Big Game Hunting

Big Game Hunting Areas

• Big Piney Ranger District

  The Big Piney Ranger District hosts a wide variety of cultural and natural history, recreational opportunities, timber, range, mineral reserves, and wildlife.  It contains 449,000 acres of snow-capped mountain peaks, lush vegetation and clear mountain lakes and streams.  The district maintains 300 miles of system trails, 25 permitted summer and fall outfitters, 11 summer homes and one developed campground. 

   

• Hoback Area

  Just 13 miles south the city of Jackson, WY. 

• Hoback Guard Station
• Porcupine Creek ATV Trail
• Upper Hoback Trailhead
• Wyoming Range Area

  The Wyoming Range offers various opportunities to recreate in the great outdoors. 

• Snyder Guard Station
• South Cottonwood Trailhead
• South Piney Trailhead
• Blackrock Ranger District

  The Blackrock Ranger District is comprised mostly of the Teton Wilderness. It borders Grand Teton and Yellowstone National Parks. It is home to the headwaters of the Yellowstone River and the Continental Divide.

  Please note: The Bridger-Teton National Forest has seen a significant increase in campers during the  summer season. Campgrounds and dispersed campsites are often filling by late morning or mid-day. People planning to camp will need to be flexible with their choice of locations. More information can be found on this interactive StoryMap: Successful Camping in Jackson and Blackrock Districts, Bridger-Teton National Forest (hyperlink to http://arcg.is/1LuC95)

   Teton Division Over Snow Vehicle Use Map October 2016

• Buffalo Valley Area

  Stay tuned...more information to come.

• Hatchet/Flagstaff Area

  Stay tuned...more information to come.

• Togwotee Pass Area

  Stay tuned...more information to come.

• Greys River Ranger District
  • Greys River Ranger District  Current Conditions page
  • Alpine Area Trails Project funded by Wyoming State Trails RTP Grant
• McCain Guard Station
• Meadows Guard Station
• Mink Creek Trailhead
• Jackson Ranger District

  The Jackson Ranger District offers an incredible abundance of recreation areas and activities to choose from for all visitors.  From internationally recognized skiing to world-famous fishing to wildlife watching, the variety is endless.  The District contains the Gros Ventre Wilderness, hundreds of miles of Wild and Scenic Rivers including the famous Snake River, and many more areas that are all amazing.  Because of the large variety and expanse of options, we have tried to make it easier for you to find and choose a place to recreate by breaking the Jackson Ranger District down into ten different areas, each providing more detailed information about specific trailheads, river access, camping and more.  Click on any of these ten general areas listed below and then search through the activities listed on the Area's webpage to learn more.  For a map of these ten recreation areas on the Jackson Ranger District click here.

  Maps for the Jackson Ranger District

  CAMPING MAP - North of Jackson

  CAMPING MAP - South of Jackson

  Teton Division Over Snow Vehicle Use Map 2016

  Gros Ventre Area (area is unavailable)

  Gros Ventre Wilderness

  Cache Creek and Greater Snow King Area

   Cache and Game Creek Area Map

  Fall Creek/Munger Mountain Area

  Teton Pass Area

  Shadow Mountain/Ditch Creek Area

  Hoback River Area (includes Granite Creek)

  Snake River Canyon

  Snake River Range (includes Palisades Wilderness Study Area)

  Willow Creek Area

  Please note: The Bridger-Teton National Forest has seen a significant increase in campers during the summer season. Campgrounds and dispersed campsites are often filling by late morning or mid-day. People planning to camp will need to be flexible with their choice of locations. More information can be found on this interactive StoryMap: Successful Camping in Jackson and Blackrock Districts, Bridger-Teton National Forest (hyperlink to http://arcg.is/1LuC95)

• Fall Creek/Munger Mountain Area

  The Fall Creek/Munger Mountain area offers recreational opportunities for Hiking, Horseback riding, mountain biking, and OHV riding.

  For general summer recreation information regarding the Munger Mountain area, click here.

