Elk prefer well watered areas with lush grass and trees to seek shaded shelter during the heat of the day. The seasonal movement of elk is large and the cows seek out more secluded areas to have their calves. Because of the vast ranch range, this elk herd can move over an incredible amount of country in order to find winter feed. Elk are prolific and very well suited when it comes to surviving Wyomings winter weather. The game and fish has been trying to bring elk numbers down within this herd but it’s been difficult. This herd seems to have stabilized in terms of total animals. The Wyoming Game and Fish manages this herd via 6 hunt units and issues 3050 licenses for cow elk within this elk herd. Wyoming’s statewide population estimate stands at 113,000 animals, which is almost double the elk population just 25 years ago! The Southern Bighorn herd where SNS conducts our cow elk hunts, has now grown to become Wyomings 3rd largest herd.
The biologists in charge of managing these majestic game animals have many theories as to why elk numbers have exploded across the west. Since the mid-1990’s, Wyomings elk population has experienced tremendous growth as have elk across the entire mountain west. We appreciate your interest in SNS Outfitter & Guides! Whether you prefer to read the Blog below or ride along with us,
