Elk Fork Outfitters

Elk Fork Outfitters operates under Wyoming Outfitter license #BG047 in the Shoshone National Forest, 30 miles west of Cody. They run fair-chase guided hunts on horseback for two primary game animals:

• •Elk and Bighorn Sheep – Wall-tent camp hunts in the Washakie Wilderness
• •Antelope – Lodge-based guided hunts

Outside of hunting season, they offer:

• •Pack Trips – Multi-day horseback trips with fishing and wilderness camping in the backcountry
• •Trail Rides – Day rides on the Shoshone National Forest with cookout lunch included
• •Fishing Trips – Backcountry horseback trips for anglers

The trailhead is located at Elk Fork Campground on US-14/16/20, about 7.2 miles west of the Red Barn Store in Wapiti.

Seth Ballard: 307-690-0566 Alden Ballard: 307-690-8354 Address: 17 Paintbrush Drive, Cody, WY 82414

Cody offers lodging options including the Scout Inn (freshly remodeled, with restaurant). They recommend using the KAYAK Cody Travel Guide for accommodations and local attractions before or after your trip.

All photos on their site are by Seth and Alden Ballard—they document their own operations.