Mule Shoe Outfitters
Mule Shoe Outfitters operates out of Pinedale, Wyoming under Outfitter License #BG-283, permitted by the Bridger-Teton National Forest. Founded and operated by Justin and Sandy Wright, the outfit combines serious hunting expertise with a philosophy that clients leave as friends, not just paying cust...
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Mule Shoe Outfitters operates out of Pinedale, Wyoming under Outfitter License #BG-283, permitted by the Bridger-Teton National Forest. Founded and operated by Justin and Sandy Wright, the outfit combines serious hunting expertise with a philosophy that clients leave as friends, not just paying customers. With 85% repeat hunters, many of whom have pursued multiple game species with them over the years, the operation has built a reputation for quality and consistency.
7-day hunt | 1x1: $7,500
Mule Shoe trains its own hounds and specializes in pursuing mature tom mountain lions. Tracked UTVs handle transportation to locate tracks and haul gear when snow conditions worsen. Hunts can last minutes or days depending on track quality. Season runs mid-November through March 31st. Licenses available over-the-counter upon arrival.
10-day hunt | 1x1: $13,000
This is their signature hunt—a physically demanding, horseback-supported expedition into remote terrain. Hunters pack camp in with horses and mules, then hunt by foot using glass-and-stalk technique from vantage points. Mule Shoe consistently harvests 160+ class rams from Areas 8 and 10 (opening August 15th and September 1st respectively).
7-day hunt | 1x1: $7,500 | 2x1: $7,000 3-day cow elk (lodge): 1x1 $2,500 | 2x1 $2,000 3-day cow elk (camp): 1x1 $3,000 | 2x1 $2,500
Two base camps in Area 96 consistently produce bulls in the 280-340 inch range. Wall tents with cots and propane heat provide comfort. Camps limited to 4 hunters per week. October 1st-31st rifle season and September archery season, with general license opening October 15th.
| Hunt Type | Duration | 1x1 Price | 2x1 Price | Season |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bobcat | 5 days | $5,000 | $4,500 | Nov 15-Feb end |
| Black Bear | 6 days | $4,000 | — | May 1-Jun 15 |
| Shiras Moose | 7 days | $7,000 | — | Oct 1-31 (rifle) |
| Mule Deer | 5 days | $5,000 | $4,500 | Sep 15+ |
| Antelope | 3 days | $2,300 | $1,800 | Sep 10-Oct 31 |
Note on Bobcat Licenses: Must apply through Wyoming Game & Fish Department in Cheyenne. State restrictions apply—call to verify eligibility.
Beyond hunting season, Mule Shoe offers summer fishing and scenic pack trips with gear drops and spot packs into the Wind River Range. These trips accommodate hunters looking for off-season outdoor access.
The outfit operates Kendall Valley Lodge for hunters and guests. Lodging inquiries: [email protected] | 1-307-367-2223.
- •Mountain lion and bobcat: Hound hunting with trained packs. Tracked UTVs locate tracks; pursuit adapts to track quality.
- •Bighorn sheep: Horseback access to remote camps, then foot hunting with glass-and-stalk from vantage points. Physical fitness matters.
- •Black bear: Spring hunts over remote baits, primarily late afternoon through evening. Archery-friendly.
- •Elk and deer: Horseback camps with base operations. Glassing large open country for bachelor groups and mature bulls during the rut.
- •Antelope: Primarily private ground with large BLM tracts. Both archery and rifle opportunities.
The outfit's success metrics are concrete: 160+ bighorn rams consistently, 280-340 inch bull elk, mature bear color phases (browns, cinnamons, blondes). They focus on quality animals and sustainable harvest practices (targeting mature males, leaving females for reproduction).
- •Hunting & Summer Trips: [email protected] | 1-888-803-7316
- •Lodging: [email protected] | 1-307-367-2223
Reservation form available on website. Equal opportunity service provider.