Hunting in Wyoming’s Teton Wilderness
Swift Creek Outfitters (Outfitter # 077)
(Operating in the Bridger-Teton Wilderness under special use permit)
- 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 3 – Leave September 11 $6075 1 on 1 and 2 on 1 hunts |
| 2nd Hunt Archery |
7 day Bull Elk Hunt Arrive in camp September 11 – Leave September 19 $6075 1 on 1 and 2 on 1 hunts |
| 1st Hunt Rifle |
5 day Bull Elk Opener Arrive in camp September 19 – Leave September 25 $6075 |
| 2nd Hunt Rifle |
7 day Bull Elk Hunt Arrive in camp September 25 – Leave October 3 $6075 |
| 3rd Hunt Rifle |
7 day Bull Elk Hunt Arrive in camp October 4 – Leave October 12 $6075 |
| 4th Hunt Rifle |
7 day Bull Elk Hunt Arrive in camp October 13 – Leave October 21 $6075 |
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 $6075 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 $6075 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 $6075 |
| 2nd Hunt Rifle |
6 day Bull Elk Hunt Pack in camp October 2 – Pack out October 9 $6075 |
Swift Creek Pack-In Camp #2
| 1st Hunt Archery |
6 day Bull Elk Hunt Pack in camp September 3 – Pack out September 10 $6075 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 $6075 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 $6075 |
| 2nd Hunt Rifle |
6 day Bull Elk Hunt Pack in camp October 2 – Pack out October 9 $6075 |
| 3rd Hunt Rifle |
6 day Bull Elk Hunt Pack in camp October 11 – Pack out October 18 $6075 |
Swift Creek Pack-In Camp #3
| 1st Hunt Rifle |
6 day Bull Elk Hunt Pack in camp October 11 – Pack out October 18 $6075 |
| 2nd Hunt Rifle |
6 day Bull Elk Hunt Pack in camp October 19 – Pack out October 26 $6075 |
Wyoming Trophy Bull Moose Hunts
Max point moose hunters give us a call!!!
- Pack in 10 miles
- Hunt two weeks
- Price – $7500
- No kill no pay
Details and Policies
$1000 Deposit Required to book any of the hunts above
All the above hunts are conducted by horseback with a full time cook, 30 head of horses and mules, 2 hunters per one guide, wood stoves and canvas tents – a guaranteed wilderness experience.
The hunts above are booked on a first come basis and they usually book up fast. Looking forward to hearing from you.
LICENSES
We handle all applications through our desk. We will send you the applications after you have booked your hunt and we have received your deposit. All applications must be sent back to us. We feel by handling all applications and checking them over has increased our drawing average. The Wyoming Game and Fish Department will accept personal checks for the licenses when you apply for the drawing, but we recommend that you send money orders or cashiers check with your application. If you are successful in the drawing, the licenses are sent directly to the outfitter (new as of 2015). If you are unsuccessful in the drawing, your money should be sent back within a few days. A $12.50 feed ground stamp and $12.50 conservation stamp are required in Wyoming for all licenses. These stamps can be purchased from Wyoming Game and Fish in Cheyenne or from any sport store throughout the State.
PREFERENCE POINTS
Wyoming’s preference point system is working well for Swift Creek Outfitters. This will be the 6th year that a preference point will be able to be used for obtaining a license for elk and deer. Hunters planning on hunting in Wyoming are now going to have to really pay attention to getting your preference points bought or you will get behind. We have been watching the system closely, and as we understand it, in our areas one preference point will obtain you a license other than for moose and sheep.
We can’t stress it enough to get your preference points bought and get booked early. Some hunters are booking two years in advance with this point system to work with.
If you have any questions about Preference Points and Fees, please call.
| 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 $1283 Special $707 Regular |
| Deer – March 15 | Deer $662 Special $374 Regular |
| Moose – February 28 | Moose $1982 |
| Preference Point Fees | Other |
| The Special license with one preference should draw 100% in General License Elk area or a Deer General area. | Preference Point Only Application Period is July 1st thru September 30th |
| Elk Preference Point Fees: $50.00 | Archery License Fee: $72.00 |
| Deer Preference Point Fees: $40.00 | Conservation Stamp: $15.50 |
| Moose Preference Point Fees: $75.00 | Feed Ground Stamp: $12.50 |
DEPOSITS AND PAYMENTS
In order to book any of the hunts on the hunt schedule a $1000.00 deposit is required up front.
The hunts will be booked on a first come first served basis. With the preference point system now in place, you should be able to obtain a license for the year you wish to book.
When you have received notification from your outfitter that you have a license, then at that time a $2000.00 2nd payment is required. Normally the elk drawing is in the first week of March.
Personal checks will be accepted for the $1000.00 deposit and $2000.00 2nd payment or for any pre-payments.
Because of Guide commitment, we are requiring final payment on hunts by August 25.
The total price for the hunt covers everything except license fees, taxidermy work, meat processing and your personal gear.
Deposits are only sent back if you are unsuccessful in any drawing or in case of death.
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 Anvil 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 help make guiding worthwhile. $500 to $600 is an average tip, but if you feel your guide put out extra effort and especially if you killed a Trophy Bull Elk then you decide from there. Remember to tip the cook and wranglers! Average tip for cook – $150, wranglers – $75.
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.