Big Game Hunting

The antelope or pronghorn is native to this region of North America. They are most closely related to the giraffe. Their horns and coat pattern make them easily identifiable to other big game wildlife in the Wyoming area. Antelope are both stunning to photograph and the focus of many group hunts for locals.

The bighorn sheep are native to North America and their horns are their crowning glory. The horns themself can weigh as much as 30 lbs while the bighorn sheep can grow as heavy as 315 lbs. Their love of rocky regions make Wyoming the perfect home for these majestic animals.

Wyoming is home to two species of bear. Pictured is the Black Bear, which is the less aggressive of the two. It is important to always stay bear aware and carry bear spray while out hunting or exploring. Also, ensure you can identify the signs you are in bear territory.

Wyoming is home to Mule and Whitetail Deer and they can be found in large numbers in and out of town. The Mule deer is identified by their large ears and thick coats and the Whitetail is identified by its more slender build and white flag tail. You can find them in a variety of environments from wooded forests to our vast prairies and in everywhere in between.

Known as wapiti to the Native Americans, elk are the largest species in the deer family and can be found throughout the Meeteetse area. These majestic animals can be found in herds and on their own. The large population that can be found here in Wyoming make this a destination for hunters and wildlife photographers from around the world.

Wyoming has a Grizzly Bear Management Plan. The Grizzly Bear is the more aggressive of the two bear species that can be found in Wyoming. It is important to stay aware of your surroundings and watch for signs of bears that may be in your vicinity.

Moose are the largest member of the deer family and the male are easily identified by their large “open hand” shape of their paddles. Moose are one of the top desired tags to obtain during hunting season in Wyoming.

You will need luck on your side to draw one of these tags, but according to Wyoming Game & Fish once a tag is drawn a successful hunt is nearly 100%. Mountain Goats, per their name, love the rocky regions that can be found throughout our state.

The mountain lion can be found in several countries, but they call Wyoming home. This solitary creature is both nocturnal, but sightings do occur during the day. It is a reclusive creature and extremely territorial.