Bighorn National Forest Hunting

Hunting is allowed on National Forest lands and there are many hunting opportunities in the Bighorn National Forest. Big game species include elk, mule deer, white-tailed deer, black bear, mountain lion and pronghorn antelope. Wildlife licensing, regulations, harvest limits, and seasons are set by the Wyoming Game and Fish department. During hunting season, elk tend to retreat to the most isolated and remote location they can find. These are called security zones – areas of excellent hiding cover and minimal disturbance that will hold big game during periods of stress (i.e. hunting season). Over the last decade, the number of people visiting this area has dramatically increased… read more >