Wyoming Non-resident guide required?

[swehla]

Hey all, I'm new to the forum and hoping to get some clarification on the guide requirement to hunt big game in Wyoming. According to the MRS info, a guide is required for a non-resident to hunt big game in "designated wilderness areas." Does this include all public hunting areas or are there only certain types of areas that require a guide? If only certain areas apply, what types?

 

[Umpqua Hunter]

If you look at the unit maps in the regulations, there is crosshatching in all of the designated wilderness. That is where a guide is required.

The largest majority is in the areas near Yellowstone, with some in the Bighorn Mountains (north central Wyoming) and a bit in the SE part of the state, I believe that is the Snowy range.

There is an immense amount of public land in Wyoming where no guide is required and you can have a great DIY hunt.

We'd love to learn more about you and have you stick around the forum and share your hunting experiences. Would you consider starting a thread and introducing yourself?

Thanks

UH

 

[Musket Man]

You can hunt forest service, blm, state land, ect without a guide. You only need a guide to hunt wilderness areas.

 

[shootbrownelk]

Hey all, I'm new to the forum and hoping to get some clarification on the guide requirement to hunt big game in Wyoming. According to the MRS info, a guide is required for a non-resident to hunt big game in "designated wilderness areas." Does this include all public hunting areas or are there only certain types of areas that require a guide? If only certain areas apply, what types?

swehla, you can camp/fish/hike/birdwatch or play pocket pool in the wilderness, you just can't HUNT. A lousy law pushed by the outfitters and passed by a pro rancher/outfitter legislature. That's only if you're a non-resident. Totally unfair, it's public land owned by the American citizens.

 

[Topgun 30-06]

If you know a resident, they are allowed to take up to two nonpaying hunters into the wilderness areas each year, but there can be no remuneration of any type for doing it. That allows previous residents, relatives, etc. to hunt it with another relative or friend without hiring a guide. The permit to do it is free from the G&F.

 

[mnhoundman]

If you know a resident, they are allowed to take up to two nonpaying hunters into the wilderness areas each year, but there can be no remuneration of any type for doing it. That allows previous residents, relatives, etc. to hunt it with another relative or friend without hiring a guide. The permit to do it is free from the G&F.

Sorry for butting in, but if I have a cousin in wyoming he can take me to the wilderness areas? Like the stuff in region h? He is a resident. With no guide, if I understand correctly. If that's the case I may have to do some sweet talking and head for h someday. I assume it would be the same for mule deer?

 

[ssliger]

Yes, your cousin can take you into wilderness area. He has to apply for a resident guide license for that year you want to hunt (it does not cost much). I was trying to find the info on the WY game and fish site, when I find it ill put it up.

 

[mnhoundman]

Thanks alot I'll have to talk to him!

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[libidilatimmy]

It's been 6 years since I was doing this, but here's how I remember it working:

The resident is allowed to obtain one guide license for a consecutive two-week period per calendar year.

Maximum 1 guide - 2 NR ratio

No payment for services allowed

I want to say that the guide license doesn't cost anything, but the NR and/or Outfitter may have been picking this cost up for me.

 

[mnhoundman]

Do you guys think it would be alot better hunting in the wilderness? Or would it be a headache trying to do the resident license thing? I have heard that it isn't much better, but I have never been there.

 

[Musket Man]

I think it would depend on the area and what kind of hunt you were looking for. For instance if you and a resident wanted to hunt region H together it would be beneficial to have the guide license so you both could hunt in the wilderness areas if you wanted to

 

[mnhoundman]

I think it would depend on the area and what kind of hunt you were looking for. For instance if you and a resident wanted to hunt region H together it would be beneficial to have the guide license so you both could hunt in the wilderness areas if you wanted to

Thanks! Yeah I would have a tag. I think David Long said wilderness was overrated, just curious what you guys who maybe have hunted it thought. I was hoping to hunt g some year or maybe this could be an option.

 

[Musket Man]

I think it would depend on the wilderness. Alot of the wilderness around YNP has been hit pretty hard by wolves and grizzlies. Others that dont have wolves and grizzlies could be great hunts. I think it would also depend on how well the resident knew the wilderness. If they knew the area and you could go along with them you would most likely have a great hunt. Most wilderness is awesome country and more then worth going even if you go home with your tag in your pocket!

 

[ssliger]

Do you guys think it would be alot better hunting in the wilderness? Or would it be a headache trying to do the resident license thing? I have heard that it isn't much better, but I have never been there.

It shouldn't be a hassle, I think your cousin would just have to go to the local game and fish office and fill out a form.

 

[THelms]

If you look at the unit maps in the regulations, there is crosshatching in all of the designated wilderness. That is where a guide is required.

The largest majority is in the areas near Yellowstone, with some in the Bighorn Mountains (north central Wyoming) and a bit in the SE part of the state, I believe that is the Snowy range.

There is an immense amount of public land in Wyoming where no guide is required and you can have a great DIY hunt.

We'd love to learn more about you and have you stick around the forum and share your hunting experiences. Would you consider starting a thread and introducing yourself?

Thanks

UH

UH... Nicely Done! I see that thread has been deleted?

 

[libidilatimmy]

Thanks! Yeah I would have a tag. I think David Long said wilderness was overrated, just curious what you guys who maybe have hunted it thought. I was hoping to hunt g some year or maybe this could be an option.

I prefer to hunt in the wilderness when time and resources allow. It can be a unique and rewarding experience, so I don't know how one could classify it as "overrated" compared to other hunts.

 

[mnhoundman]

Yeah I have no idea. Thought he said he prefers national Forest.

 

[MWScott72]

Thanks! Yeah I would have a tag. I think David Long said wilderness was overrated, just curious what you guys who maybe have hunted it thought. I was hoping to hunt g some year or maybe this could be an option.

"It depends" is the obvious answer to the question, but I agree with Musket Man...wilderness areas are awesome country and just being there is a large part of the experience. Find one where there are animals to your liking, and you are golden!

 

[mnhoundman]

Thanks! Just wasn't sure. If there would be less people in h because of wilderness or just hit g which should be about the same terrain.

 

[extreme minnesotan]

swehla, you can camp/fish/hike/birdwatch or play pocket pool in the wilderness, you just can't HUNT. A lousy law pushed by the outfitters and passed by a pro rancher/outfitter legislature. That's only if you're a non-resident. Totally unfair, it's public land owned by the American citizens.

I like hearing this come from a Wyoming resident, but play pocket pool? Haha sorry I thought that was funny!