10 licensed outfitters guide bear hunts in Wind River Range. 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 Wind River Range
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
A 3rd generation outfitter. Camp is located in the Shoshone National Forest. Offering fully guided hunts for all Wyoming’s big game, specializing in elk and sheep. For an unforgettable family experience, we offer fabulous pack trips with great mountain fishing …
Bighorn Sheep · Black Bear · Elk · Moose · Mountain Goat · Mule Deer · Pronghorn
We specialize in professionally guided backcountry wilderness hunts for elk, deer, moose, sheep and black bear, with a high success rate on mature bull elk. High quality pack in hunts located in the Wind River Mountains. Family owned and operated.
Bighorn Sheep · Black Bear · Elk · Moose · Mule Deer
Heart 6 Ranch, located in Jackson Hole, is one of the oldest guest ranches in the state of Wyoming dating back to the 1800s. With lodge hunts and two remote wilderness camps that take you off the beaten path and away from the crowds, hunting with us in the …
Bighorn Sheep · Black Bear · Elk · Moose · Mule Deer · Wolf
Specializing in trophy combo hunts. Elk, deer, moose, sheep, antelope, wolf, mountain lion and black bear. Guided horseback, vehicle and ATV hunts in forest and wilderness areas. We can also accommodate handicap hunters.
Bighorn Sheep · Black Bear · Elk · Moose · Mountain Lion · Mule Deer · Pronghorn · Wolf
Specializing in guided horseback hunts for elk, deer, black bear, bighorn sheep, and wolf in wilderness area. Guided horseback hunts for free range bison.
Bighorn Sheep · Bison · Black Bear · Elk · Mule Deer · Wolf
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
Turret Creek Outfitters offers a wide range of hunting activities, whether you’re an avid hunter or a novice seeking an unforgettable outdoor experience. We provide guided hunting adventures for big game species: elk, deer, bear, mountain goat, moose, sheep …
Bighorn Sheep · Black Bear · Elk · Moose · Mountain Goat · Mule Deer · Pronghorn
Wild Man Adventures, Inc. provides an experience that won’t soon be forgotten. We offer fully guided big game hunts. Specializing in both rifle and archery. Hunting accommodations range from cabins to wall tents. Pack trips are also available during the summer …
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
10 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 Wind River Range
- 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.