Applications & License Drawings
When are Wyoming application deadlines?
Wyoming Elk
- Application Deadline: January 31
- Draw Results: Mid-May
Wyoming Deer & Antelope
- Application Deadline: May 31
- Draw Results: Third Week of June
Wyoming Secondary Draw
- Application Period: Last Week of June
- Results: Second Week of July
Wyoming Preference Point Purchase Period
- July 1 – October 31
Deposits, Payments & Cancellations
Will Table Mountain Outfitters submit my application?
Yes. We personally submit all applications to Wyoming Game and Fish to ensure they are entered correctly and on time.
Please do not submit your application yourself.
Can I get a tag first and then book a hunt?
In most cases, no.
We typically book hunters before the draw and then handle the application process on their behalf. This allows us to manage hunter numbers, maintain quality hunting experiences, and ensure we have the proper allocation of guides, lodging, and hunting areas prior to the draw.
Because of this, we are often fully booked before draw results are released and rarely have openings available afterward.
Occasionally, in some of our more difficult-to-draw units, we may have limited availability for hunters who successfully draw a tag on their own. However, these situations are uncommon and should not be relied upon when planning your hunt.
We strongly recommend booking your hunt before the application deadline to secure your spot and allow us to manage the licensing process for you.
How do Wyoming preference points work?
Preference points must now be purchased separately between July 1 and October 31 and are attached to your Sportsman’s ID (SPID) and can no longer be purchased during the application process.
These points often take multiple years to accumulate and can significantly improve your draw odds.
Contact us if you need assistance purchasing points or understanding your point status. We can also purchase your preference points for you, here.
When should I book my hunt?
As soon as you are contemplating!
We book our hunters first-come, first-served and then we look at points.
What does this mean?
Reach out as soon as you can. So the date you pay a “placeholder” deposit becomes you booking date, or “place in line”.
Most of our hunts are fully booked before application deadlines and in some cases years in advance.
Booking early allows us to manage applications, ensure proper planning, and maintain the highest quality hunting experience for all clients.
Deposits, Payments, & Cancellations
How much is required to secure my hunt?
With placeholder deposits, prices vary. A minimum deposit of 50% of the hunt cost plus applicable license fees must be received prior to any application deadline.
Hunters who have only a placeholder deposit on file will receive an invoice before the draw deadline. Again, this must be paid in full before we enter the drawing.
Are deposits refundable?
No. Due to limited availability and the draw process, all deposits are non-refundable.
What happens if I cancel my hunt?
Once your application has been submitted into the draw, your deposit remains non-refundable regardless of circumstances.
Because draw spots cannot be replaced, cancellations cannot be refunded. Please plan accordingly.
Should I purchase trip insurance?
Absolutely.
We strongly recommend trip cancellation insurance to protect your investment from unexpected circumstances. No one believes they will be the one to break a leg or have a loved one fall ill. This insurance is for your protection as well as ours. Remember, the drawings create a situation where we cannot re-book your spot
Travel & Arrival
When should I book my airline tickets?
Do not purchase airline tickets until after you have successfully drawn your tag and we have provided you with the dates of your hunt.
While we expect hunters to draw, dates and locations may change depending on draw outcomes.
Table Mountain Outfitters is not responsible for airline change fees resulting from early flight purchases.
Does Table Mountain Outfitters provide airport transportation?
No.
Hunters are responsible for arranging transportation between the airport and camp.
Hunter Education & Regulations
Do I need a Hunter Safety certification?
Wyoming
- Required for anyone born after January 1, 1966.
- Proof must be carried while hunting.
Idaho
- Required for anyone born after January 1, 1975.
- Hunter Safety certification is required to purchase a hunting license.
- Idaho also requires Bowhunters Safety if hunting in an archery only area.
Contact your local Fish and Game office for course information.
Is hunter orange required?
Wyoming
- Big game hunters must wear at least one visible hunter orange garment above the waist.
Idaho
- Hunter orange is not required.
Idaho License Information
How do I purchase Idaho hunting licenses and tags?
Bear Hunts:
Licenses and tags are purchased when you arrive in Idaho.
Common locations include:
- Cabela’s
- Walmart
- Sportsman’s Warehouse
You will need:
- Nonresident Hunting License
- Bear Tag or Mountain Lion Tag (if applicable) Do not purchase reduced-price tags they are not valid in all of our areas.