  Winter Closed Areas Maps

• Poison Creek Trail
• Rock Creek Trail
• Squaw Creek Trail
• Cottonwood Creek Trail
• Clear Creek Lake Trail
• Crystal Creek Trail
• Dry Fork (Brewster Lake) Trail
• Flat Creek Trail
• Goodwin Lake Trail
• Goosewing Creek Trail
• Granite Creek Trailhead
• Grizzly Basin Trail
• Grizzly Lake Trail
• Gros Ventre River Trail
• Highline Trail
• Horse Creek Trail
• Jagg Creek Trail
• Six Lakes Trail
• Soda Creek Trail
• Horsetail Creek Trailhead
• North Fork Fall Creek Trailhead
• Shadow Mountain/Ditch Creek Area

  Shadow Mountain road network- the following designated FS roads are open for motorized use between May 1 through November 31 annually.  These roads are lightly maintained gravel and dirt roads which during wet conditions that can be difficult to travel on (caution advised).  30340, 30340B, 30340C, 30340D, 30344, 30350 (exception June 1 - Nov 30), 30352

  North Shadow Mountain OHV Trail System- 

  This area offers over 11 miles open to Off-Highway Vehicles (OHV) less than or equal to 50 inches width between June 1st through November 30th.  This area is characterized by heavily timbered routes interspersed with small meadows and narrow gorges, as well as high ridgelines with spectacular views of the Gros Ventre Mountains and the Teton Range in nearby Grand Teton National Park.  This trail system can be accessed by two trailheads along the north side of Shadow Mountain off of the Shadow Mountain Road- Rd #30340. Riders with a valid drivers license can access an additional 8 miles of roads open to all vehicles in the Shadow Mountain Area. (Caution: Unlicensed OHV's are not allowed on roads in Grand Teton National Park.)

  Upper North Shadow Mountain Trailhead- Located 25 miles northeast of the town of Jackson, Wyoming along the Gros Ventre Road (Rd#34100)

  Lower North Shadow Mountain Trailhead- Located 24 miles northeast of the town of Jackson, Wyoming along the Gros Ventre Road (Rd#34100).  Note: Accesses OHV trail system via 1 mile of Shadow Mountain Road (Rd #30340) and best for parking large trailers.

  Ditch Cr Road Area- Roads #30350 and #30352 can be ridden by licensed OHV riders between the dates of June 1st and November 30th. No motorized trails are located in the Ditch Cr Area. (Caution: OHV's are not allowed on the western part of the Ditch Cr Road--#30350 which begins within Grand Teton National Park.

• Middle Fork Ditch Creek Trail
• Snake River Range

  The Snake River Range offers miles and miles of trails for hiking, mountain biking and horseback riding.

• Cabin Creek Trail
• Coburn Creek Trail
• Dog Cr Trail
• Little Dog Creek Trail
• Wolf Cr Trail
• Willow Creek Area

  The Willow Creek Area offers some great backcountry exploring for hiking, horse-back riding, hunting and biking.  Willow Creek itself is a Wild and Scenic River, having protection for it's water quality, flows and historic and scenic values far into the future.

• Palmer Creek Trail
• Willow Creek Trail/ Wyoming National Rec Trail
• Kemmerer Ranger District

  WINTER CONDITIONS: Winter Wildlife Closure dates and Winter Closure Area Maps 

   

• Hams Fork Area

  Known for its river and great fishing opportunities, the Hams Fork area is a marvelous place to enjoy some of Wyoming’s great landscape.

• Big Park Trailhead
• Bluejay Creek Trailhead
• Contag Trailhead
• Hams Fork Trailhead
• Kelley Guard Station
• LaBarge Cabin Trailhead
• LaBarge Guard Station
• Little Bear Trailhead
• LaBarge Creek Area

  Stay tuned...more information to come.

• Absaroka Ridge Trailhead
• Clear Creek Trailhead
• Little Corral Creek Trailhead
• Scaler Guard Station
• Green River Lake Lodge