17 licensed outfitters guide bear hunts in Southwest 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 Southwest 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
Specializing in elk, moose & black bear. We offer 3 base camps in elk area 97 and moose 3. All elk hunts are horseback. Bridger Wilderness hunting. Moose 3, 4 & 25 are Bridger Wilderness horseback & 4x4 private land hunts.
Black Bear · Elk · Moose
Experience the best of Wyoming’s backcountry. Wyoming’s premier outfitter and guide service, offering professionally guided hunts for trophy elk, mule deer, antelope, sheep, moose, bear, and mountain lion. Enjoy summer pack trips, fly fishing, hiking, trail …
Bighorn Sheep · Black Bear · Elk · Moose · Mountain Lion · Mule Deer · Pronghorn · Wolf
Guided big game hunting including antelope, bear, deer, elk and moose. Summer spot packs, gear drops & day rides along the Continental Divide in Southern Bridger Wilderness & BTNF. Ten rustic cabins for rent including meals, hot showers and restrooms.
Black Bear · Elk · Moose · Mule Deer · Pronghorn
Rifle and archery hunts for the following species in hunt areas: Mule Deer 142,143, 144, 145; Elk hunt area 90, 92, 94; Moose hunt areas 23, 24; Black Bear hunt areas 16, 30; Mountain Lion hunt areas 14, 17, 26.
Black Bear · Elk · Moose · Mountain Lion · Mule Deer
We have 33 years of experience in the outfitting and guiding industry. Our professional services include deer, elk, moose, antelope, black bear and mountain lion hunting. We also offer coyote hunting, camping, horseback riding, fishing and lodging. We offer …
Black Bear · Elk · Moose · Mountain Lion · Mule Deer · Pronghorn
Meeks Brothers Outfitting is a family-owned and operated business. Zane is a 5th generation Jackson native. We offer hunts for elk, deer, moose, bighorn sheep, mountain lion, mountain goat, bison, bear & wolf. Specialize in big game hunting! Look no further, …
Bighorn Sheep · Bison · Black Bear · Elk · Moose · Mountain Goat · Mountain Lion · Mule Deer · Wolf
With more than a century of outfitting heritage, Mountain Ivory Adventures guides hunters through Wyoming’s Bridger-Teton National Forest and Gros Ventre Wilderness. Our small, personalized horseback hunts deliver authentic backcountry experiences, exceptional …
Bighorn Sheep · Black Bear · Elk · Moose · Mule Deer
Mule Shoe Outfitters offers quality hunting trips and summer pack trips into the Wind River Mountain Range on the Bridger-Teton Wilderness. We offer two camps for elk, moose and mule deer hunting opportunities. We have years of experience for bighorn sheep, …
Bighorn Sheep · Black Bear · Elk · Moose · Mountain Lion · Mule Deer · Pronghorn
Specializing in trophy hunts in limited quota hunt areas in Southwest WY. We guide for elk, deer, antelope, moose, bear, and mountain lions.
Black Bear · Elk · Moose · Mule Deer · Pronghorn
Saddle Horn Outfitters, LLC is offering day- use, spot and stalk, archery and rifle hunts for bull elk, cow elk, antelope, deer, moose, Bighorn sheep and fall black bear. We also offer spring black bear over bait and spot and stalk in the wilderness. All hunts …
Bighorn Sheep · Black Bear · Elk · Moose · Mule Deer · Pronghorn
Quality private land hunts for trophy deer, elk, antelope, lion & bear. Fully guided with nice cabins, home cooked meals. Fishing, snowmobiling and recreational trips also available.
Black Bear · Elk · Mountain Lion · Mule Deer · Pronghorn
2nd generation outfitter specializing in bighorn sheep, mountain lion and pack-in wilderness elk hunts. We also offer hunts for moose, antelope, bear, bobcat and mule deer. Archery and rifle hunts.
Bighorn Sheep · Black Bear · Elk · Moose · Mountain Lion · Mule Deer · Pronghorn
Family owned and operated since 1936. We specialize in limited entry trophy bull elk hunts. Located at head of the Green River, we hunt elk, deer, antelope, moose, sheep, black bear and mountain lion. We also offer full service summer vacation packages. Over …
Bighorn Sheep · Black Bear · Elk · Moose · Mountain Lion · Mule Deer · Pronghorn
High country horseback hunts from pack-in camps for deer, elk, moose, mountain lion, black bear, and bighorn sheep.
Bighorn Sheep · Black Bear · Elk · Moose · Mountain Lion · Mule Deer
Wilderness outfitter specializing in rifle and archery hunts for trophy elk, mule deer, sheep, moose, black bear and mountain goat. Come hunt the high country of western Wyoming from our wilderness pack-in wall tent camps. Drive-to tent camp hunts also …
Bighorn Sheep · Black Bear · Elk · Moose · Mountain Goat · Mountain Lion · Mule Deer · Pronghorn
Guiding big game hunts in southern and western Wyoming since 1972. Private ranch hunts for mule deer and elk over alfalfa fields and water tanks with blinds south of the Wyoming border. Over the counter tags. $760.99 for elk, $456.14 for deer. Archery deer and …
Bighorn Sheep · Black Bear · Elk · Mule Deer · Pronghorn
17 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 Southwest 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.