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Swift Creek Outfitters (Outfitter # 077)
(Operating in the Ashton, Blackrock, and Jackson Ranger Districts under special use permit – equal opportunity service provider)
- Elk Specialist – Trophy Elk
- 5 Elk Camps – 3 Trophy Moose Areas
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Hunting Trips We Offer:
Park Boundary Base Camp
| 1st Hunt Archery |
7 day Bull Elk Hunt Arrive in camp September 4 – Leave September 12 $7000 1 on 1 and 2 on 1 hunts |
| 2nd Hunt Archery |
6 day Bull Elk Hunt Arrive in camp September 12 – Leave September 19 $7000 1 on 1 and 2 on 1 hunts |
| 1st Hunt Rifle |
5 day Bull Elk Opener Arrive in camp September 19 – Leave September 25 $7000 |
| 2nd Hunt Rifle |
6 day Bull Elk Hunt Arrive in camp September 25 – Leave October 2 $7000 |
| 3rd Hunt Rifle |
7 day Bull Elk Hunt Arrive in camp October 4 – Leave October 12 $7000 |
| 4th Hunt Rifle |
7 day Bull Elk Hunt Arrive in camp October 14 – Leave October 22 $7000 |
Airport Pick-up Fees No Charge
Most Outfitters add a 3% Forest Service fee on top of their rate, all of our prices shown here have already added that fee.
Swift Creek Pack-In Camp #1
| 1st Hunt Archery |
6 day Bull Elk Hunt Pack in camp September 3 – Pack out September 10 $7000 1 on 1 and 2 on 1 hunts |
| 2nd Hunt Archery |
6 day Bull Elk Hunt Pack in camp September 11 – Pack out September 18 $7000 1 on 1 and 2 on 1 hunts |
| 1st Hunt Rifle |
5 day Bull Elk Opener Pack in camp September 25 – Pack out October 1 $7000 |
| 2nd Hunt Rifle |
6 day Bull Elk Hunt Pack in camp October 2 – Pack out October 9 $7000 |
Swift Creek Pack-In Camp #2
| 1st Hunt Archery |
6 day Bull Elk Hunt Pack in camp September 3 – Pack out September 10 $7000 1 on 1 and 2 on 1 hunts |
| 2nd Hunt Archery |
6 day Bull Elk Hunt Pack in camp September 11 – Pack out September 18 $7000 1 on 1 and 2 on 1 hunts |
| 1st Hunt Rifle |
5 day Bull Elk Opener Pack in camp September 25 – Pack out October 1 $7000 |
| 2nd Hunt Rifle |
6 day Bull Elk Hunt Pack in camp October 2 – Pack out October 9 $7000 |
| 3rd Hunt Rifle |
6 day Bull Elk Hunt Pack in camp October 11 – Pack out October 18 $7000 |
Swift Creek Pack-In Camp #3
| 1st Hunt Rifle |
6 day Bull Elk Hunt Pack in camp October 11 – Pack out October 18 $7000 |
| 2nd Hunt Rifle |
6 day Bull Elk Hunt Pack in camp October 19 – Pack out October 26 $7000 |
Wyoming Trophy Bull Moose Hunts
Max point moose hunters give us a call!!!
- Pack in 10 miles
- Hunt two weeks
- Price – $8000
- No kill no pay
We hunt a very large elk country in north Jackson Hole which includes more National Park boundary than any other outfitter in Wyoming. Including also the Teton Wilderness, Wineger Hole Wilderness, and the Jedediah Smith Wilderness. Plus we can hunt from the south end of the Grand Teton National Park Boundary all the way east to the head of the Gros Ventre River drainage.
The Jackson Hole elk herd is managed at 11,000 head of elk and that is our main base of elk, but because of the vastness and having access to multiple elk areas in one big block, it gives us the opportunity to harvest bulls that migrate in from Dubois, WY winter range, Sand Creek winter range in Idaho, and the upper Green River winter range and feed ground from the Pinedale side. When this is all layed out with the Grand Teton Park and Yellowstone Park boundaries at this level, the three wilderness areas along with the Gros Ventre River drainage and four different elk herds commingling creates a consistent pattern on bulls harvested and opportunity for trophy class bulls which creates a portfolio second to none.
We own 150 head of horses and mules that get used during the summer months so they are in shape and hunter user friendly. Plenty of good quality hunting horses and mules play a big part in our success. Five family members guide elk hunters every fall and many of the others have been with Swift Creek Outfitters for years. The women family members do all the organizing and stay on top of the part that does not pertain to elk guiding.
