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National
Geographic
Black
Diamond Outfitting LLC had the pleasure of accommodating National Geographic
on
a
3-day wilderness filming expedition into the Bridger Wilderness this past summer.
The filming crew was excellent with plenty of knowledge to share with the crew
and an adventure well worth being involved with. The actual film was recreated
from an earlier discovery of the Rocky Mountain Locusts found in Knife Point
Glacier.
We were pleased with the success of our trip and the footage that was taken,
and are looking forward to viewing the completed film on the Explorer Channel
in early
January, 2005. Be looking for the Black Diamond Crew, Hank Williams (Glacier
Guide),
Donnie Rogers (Packer), James Rogers (Crew Chief), Amanda Roufs (Cook).
National
Geographic film crew on Knife Point Glacier, August, 2004.
Frequently
Asked Hunting Questions
Q.
Is it true non-residents cannot hunt in National Forest Wilderness areas
without a guide?
A. Basically, that's true. Wyoming State statute mandates that non-residents
must be accompanied by a licensed outfitter, or resident companion, in order
to hunt big or trophy game in National Forest Wilderness areas. A resident
companion is allowed to guide no more than two non-residents during the calendar
year and is required by law to obtain a free non-commercial guide license from
a Game and fish office. The law does not prohibit non-residents from hiking,
fishing or hunting game birds or coyotes in Wilderness areas.
Q.
What is a Conservation Stamp?
A.. Each person licensed to hunt or fish in Wyoming must purchase one Conservation
Stamp for $10.00. The stamp must be signed in ink and be in possession while
HUNTING OR FISHING. Conservation Stamps can be purchased from Wyoming Game & Fish
Department offices and most sporting goods stores. We will provide all our
hunters the opportunity to purchase a Conservation Stamp upon your arrival.
Q.
When do I need to get my application in?
A. Applications and fees must
arrive at the Wyoming Game and Fish Department, Cheyenne, Wyoming, by 5 PM
on the application
deadline to be valid, regardless of the postmark date. All applications
received after that time and date will be rejected and returned to the applicant
after the respective drawings have occurred. See the official Wyoming
Non-resident Hunting Information and Application Booklet for exact information
on tentative seasons, application dates & deadlines, tentative draw dates,
and license amounts. Mail applications to: Wyoming Game and Fish Department,
License Draw Section, 5400 Bishop Blvd., Cheyenne, WY 82006-0001. Call (800)
842-1934 or 307-777-4600 for more specific information. Black Diamond Outfitting
would be happy to help you fill out your application over the telephone or
answer any other questions that you may have.
Q.
When are the application deadlines and how much are the licenses?
Wyoming
Game & Fish Department web site Application Deadlines
Non-Resident Elk: Deadline Jan 1-Jan 31 (Tentative Draw
Date February 21. Results available Feb. 28) General Elk & Fishing
Fee: $493.00*
Limited Quota Elk: $893.00
Non-Resident Moose: Deadline Jan 1-Feb 28 (Tentative Draw Date:
May 1. Results available May 8.) License: $1,213.00*
Non-Resident Bighorn Sheep: Deadline Jan 1-Feb 28 (Tentative
Draw Date: May 1. Results available May 8.) License: $1,913.00*
Non-Resident Deer: Deadline Jan 1-March 15 (Tentative
Draw Date: July 3. Results available July 10.) Full Price Deer Fee:
$273.00*
Special Deer: $473
*License fees depend on the type of license you apply for. See application
booklet for exact information.
Antelope: $227 Nonresident
*License fees depend on the type of license you apply for. See application
booklet for exact information.
Non-Resident
Wyoming Applications
Q.
What are Preference Points?
A. Preference points apply only to Moose and Bighorn Sheep and are accumulated
by species and not tied to a specific hunt area. Every year in which you are
unsuccessful in drawing a license you accumulate one preference point. Preference
points are accumulated by sportsman identification number. Applicants may purchase
a preference point for $7 instead of applying for a license. Application to
purchase a Moose or Bighorn Sheep preference point must be made during the
regular application period of January 1-February 28. You cannot apply for both
a license and purchase a preference point. Applicants who apply for a license
and are unsuccessful will be awarded a preference point, while applicants who
purchase a preference point will have no opportunity to draw a license. See
the official application booklet for more details (page 8).
Q.
How does the drawing work?
A. This is for moose and sheep only. For the number of tags available for moose
or sheep, 75% of the tags are issued to the maximum preference point holders
and 25% are issued to anyone else with less than maximum points. This does
allow you to draw a license even though you do not have all of the points,
but your odds are far less.
Q.
I live out of state and missed the elk drawing. Can I still get an elk
license to hunt this year?
A. Most non-resident
elk licenses are issued in the drawing that is held in February. However, there
will be a supplemental drawing for leftover licenses (July 10-20 application
period) in late July following the resident elk drawing. These licenses will
be mostly for antlerless elk and are available to residents and non-residents
who do not already have an elk license. Contact the G&F at (800) 842-1934
or (307) 777-4600 outside Wyoming in early July for a list of available licenses.
Q. I have an
elk license but will be unable to go hunting. Can I give the license to
a friend?
A. Wyoming regulation specifically prohibits the transfer of licenses from
one individual to another. If you cannot go hunting then your license cannot
legally be used. Wyoming regulation prohibits the taking of wildlife using
another hunter’s license.
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