all hunts include meals and lodging. For questions regarding meals and or lodging options, be sure to contact Kris for details)
- Transportation of meats and mounts to processing plant or taxidermist
- Two hunters per guide
- Arrangements can be made to be picked up at our local airport in Sheridan, Wyoming. For those flying in and out of Logan Intl in Billings, Montana, pickup is also available for $100 per person, each way.
- Absolutely No Hidden Costs Ever!
WHAT DO I NEED TO BRING
- Hunter Safety Card Required for ANYONE Born After January 1, 1966
- Rifle and Ammunition: 243 caliber or larger sighted for 200 yards
- 8 or 10 Power Binoculars
- Range Finder
- Knife
- Day Pack
- Fluorescent Orange Jacket, Vest and Hat
- Warm Clothing and Gloves
- Lightweight Hiking Boots and Quality Socks
- Quiet Snow Gaiters (if later in the season)
- Rain Gear is Highly Recommended
- Water Bottle
- For Hunters staying in tents or mountain camps, sleeping bags are required.
RENTALS
- Rifle Rentals including Ammo are available for rent.
- Crossbow Rentals are available for rent.
Please keep in mind all rentals are subject to availability. Please call Kris @ 307-751-2297 for details.
WHAT ARE PREFERENCE POINTS?
Preference Points are used on future hunts and improve your chances of drawing your desired tag. Offered by the Wyoming Game And Fish Department for your choice of species, these points are typically used for big game trophy hunts like elk, where a limited number of tags are available per year, based on state quota. Preference Points are available for $50 each.
5-6 preference points are required for 100% draw for rifle hunts in area 38 but tags can still be drawn in the random, due to the 20% allocated for random draws.
Archery hunters will need 7-9 preference points to hunt area 38. Only 10% of archery licenses go to the random.
For general draws with WFO, only 1 preference point is required for 100% draw.
Example: Elk Hunters usually purchase Preference points between July 1st and September 31st, to increase their odds of drawing an Elk Tag.
ATTENTION BOW HUNTERS
For the Bow Hunter/Archer in you, WFO’s Elk & Deer Archery Hunts run from September 1st through September 30th.
August 15th to August 30th is open to Archery Antelope only but also runs from September 1st through September 24th.
Wyoming Archery Licenses are $30. All of WFO’s Archery Hunts are offered one of several ways:
- Elevated Gorilla Tree Stand (Bear)
- In-Ground Blinds by Premium 360° (Antelope)
- Spot and Stalk Techniques (Mule Deer)
- Calling and Foot Travel (Elk)
When it comes to a truly memorable hunting experience, don’t forget to make WFO in Northeastern Wyoming your next choice. Not only are our guides some of the best in Wyoming, we are all well versed in the hunting tactics we employ and very knowledgeable of the resident game we hunt.
We are here to help every step of the way and look forward to guiding you on your next Hunting Adventure.
HUNTING FEES
WOUNDED ANIMAL FEES
Additional fees will be charged to any hunter for any of the big game animals which are wounded but not killed during the hunt.
Wounded animal fee is half the price of the hunt to continue hunting. A wounded animal is considered an animal that has been injured and will be unable to survive if not recovered.
Please note* flesh wounds do not constitute a wounded animal fee. Your hunting guide will determine if a wounded animal fee is necessary or not.
DISCOUNTS
Ask about WFO’s Group Hunting Discounts available to parties of 4 or more and youth hunters under the age of 18 years of age.
- Cash
- Visa and MasterCard
NON-HUNTING COMPANIONS
Non-Hunting Companion Fees are rated based on the number of days in your hunting package.
(At WFO’s Discretion, Non-Hunting Companions may be required to stay at area hotel/motel, depending on room availability at the lodge)
For example: If Husband and Wife are coming but Wife is a Non-Hunting Companion, she may not be able to stay at the lodge depending on the number of current hunters we have. We understand this is not ideal however due to the number of hunters we get each year, space is limited.
Please call ahead and speak to a member of our team if it’s your plan to have a Non-Hunting Companion accompany you on your hunt as Restrictions and Limitations May Apply. We will however arrange transportation to and from the Lodge, in the event we are unable to provide an adequate number of rooms.
WHAT DOES IT COST TO GET STARTED?
35% Deposit plus any Applicable License Fees (which are not included in the cost of the hunt) are due at time of booking. For complete costs, please call and speak to Kris Powers at 307-751-2297.
All Deposits are non-refundable once License/Tag has been issued however some Deposits can be held over till the following year. Contact Us for Details.
Wyoming License Fees
ELK
- License Fees: $1318 (Includes $50 for Pref Points)
- Conservation Stamp: $12.50
- Archery License: $72
DEER
- License Fees: $662
- Conservation Stamp: $12.50
- Archery License: $72
ANTELOPE
- License Fees: $286
- Conservation Stamp: $12.50
- Archery License: $72
MOUNTAIN LION
- License Fees: $373
- Conservation Stamp: $12.50
- Archery License: $72
BLACK BEAR
- License Fees: $373
- Conservation Stamp: $12.50
- Archery License: $72
TURKEY
- License Fees: $74
- Conservation Stamp: $12.50
- Archery License: $72
LICENSING & APPLICATIONS
Elk and Spring Turkey applications are due January 1-31. Draw results are available mid February.- Deer and Antelope applications are due January 1 to April 31. Draw results are available in June.
- Mountain Lion, Black Bear, General Spring Turkey and Day-Use Fishing applications are available over the counter during season.
Elk and Spring Turkey applications are due January 1-31. Draw results are available mid February.WFO will gladly assist you with the completion and submission of your required applications to the Wyoming Game and Fish Dept for your hunting license and notify you directly in the event you draw a tag.
As an Equal Opportunity Outfitter, WFO has some excellent hunt options and Free Licensing available for our Disabled Hunters. Contact Us today for complete info on how you can get free licensing as a disabled hunter.
TAGS & REFUNDS
The Wyoming Game and Fish Department will draw for tags each year during the first week of July. Once your Tag has been drawn, your hunting deposit will no longer be refunded. All Tags will be sent to the address you submit on the application. If for whatever reason you do not draw your selected tag, you will receive a refund of your deposit.
Our Hunts really get going in September but for complete hunting package information and schedules, please start by choosing your hunt.
When you’re ready, please complete the WFO Client Contract below and be sure to visit The Wyoming Game & Fish Website to purchase licenses, permits and/or any preference points.
Visit the Wyoming Game and Fish website to apply for Licenses and Permits issued through drawings and to purchase Preference Points.