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Bald Mountain Outfitters started in 1952 when Archie Pollard built the first lodge on Half Moon Lake. Today, Terry Pollard runs the operation with Wyoming Outfitters License BG71 (held since 1976) and his daughter Nycole as co-outfitter (License BG364). The family knows this country—Terry has a BS i...
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Bald Mountain Outfitters started in 1952 when Archie Pollard built the first lodge on Half Moon Lake. Today, Terry Pollard runs the operation with Wyoming Outfitters License BG71 (held since 1976) and his daughter Nycole as co-outfitter (License BG364). The family knows this country—Terry has a BS in Wildlife from Utah and Weber State Universities and has been guiding and packing these mountains for over 50 years.
The track record speaks: Nycole won Wyoming Guide of the Year in 2006, Travis won it in 2001. They run about 80% return or direct referral clients, which means hunts book years in advance.
They hunt from three deluxe base camps in the Bridger Wilderness and can also operate from day-use camps near Elkhart Park or the town of Pinedale.
ELK HUNTING - Hunt weeks: Sept 10-17 (archery), Sept 19-26, Sept 28-Oct 5, Oct 7-14 (rifle bugling), Oct 25-Nov 1 (rifle) - Area 97 hunts with high bull-to-cow ratios - 6 days of hunting (8 days total including pack-in/out) - Price: $7,500-$7,950 per hunter plus 5% tax - Includes: horses, pack-out of meat, guide service, food at camp - Does NOT include: license, taxidermy, meat processing, travel to Pinedale, personal gear - Preference Points: $52/year for bull elk; currently need 5+ points for Regular License, 2+ for Special License
COW ELK HUNTS - November 3-7 and Nov 8-12 - 3 days hunting (4 days total) - Hunt from Blacks Lake or Burnt Lake base camps - Price: $3,200 per hunter plus tax - Very high success rates; ideal for filling freezer and scouting trophy bull areas
SHIRAS MOOSE - Preference Points: $150 annually; currently requires ~23 points to draw - Random licenses also available - Hunted from wilderness base camps
BLACK BEAR & ARCHERY HUNTS - All archery types welcome: longbow, compound, recurve, crossbow - Fall and spring seasons available - Specialized archery setups at high-country Horseshoe Lake base camp
MULE DEER & PRONGHORN - Currently on hold due to recent severe winters affecting herds - Check directly for updated availability
| Camp | Location | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Burnt Lake | Drive-in, 20 miles SE of Pinedale | Cabins on shore, wood cook/dining cabin, trailhead to wilderness, late-season elk hunting |
| Horseshoe Lake | 4 horse hours from Burnt Lake | High wilderness, early season access, positioned between two elk migration routes |
| Blacks Lake | 2.5 horse hours from trailhead, 50 feet from wilderness boundary | Wall tents (2 hunters/tent), large cook tent, heated outhouse tent |
BURNT LAKE CABINS - Location: 20 miles SE of Pinedale (9.5 paved, 11.5 dirt road) - Cabin rate: $150/night for 2 people (bring sleeping bag, solar lights, propane heat, porta-potty, hot water shower tent) - Home to Wyoming State Record Rainbow Trout (23 lbs) and state records for Cutthroat, Grayling, Brook, and Lake Trout - Fish species: Rainbow, Lake, Brook, Brown, Cutthroat, Grayling, Splake, hybrids
GUIDED CABIN TRIPS: $500/person/day (1-5 days, 2-8 people) Includes cabin, meals, and choice of: - Horseback Day Fishing: Fly and lure fishing in wilderness lakes, hearty breakfast, lunch on shoreline, full dinner at cook cabin - Pontoon Boat Fishing: Burnt Lake guided trips with fly, lure, and jig fishing on deluxe pontoon boat, wildlife viewing
PACK TRIP PRICING - Guide/wrangler: $250/day - Riding or pack animal: $235/day - Horse trailer: $35/day (Elkhart Park excluded)
Terry personally handles preference point applications and strongly recommends discussing license type options before applying. He can manage the preference point system for you.
Book early. The 2024-2025 season is booking fast, and many dates through 2029 are already taken. Nearly 80% of their clients are return or referral business.
Address: P.O. Box 754, Pinedale, WY 82941 Phone: 307-367-6539 Email: [email protected]
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