O'Brien Creek Outfitters

O'Brien Creek Outfitters has been running guided hunts since 2020, starting with mountain lion, elk, deer, and antelope in Wyoming before expanding into Alaska. They operate under Wyoming license #BG-112 and Alaska license #228720.

Mountain lion hunting is where O'Brien Creek really stands out. They use well-trained hound dogs they've spent years raising and training. With 15+ years of hunting experience in the area, their guides know the terrain intimately. Hunts are fully guided 7-day affairs using vehicles, ATVs, and snowmobiles to locate fresh tracks, then pursuing lions until they're treed or bayed up.

• •7-day hunt: $10,000 + tax (1-on-1, meals, lodging, experienced guides, trained dogs, access to private/state/BLM/forest lands)
• •Season: November - February
• •Method: Rifle or archery
• •Photography option: 7-day photo trip for $4,500 + tax

Combo hunts available: - Lion/Bobcat combo: Add $600 trophy fee - Lion/Cow Elk combo: Add $750 trophy fee upon harvest

"It was a blast, Tyler's expertise and knowledge was huge in our success. The dogs performed flawlessly and we had a couple great chases! I was able to harvest a mature tom that was 1/16" off from all time B&C record book!" — Gino

Fall hunting for screaming bull elk across rolling grasslands to steep, walled canyons with dark timber. Multiple hunt areas available.

Cow elk hunts work great for groups or first-time hunters and can be added to most hunt packages.

Spot-and-stalk hunts conducted from pickups, with newer backpack/spike camp options. Licensed for Region M, Region R, and limited quota areas 36, 37, and 125. Bucks typically average 3-5 points per side, 22-25" wide in standard areas; larger frames in quota areas.

Wyoming has one of the largest antelope populations in North America. Hunts across multiple areas with readily available tags and trophy buck options. Bucks typically 67-75 inches, some exceeding 80 inches.

• •3-day hunt: $3,500 + tax
• •Season: Archery Aug 15-Sept 18 | Rifle Sept 19-Oct 31
• •1-on-1 guided, meals, lodging, access to private/state/BLM lands

Alaska offerings include: - Brown bear and black bear - Grizzly bear - Moose - Caribou - Dall sheep

Wyoming hunts are managed via lottery system with preference points playing a major role (75% of licenses allocated to preference point pool). O'Brien Creek will help guide you through the application process or can apply on your behalf.

2025 Key Dates: - Elk application: Jan 2-31 (Draw May 22) - Antelope & Deer application: Jan 2-June 2 (Draw June 19) - Preference point purchase: July 1-Oct 31

• •They offer a preference point program — they'll purchase and track your points annually until you're ready to book.

All hunts feature: - 1-on-1 guiding - Meals and lodging - Experienced guides with deep area knowledge - Access to private, state, BLM, and forest lands - Backpack or lodge-based hunt options - Field dressing, quartering, caping, and trophy transport - Proper trophy and meat care at basecamp

Travel & Arrivals - Closest airports: Cody or Casper, WY; Billings, MT - Pickup service available from airports ($250 per way) - Guests should arrive after 2 PM the day before hunts begin - Departures suggested day after final hunting day by 12 PM - Pre-hunt rifle checks and gear checks provided

What To Bring Wyoming weather changes quickly—layering is essential. Download their gear list checklist for specific equipment recommendations.

Safety & Policy - At least one article of fluorescent orange/pink required (except during archery-only seasons) - Hunter Safety course proof required for those born after Jan 1, 1966 - Zero tolerance: Alcohol and drugs prohibited while hunting or until firearms are unloaded/stored for the day. Violation = dismissal without refund - Moderate evening drinking allowed (alcohol not supplied) - All hunts conducted under fair chase principles

After the Hunt - You're responsible for meat, cape, and antlers - They can deliver meat to local processors - They recommend taxidermists they trust - Suggested tip: 10-15% of base hunt cost - No taxidermy, meat processing, boxes, dry ice, or shipping provided

Wounding Policy If an animal is wounded, it's considered harvested and the hunt terminates. O'Brien Creek makes reasonable recovery efforts but claims no ethical or financial liability if recovery isn't possible. They ask clients to only take shots they're comfortable with.

O'Brien Creek Outfitters - Phone: 307-921-1505 or 307-699-4963 - Email: [email protected] - Wyoming License: BG-112 - Alaska License: 228720

They maintain an active photo gallery from past hunts and post regularly to Facebook and Instagram.