6 licensed outfitters guide bear hunts in Snowy Range and the Platte Valley. 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 Snowy Range and the Platte Valley
High quality, low impact, guided hunts. Specialize in novice & first time hunters, as well as the trophy hunter. Luxury hunting camp accommodations. Antelope, mule deer, elk, moose, bear & mtn. lion.
Black Bear · Elk · Moose · Mountain Lion · Mule Deer · Pronghorn
Elk, deer, antelope, moose, black bear. Personalized hunts for everyone with any weapon. 4x4 hunts on mostly private land.
Black Bear · Elk · Moose · Mule Deer · Pronghorn
We specialize in trophy 4-wheel drive hunts for deer, elk, pronghorn and black bear hunts. We also have guided horseback wilderness hunts. Great meals hot showers and a comfortable stay.
Black Bear · Elk · Mule Deer · Pronghorn
Deer, elk, antelope, mountain lion, bear Bighorn sheep and moose.
Bighorn Sheep · Black Bear · Elk · Moose · Mountain Lion · Mule Deer · Pronghorn
Reliable 60 years consistent opportunities. Specializing in trophy antelope & spring black bear. We also offer mule deer & private/public land elk. Most hunts are based out of the rustic mountain lodge. Our track record shows that our clients take trophy …
Black Bear · Elk · Mule Deer · Pronghorn
Elk, deer, bear, lion, antelope, sheep, moose.
Bighorn Sheep · Black Bear · Elk · Moose · Mountain Lion · Mule Deer · Pronghorn
6 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 Snowy Range and the Platte Valley
- 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.