Big Buck Outfitters

Big Buck Outfitters controls hunting leases covering over 250,000 acres across Northeast Wyoming and Southeast Montana. These aren't random chunks of land—they're strategically blocked-up properties where multiple landowners share the philosophy of quality game management. Free-ranging game, but intensively managed for maturity and high animal numbers.

The operation has focused on quality deer and elk management since the 1990s. That consistency shows: they've steadily improved the age and trophy quality of harvested game across all species. Over 95% of archery clients since 1999 have had reasonable shot opportunities or successfully harvested quality animals.

• •What's Included: Airport pickup in Sheridan, Wyoming. Lodging and food (taxes included) except for archery whitetail and stand hunts. Some elk hunts offer $1,000 refund if no shot is taken. Add a buck antelope to any hunt for $2,500 plus license.

Archery opportunities are where Big Buck Outfitters excels for trophy hunters. Trophy archery whitetails average around 140 P&Y (Pope & Young). Archery mulies run in the 160s on average. It's uncommon not to have a reasonable shot at 120-150 class whitetails or 150-180 class mule deer.

• •Whitetail Archery Setup: Over 100 stand locations prepared each year. Tree stands, ladder stands, hay bale blinds, and Double Bull ground blinds deployed strategically. Average whitetail shots run low 20-yard range, but 40-yard competence increases success odds significantly.

• •Mule Deer Archery: Primarily spot-and-stalk on bedded deer. Shots typically run 40+ yards over uneven terrain, though in 2003 three hunters executed shots at 15, 20, and 25 yards. Expect to glass and evaluate many bucks before committing.

• •Federal Authorization: Operates under special use permits issued by the Big Horn National Forest (and Black Hills National Forest per contact page). Licensed as an equal opportunity service provider.

• •Guide Philosophy: Principles and guides put in long hours hunting, scouting, researching, and learning about their target game—not because they have to, but because they want to. Their enthusiasm and management program drive consistent harvest rates of mature game year-round.

Game Species Hunted: - Whitetail deer - Mule deer - Elk - Antelope - Turkey - Prairie dogs

Specialty Programs: - Combination hunts (multiple species) - Youth & beginner hunts - Management deer hunts - Maximum harvest programs - Scenic non-hunting trips

• •Contact: 307-751-0448 or email through their website. They discuss your hunting plans and match you to the right hunt type.

• •What to Expect: Browse 15+ years of harvest documentation through their annual brochures (2009-2025), showing photos and success rates from previous seasons. This is long-term accountability—not just marketing claims.