Elk Hunting

WYOMING AREA 7 ELK

Our Wyoming Rifle Elk Hunting is absolutely some of the best in the United States. We are in the coveted area 7, widely known for plentiful amounts of record setting bulls. Our local and resident herd population has exploded in the past several years. We control the hunting on virtually 100% of the 20,000+ acre ranch. A major part of the bounty that is the hunt includes the clean, lean, organic meat. You can expect to get 225 – 250+ pounds of boneless meat from a mature bull, and around 150 – 175+ pounds of meat for a cow. Our guides will assist or complete the quartering or boning of the carcass with the utmost care and attention to the important value of the meat and any additional extension of the animal. Every attempt will be made to bring the animal away from the field in whole, but when the terrain or situation arrives we commonly use the “gutless” method to obtain every possible ounce of the ever so valuable meat and harvest. With our wildlife friendly management, the resident herd feels safe and is thriving. All of our Bull Elk hunts are 1 on 1. The hunting is primarily spot and stalk, greatly limiting the pressure on the elk. A 300+ inch bull is very common on the ranch with several bulls approaching or exceeding 350 inches B&C. All hunting is 100% fair chase, and we mostly travel around the ranch on ATV’s and 4WD vehicles. The hunting season for Bull Elk in Wyoming is very long lasting from October 15th to November 20th commonly. Hunters can book hunts in the early season when big bulls are screaming throughout the countryside or a late season hunt in the high country.

Cow Elk hunting is also available at The Cross C Ranch after the Bull Elk season ends, typically on November 20th. Our cow elk hunting provides a bountiful harvest while hunting Elk in some of Wyoming’s most beautiful country. Please call us for late season dates and possible combo opportunities with Deer & Antelope hunts. Cow Elk hunts are limited due to the strict management policies concerning our local herds. We do not have the difficulties brought on by Wolves or Grizzly Bears as many other areas do.

Fishing

Fishing is offered in our stocked ponds free of charge for all hunters & guests. It is stocked with rainbow and brown trout. We also use and give full access to our walk-in cooler to store your meat prior to transportation or processing.

A fishing license must be purchased.

License Application

Area 7

The hunting license application deadline is usually the end of January. The license area for the Ranch is area 7. It is a limited quota draw area, and operates on a Preference Point system. A point only can be purchased for future use if you are unable to hunt in that particular year. Preference Points usually go on sale with the Wyoming G&F in the summer months. Area 7 is one of the more difficult areas in Wyoming to draw with applicants commonly needing over 12 years of points in order to be successful in the draw. Results are going to be available this coming season on May 18th - a new change. Every Bull Elk hunt includes full services by your guide and extended staff. We will take care of safely getting your bull off the mountain and into our private walk-in cooler.

Quick Things to Note

The Hunt Area for The Ranch is Area 7 and the season dates are from October 15th to November 20th
2026 Application period is January 2nd - February 2nd (Results are now available on May 21st!!!)
All Bull Elk Hunts are 5 Day, 6 Night Hunts

2026 Wyoming Elk Hunting Rates – Includes lodging at the Hunting Lodge, all meals, transportation, and guide. There are no hidden charges or trophy fees. Please review our Policies.

2026 Rates and Dates

Species	Date	Price
Bull Elk #1 - Trophy	Oct 15 - 19	$7500
Bull Elk #2 - Trophy	Oct 21 - 25	$7500
Bull Elk #3 - Trophy	Oct 27 - 31	$7500
Bull Elk #4 - Trophy	Nov 2 - 6	$7500
Cow Elk	Nov 8 - Jan 1 Possible	$4000
Bull Elk / Trophy Mule Deer	Oct 20 - 31 Possible	$12500
Bull Elk / Management Mule Deer	Oct 20 - 31 Possible	$11000
Bull Elk / Trophy Whitetail Deer	Oct 15 - Nov 20 Dates Possible	$11500
Bull Elk / Antelope	Oct 15 - 31 Dates Possible	$10000
Non-Hunting Guests	Call to discuss	$125 / Day

All hunt prices are subject to an itemized and separated Meal and Lodging Tax of 12% required by Wyoming State Law.

Area 7 Elk Fees

License	Area / Region	Fee
Application Fee		$15.00
Conservation Stamp		$21.50
Archery Permit		$72.00
Non-Resident License	Area 7 - Type 1	$692.00
Special Non-Res License	Area 7 - Type 1	$1950.00
Non-Res Cow / Calf	Area 7 - Type 4,6,7	$288.00

Non-Resident Big Game Wyoming hunting licenses for Elk, Mule Deer, Antelope, and Whitetail Deer are on a permit drawing basis. To be eligible for the drawings, hunters must obtain applications for each species from the Wyoming Game & Fish. The Wyoming Game & Fish yearly Rules and Regulations are the sole and only reference and legally binding notice for all season dates, tag types and Regulations. All information is subject to the official regulations and as otherwise mentioned on this website are purely for our purposes of operating under the law

Wyoming Game & Fish Department, License Section

5400 Bishop Blvd.
Cheyenne, WY 82002

Phone: 307-777-4600

Or, click here (Wyoming Game & Fish Apply or Buy) to purchase online. Fishing licenses can be purchased over the counter.

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