Wyoming Elk Hunting Adventure - 7-Day All-Inclusive
Private Trip
Big game hunting
Sevenday elk hunting in BridgerTeton National ForestAllinclusive package with lodging, meals, and expert guides2:1 huntertoguide ratio ensures personalized hunting experience
You've been dreaming about that perfect elk hunt, and Wyoming's Bridger-Teton National Forest is where those dreams come true. This isn't your typical hunting trip - we're talking about a full week in some of the best elk country in North America, where the bugling echoes through valleys that'll give you goosebumps. Mountain Ivory Adventures has been guiding hunters through these timber-covered ridges and meadows for years, and they know exactly where the big bulls like to hang out. With a 2:1 hunter-to-guide ratio, you're getting personal attention that makes all the difference when you're glassing for that trophy rack. The $7500 investment covers everything except your hunting license - we're talking lodging, three squares a day, and guides who eat, sleep, and breathe elk hunting.
Wake up before dawn to the smell of coffee and bacon, because elk hunting starts early and ends late. The Bridger-Teton gives you over 3.4 million acres of prime habitat, from dense timber where elk bed down during the day to open parks where they feed at first and last light. Your guides know these mountains like their own backyard - they've been tracking elk sign, scouting wallows, and mapping migration routes all summer long. Expect to cover some serious ground, whether you're glassing from ridgetops or still-hunting through thick timber. The terrain varies from gentle slopes perfect for spot-and-stalk to steep canyon country that'll test your legs. September through October is prime time here, when bulls are bugling and moving during daylight hours. Your guide will read the wind, position you for the best shot opportunities, and help with everything from field dressing to packing out your harvest.
The Bridger-Teton throws everything at you - dense lodgepole stands, aspen groves that light up gold in fall, and high country meadows where elk love to graze. Your rifle setup should handle shots from 50 yards in thick timber to 400+ yards across open parks. Most successful hunters here pack a quality scope and know their rifle inside and out before they arrive. The elevation ranges from 6,000 to over 11,000 feet, so get your cardio game tight before you show up. Early morning glassing sessions from ridge points often reveal elk moving between bedding and feeding areas. Pay attention to thermals - morning air flows downhill, evening air rises, and elk use their noses better than we use our eyes. Fresh rubs on aspen trees, muddy wallows, and well-worn trails through timber are your roadmap to success. The guides carry GPS units and radios, but they rely on old-school tracking skills passed down through generations of Wyoming hunters.
Rocky Mountain Elk are the crown jewel of Western hunting, and Wyoming grows them big. Mature bulls can tip the scales at 700-800 pounds, with antlers spreading five feet or more. These aren't the farm-raised deer you might hunt back East - elk are smart, fast, and built for this rugged country. Bulls start bugling in early September when testosterone kicks in for the rut, making them vocal and aggressive. They'll challenge other bulls, gather harems of cows, and sometimes make mistakes that put them in your crosshairs. A mature bull's bugle will raise every hair on your neck and remind you why you started hunting in the first place. Elk have incredible eyesight and hearing, but their sense of smell is off the charts - they can wind you from half a mile away if conditions are right. During peak rut, bulls might bugle all night and stay active well into morning hours. Cows communicate with soft mews and chirps, and learning to call like a cow can bring a lovesick bull right to you. The meat from a Wyoming elk is legendary - lean, flavorful, and enough to fill your freezer for a year.
This seven-day adventure puts you in the heart of elk country with guides who live for these moments. The Bridger-Teton has produced countless trophy bulls over the years, and the combination of expert guiding, prime habitat, and your determination could make this the hunt you talk about for decades. Remember that deposits are non-refundable, so you're making a commitment to chase elk in some of the most beautiful country God ever created. You'll need to secure your own hunting license before arrival, but Mountain Ivory Adventures handles everything else. Whether you're a seasoned elk hunter or this is your first time chasing bugles through Wyoming timber, this hunt delivers the real deal. The mountains are calling, the elk are bugling, and your tag is waiting. Time to stop dreaming and start planning - these prime hunting dates fill up fast, and the best elk hunting in Wyoming won't wait for you to make up your mind.
These magnificent bulls can weigh up to 700 pounds and stand five feet at the shoulder, making them one of North America's most impressive game animals. In the Bridger-Teton, you'll find them moving between dense timber and open meadows, following centuries-old migration routes. Early fall is prime time when bulls are bugling and actively seeking mates - their haunting calls echo through the mountains at dawn and dusk. What draws hunters back year after year is the complete challenge: glassing vast country, calling them in close, and earning a shot on an animal that's incredibly smart and alert. The meat is exceptional too, lean and flavorful. My advice? Hunt the wind religiously and glass the north-facing slopes early morning - elk bed there to escape the heat and stay cool during the day.
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