When big game hunting in the National Elk Refuge and Bridge-Teton National Forest there are very specific regulations and requirements regarding; hunter safety cards, recovery times, firearms, road closures, incremental hunt area closures, biological collection kits, hunt area boundaries, grizzly bears, licenses and permits. Please call us or visit the following links for applications and specific hunting regulations when hunting in the Jackson Hole Area.
Links to Hunting Information
• Wyoming Game and Fish Department WEB »
• National Elk Refuge WEB »
3 Day Horseback Cow Elk Hunt
• 3 Day Cow or Calf Elk Horseback Hunt: $1,700 for 1 Tag
*7,000 Elk winter every year on the National Elk Refuge. Potential to harvest additional cow elk (weather and season dependent) for additional cost. It’s a great hunt for young and old!
Youth Refuge Hunt
• $2,200 Includes 2 day 1:1 hunter/guide ratio, 1 free parent ride along, local guide with knowledge and expertise of area, horses with all gear needed to retrieve harvest from the field.
Application Deadlines for Elk
Elk Application period is Jan 2nd – Feb 2nd. Hunt areas are: 91 and 77. Results of the draw are March 21st.
Elk Hunting in the National Elk Refuge
The starting point for hunting elk on the National Elk Refuge is obtaining a valid Wyoming elk hunting license through the Wyoming Game & Fish Department. Once hunters have a valid license, they are eligible to apply for an elk hunting permit on the refuge (Hunt Area 77).
The National Elk Refuge, Elk Hunting Information and Regulations four-page handout thoroughly explains the refuge permit application process, along with general elk hunting information, special regulations, access and travel while hunting, and retrieval of harvested animals. Click HERE to download.
Elk hunters should also remember that permit holders with multiple valid Wyoming Elk Hunting Licenses may only use and fill one license per day while hunting on the refuge, per updated National Elk Refuge regulations. If you’d like to harvest multiple tags while hunting with Tag N’ Drag please contact us to make arrangements (additional fee will be applied).
Non-hunters: no additional charge if accompanying by foot or vehicle. $350 per day if hunting horseback, subject to horse/space availability.
A 50% deposit is due when booking to hold your hunt dates. The remaining balance of your guided hunt will be due upon arrival. Please note when hunting on the National Elk Refuge 2 articles of hunters orange are required: hat and vest.
For your convenience you can simply download our booking form by clicking here, fill out and along with your 50% deposit mail to:
Ralph Greene
4567 County Road 123
Bedford, WY 83112
Tag N’ Drag is the only outfitter offering hunts on the Jackson Wyoming National Elk Refuge.
Resident & Non-Resident
The Bridger-Teton National Forest and National Elk Refuge Hunt license is your once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to hunt the wild, free-ranging elk near beautiful Jackson Hole. You’ll want to begin planning and preparing for your adventure to insure a successful and enjoyable experience.
