Beaver Trap Outfitters

Beaver Trap Outfitters operates out of Dayton, Wyoming, on the eastern slope of the Bighorn Mountains. Outfitter Ross Adney (Wyoming Outfitter License #BG107) runs guided hunts across Units 37, 38, and 39, with permission to hunt on the Bighorn National Forest and access to thousands of private acres. They've been booking hunters from across North America for nearly two decades.

The main hunt camp sits on the scenic Tongue River drainage at 7,000 feet. Hunters stay in 12x14 wall tents with wooden floors, custom wood stoves, lanterns, and XL padded cots. A separate 16x20 cook tent serves meals family-style. The camp is drivable—no pack-in required for the archery elk hunts.

Wyoming uses a preference point system for elk and deer tags. Here's what Beaver Trap hunts typically require:

Archery Elk: - Unit 37: 5 points - Unit 38: 13 points - Unit 39: 11 points

Rifle Elk: - Unit 38: 10 points - Unit 39: 8 points

Mule Deer (Region Y): 0 points (special draw) or 1 point (regular draw)

Application deadlines are typically January 1-31 for most hunts.

All-Inclusive Elk Packages ($7,000 + license fees): - 6 days archery (1x1 guided) - 5 days rifle (2x1 guided, $1,000 extra for 1x1) - Meals, lodging, meat/mount transportation included - No hidden costs

Mule Deer: - 4-day hunt: $6,500 + license - 4-day mule deer/antelope combo: $9,500 + license - Meals and lodging included

Whitetail Rut: - 4-day hunt: $4,000 + license - 1x1 available for $850 extra - Meals and lodging included

Cow Elk (Private Land): - $2,000, no meals or lodging - License: $288 (Unit 38 Type 6 Reduced Price Cow/Calf)

Private Land Archery Elk: - Unit 38: $9,500 (6 days, 1x1, meals/lodging included)

Private Land Rifle Elk: - Unit 38: [Pricing available upon request] - 5 days, 2x1 guided, meals/lodging included

"Shot opportunity is 90% to 100% most years." — Beaver Trap Outfitters

They limit the number of hunters taken per season to maintain trophy quality from year to year. Archery elk hunts are 1x1 (one guide per hunter). Rifle hunts typically run 2x1 unless upgraded. The guides specialize in calling bugling bulls in September and glassing for mature animals across open country.

For mountain lion hunts, they use home-trained hounds to tree cats. The hunt is described as "one-on-one" and "heart-pounding"—clients say it's the kind of experience that generates stories for years.

Cow elk hunts on 6,000 private acres in Unit 38 offer a more affordable entry point into Wyoming elk hunting while supporting herd management goals.

Beaver Trap Outfitters PO Box 22 Dayton, WY 82836 Phone: 307.461.0655 Email: [email protected] License: Wyoming Outfitter License #BG107 Permitted on: Bighorn National Forest

Application Process: - Contact Beaver Trap for hunt details and preference point requirements - Apply through Wyoming Game & Fish during their application window - Once you draw a tag, book your hunt directly with Ross Adney - They handle trip planning and can arrange airport pickups from Sheridan