Idaho Elk:
- In 2025 the Idaho Fish and Game moved to a Non-Resident Drawing for Elk. Table Mountain Outfitters will take care of the applications for you or utilize their outfitter allotted tags.
Trophy & Meat Care
How are trophies handled?
We specialize in proper trophy care.
All trophy heads are professionally caped and frozen to ensure excellent condition upon arrival at your taxidermist.
We can:
- Deliver trophies to our preferred taxidermist
- Prepare trophies for your local taxidermist
- Assist with transportation arrangements
- TMO does not SHIP
How is game meat handled?
Our experienced guides ensure proper meat care.
Options include:
- Delivery to a local processor
- Quartering for transport home
- Self-processing using our facilities (Most Wyoming locations only)
Processing tables are not available in Idaho or at the facility in the Black Hills.
Lodging & Camp Information
What should I know about bunkhouse hunts?
Hunters should plan to arrive the evening before the hunt begins.
Unless you are still hunting on the final day, plan to stay in a hotel the last night of your trip.
What is a town hunt?
For town hunts, we will provide a designated meeting location in the mornings.
Hunters are responsible for their own transportation to and from the meeting point each day.
What is are the bunkhouses like?
All of our locations provided comfortable accommodations in a bunkhouse-style setting. Shared rooms and plenty of bathrooms.
ALWAYS plan for a hotel stay on the final night in any of our locations. (Idaho bear hunts are excluded from this.)
Please ask about availability before making departure plans.
Are pets allowed?
NO
Pets are not permitted on our ranches, in camp, or at our bunkhouse facilities. NO exceptions.
Hunting Experience
Are your hunts trophy hunts?
Yes.
All hunts are considered trophy hunts unless otherwise arranged.
There are no hidden trophy fees.
Are trophy photos current?
Yes.
We use recent photographs from actual hunts to provide an honest representation of hunting success and trophy quality.
What is the hunter-to-guide ratio?
Most hunts operate on a 2:1 hunter-to-guide ratio.
During archery antelope and deer hunts, hunters typically hunt alone in blinds, though transportation may include multiple hunters.
How physically demanding are your hunts?
We accommodate a variety of physical abilities as well as many disabilities whenever possible.
However, arriving in good physical condition greatly improves your chances of success and allows us to maximize your hunting opportunities.
Will my guide tell me when to shoot?
The decision is always yours.
Our guides provide recommendations based on their experience and knowledge of the area, but we never force a hunter to take a shot.
Is opening day the best time to hunt?
Not necessarily.
Because we hunt areas with multiple “opening dates” and limited hunting pressure, quality opportunities often occur throughout the season, including the middle and later portions.
Alcohol Policy
Can I consume alcohol during my hunt?
Safety is our highest priority.
- No drinking and hunting.
- Hunters who consume alcohol during the day will remain in camp and will not hunt.
- Firearms may not be handled, cleaned, displayed, or fired when alcohol is being consumed.
- Moderate evening consumption is permitted.
- Excessive intoxication will not be tolerated.
Hunters must provide their own alcohol.
Weather & Preparation
What weather should I expect?
Wyoming and Idaho weather can change rapidly.
Please monitor forecasts before your trip and come prepared for a wide range of conditions.
What gear do you recommend?
Essential Items
- Warm, quiet jacket
- Waterproof leather boots
- Rain gear
- Day pack
- Good binoculars and rifle scope
- Extra ammunition or arrows
- Hunting knife
- Heavy wool socks
- Sunscreen
- Sunglasses
- Flashlight or headlamp
- Camera
- Cooler(s)
- Toothbrush and toothpaste
- Personal medications
- Hand lotion and chapstick
Seasonal Recommendations
- Thermacell (spring bear and early antelope)
- Hunter orange vest or hat (Wyoming rifle hunts)
What additional gear should archery hunters bring?
- Face paint
- Dark clothing for blind hunting
- Heavy socks for silent stalking
- Safety harness (we do have some available as we only have limited stands)
- Laser rangefinder
- Extra broadheads
- Extra release
Final Advice
What is your best hunting advice?
“Don’t pass up on the first day what you would be happy to take on the last day.”
Our guides work year-round to provide the highest quality hunting experience possible. Your satisfaction, safety, and success remain our top priorities.