With 36 years of elk only outfitter experience, big elk country, high end elk hunting ponies, seasoned elk guides, and the Swift Creek family members plus our great staff, is why we call ourselves Jackson Hole’s Premier Elk Outfitter.
Deposits and Payments
A $2000 deposit is required to book any of the hunts above. Because of the demand from the day the hunt is committed to with the outfitter, the client has 14 days to have the deposit on the books unless other arrangements have been made. The hunts above are booked on a first come first serve basis. The first week of March a letter will be sent out pertaining to a $2500 2nd payment towards your hunt plus release forms to be read, signed, and sent back along with the 2nd payment. The 2nd payment and release forms will be due by March 20th (only pertains to the client who is applying for the current year application period).
The elk licenses will be drawn on May 20th. The final letter will go out to the client on the 1st week of June, will include final invoice and final necessary information pertaining to your hunt. The final invoice will be due July 15th unless other arrangements have been made. Listed prices are valid for 2024, prices subject to change on booked hunts and beyond.
No refunds will be made for cancelled hunts rather it be for the year you apply for a license or for hunts booked in advance. All money is refundable if license is not drawn or you can roll funds to future hunts if there is an opening. No refunds or adjustments for late arrivals, early departures, or no shows.
LICENSES
We handle all applications through our desk. On the first week in December a letter will be sent out obtaining an information sheet for the client to fill out and send back by the first week of January along with proper funds. After receiving the information sheet and funds, Swift Creek Outfitters will apply your information and funds into our outfitter portal, provided by the Wyoming Game & Fish Dept. We advise you return the packet as soon as possible in case of a mail glitch. We will want the packet here by Jan. 15th so that we’re not up against the deadline on Jan. 31st.
PREFERENCE POINTS
Preference points are needed to obtain licenses in Wyoming. The regional elk areas that was passed by the Wyoming Game & Fish commission and the special elk license price increase that was passed by the Wyoming legislature will have a major impact on preference point creep.
Swift Creek Outfitters expects to draw 100% every year. Individual preference point holders are still going to have to be very responsible in obtaining a preference point every year before the Oct. 31 deadline.
| Wyoming Application DEADLINES |
Wyoming License and Tag PRICES |
| The deadline dates mean that we have to have your applications in Cheyenne at 5pm of that business day | |
| Elk – January 31 | Elk $1965 Special $707 Regular |
| Deer – March 15 | Deer $— Special $374 Regular |
| Moose – February 28 | Moose $— |
| Preference Point Fees | Other |
| Preference points can be purchased between July 1 thru Oct. 31 | |
| Elk Preference Point Fees: $52.00 | Archery License Fee: $72.00 |
| Deer Preference Point Fees: $41.00 | Conservation Stamp: $21.50 |
| Moose Preference Point Fees: $150.00 | Feed Ground Stamp: $15.50 |
AIRPORTS AND TRAVEL
We will pick you up free of charge from the Jackson Hole Airport and take you to the trailhead and back. Most hunters flying into Jackson Hole will use a taxi from the airport to the suggested hotel, and that is where we usually meet our clients. It is always better to fly or drive in a day early and get some rest before your hunt begins.
FLIGHTS
It is always better to book your flights a few months earlier to ensure a better rate, especially if you are flying into Jackson Hole. The Jackson Hole Airport is the most convenient fly-in destination. Just make sure to start booking flights as soon as you draw your tag.
TAXIDERMY AND MEAT PROCESSING
We can suggest a good Taxidermist if need be, but we recommend you taking your trophy home if possible. Meat processing can be done in Jackson within 12 hours of your flight departure. All boxes are weighed out in 70 lb. boxes and dry iced ready for travel. Your meat will be cut exactly the way you want it and packaged for the amount of people in your family.
TIPS
All big game hunting guides have a lot of responsibility and hard work every day. They depend on tips to make guiding worthwhile and to ensure us to have experienced guides each fall. We encourage 10 to 15 percent of hunt price for your guide, $150-$200 for the camp cook, and $100 for wranglers and packers.
GRIZZLY BEAR PEPPER SPRAY
If you are booked on any of the Archery Hunts, we advise that you purchase a can of Pepper Spray. Rifle hunters can also have trouble with Grizzlies, but we let them decide on whether they want to make the purchase or not. Most Pepper Spray canisters with holsters cost $40-$50 and can be purchased at almost any sports store.
Wounded Animal Policy
If you draw blood whether you and your guide find the animal or not, that is your animal. We will do everything possible to find and retrieve, but another animal will not be taken.