9 licensed outfitters guide bear hunts in Central Wyoming. Season dates below come from the Wyoming wildlife agency; license status comes from the body that issued it.
Wyoming bear season dates
| Season Type | Opens | Closes | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spring est. | May 1, 2026 | June 15, 2026 | APPROXIMATE: Chapter 3 (dated Jan. 13, 2026) sets the 2026 seasons. Spring 2026: Areas 1-4 archery May 1 - 14 and regular May 15 - June 15; Areas 5-7 May 1 - June 15; Areas 8-30 archery Apr. 15 - 30 and regular May 1 - June 15. Seasons close early when the area's female mortality limit is reached. Spring 2027 dates had not been published as of Sep. 5, 2026. |
| Fall | September 1, 2026 | October 31, 2026 | Fall 2026 regular season in most areas Sep. 1 - Oct. 31 (many areas have an Aug. 15 - 31 archery season); Areas 5, 6, 11 and 19 run through Nov. 15; Area 23 Aug. 15 - Oct. 31. Seasons close early when the female mortality limit is reached. |
2026-2027 seasonVerified against Wyoming Game and Fish Commission, 2026 hunting season regulations (Chapters 2-20, 42) on September 5, 2026.Source: wgfd.wyo.gov/media/33353/download?inline Confirm dates in the current regulations before you hunt.
Bear outfitters in Central Wyoming
We offer quality hunting and fishing excursions into the Bridger Wilderness, Bridger Forest and surrounding areas depending on species & activities (see our web site ). Our hunting species include elk (97), deer (H), moose (3, 25), pronghorn (87, 90), & black …
Bighorn Sheep · Black Bear · Elk · Moose · Mule Deer · Pronghorn · Wild Turkey
Offering quality archery & rifle hunts on private land with high success. Specializing in Mtn. lion hunts. Also offering antelope, mule deer, whitetails, elk, color phase bear, Merriam turkey & prairie dogs. Inquire about combination hunts. We look forward to …
Black Bear · Elk · Mountain Lion · Mule Deer · Pronghorn · Whitetail Deer · Wild Turkey
We specialize in trophy elk hunts in areas 7 and 122; antelope hunts in area 30. We also offer bear hunts in area 7. These are all good quality hunts with high opportunity. Come and enjoy a hunt out west with your friends at High Pine Outfitters.
Black Bear · Elk · Mountain Lion · Mule Deer · Pronghorn
88 Ranch Outfitters is a family-owned business located on our ranch in the middle of the Powder River Basin in Central Wyoming. We offer quality rifle antelope and deer hunting and specialize in archery antelope hunting. We have a modern hunting lodge that is …
Black Bear · Elk · Mule Deer · Pronghorn · Whitetail Deer · Wild Turkey
Wyoming’s largest hunting operation in business since 1977. Offering top notch hunting on over 750,000 acres of leased private property in Wyoming. Hunt the famous Greys River area from the Box Y lodge or our wilderness pack in elk camp. Don’t take a chance, …
Bighorn Sheep · Black Bear · Elk · Moose · Mule Deer · Pronghorn · Whitetail Deer · Wild Turkey
*Professionally Licensed *Full-time *Family owned and operated *High success for many years. *Two states of great hunting provide many different opportunities (Wyoming & Idaho) Join us on your next hunting adventure, whether it’s for antelope, mule deer, …
Black Bear · Elk · Mountain Lion · Mule Deer · Pronghorn · Whitetail Deer
Big game hunting during archery and rifle seasons for elk, deer, antelope, mountain lion, bear, and turkey. Combination hunts for mule deer and antelope is one of our specialties. Quality hunting at an affordable price! Call for details and a brochure or …
Black Bear · Elk · Mountain Lion · Mule Deer · Pronghorn · Wild Turkey
Wagonhound Outfitters is comprised of over 300,000 private acres in elk area 7. Located S. of Douglas where we take a limited number of clients to provide a once in a lifetime hunting experience. We pride ourselves on making the best use of precious elk points …
Black Bear · Elk · Mule Deer · Pronghorn · Upland Birds · Wild Turkey
We specialize in quality hunting experiences on privately controlled lands and employ only the most knowledgeable and courteous guides. In addition to our internationally recognized rifle hunting opportunities, we also offer some of the most well organized and …
Black Bear · Elk · Mountain Lion · Mule Deer · Pronghorn
9 licensed outfittersLicense status verified against Wyoming State Board of Outfitters and Professional Guides, Licensed Outfitters Directory on September 5, 2026.Source: outfitters.wyo.gov Confirm an outfitter’s license with the issuing board before you book.
Before you book
- Confirm the outfitter’s license is current — every listing links to the issuing body’s own record.
- Ask which hunt areas they operate in, and whether a bear tag there is draw-only or over the counter.
- All outfitters in Central Wyoming
- Wyoming bear hunting outfitters
For reference only. This page summarizes agency publications and is not legal advice or an official source; confirm dates, limits and fees with the state wildlife agency before you hunt. Regulations change mid-season. Send a correction if you spot an error. Disclaimer.