Wyoming’s Fall Fishing and Hunting

July 31, 2008 on 9:52 am | In Adventure Travel, Cabinweb, Midwest, Outdoors, Plains States, Rockies, Southwest |


Buffalo Chamber of Commerce and Johnson County Tourism Association
TEL: 307-684-5544
margaretdunfee@buffalowyo.com
www.buffalowyo.com

BUFFALO, Wyoming—Summer will quickly come and go, and the fall fishing and hunting season in Buffalo, Wyoming will be in full swing. Buffalo and Johnson County are nestled between the rolling plains of the “Old West” and the foothills of the breathtaking Big Horn Mountains and Big Horn National Forest. This area offers endless outdoor adventure opportunities like hunting and fishing for those that want a fall getaway that includes fresh air, active freedom, and endless action in this vast outdoor playground.

Hunting

Johnson County offers marvelous hunting opportunities for several types of big game species including elk, mule deer, white-tailed deer, black bear, mountain lion and pronghorn antelope. There are also a variety of upland game birds. Outfitters in the area are available for guided hunts, but visitors can also choose to go on a hunting expedition solo. With the crisp mountain air, breathtaking scenery, and the advantages of not having to deal with overcrowded hunting spots, Buffalo is a great hunting vacation find.

Fishing

There are over 200 lakes in the Big Horn Mountains and Bighorn National Forest and provide ample opportunities for fishing adventures. Some lakes are easily accessible by hiking - others are best accessible by horseback. Guided fishing trips, pack trips and drop camps are available in the Buffalo area. Many of the area’s streams and lakes provide excellent trout fishing. Fish species include brook, brown, and cutthroat trout, and grayling. Fishing opportunities abound in the Middle Fork of the Powder River near Kaycee, area reservoirs, and the mountain streams and lakes within the Bighorn National Forest and Cloud Peak Wilderness Area near Buffalo. Two of the most popular fishing sites near Buffalo are Lake DeSmet and Healy Reservoir.

More Information

Get Your Outdoor Gear Here - Click MeHunting is allowed on National Forest lands but, Wyoming statute requires that nonresidents must have a licensed guide or resident companion to hunt big or trophy game in national forest wilderness areas. The resident companion will need to obtain a free non-commercial guide license from a G&F office. The law does not prohibit nonresidents from hiking, fishing or hunting game birds or coyotes in wilderness areas. Only nonresident big and trophy game hunters must have a licensed guide or resident companion.

For Wyoming License information, telephone (307) 777-4600.

For more information or to plan your hunting and fishing getaway, contact Margaret Dunfee at 307-684-5544 or visit the website.

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