Hunting, Fishing and Shooting

For hunting and fishing license information, please visit Wyoming Game and Fish Department.

Lake and Pond Fishing

The Bighorn National Forest offers excellent lake and pond fishing; whether it is near a campground, along a road or a hike into the wilderness. If you're looking for the right fishing spot and wondering what fish might be there, visit the Wyoming Game and Fish Department's interactive Fishing Guide. 

Ice Fishing

Ice fishing is a great way to enjoy the winter months in Wyoming.  Bring your fishing pole to one of the many lakes the Forest has to offer. 

River and Stream Fishing

Most rivers and streams provide for good trout fishing.  Many trails follow rivers and streams; you may find your favorite fishing hole if you follow the right one. Visit the Wyoming Game and Fish Department's interactive Fishing Guide to find out what species are in the river or stream you would like fish. 

Hunting

The Bighorn National Forest is popular for big game such as elk, mule deer, white-tailed deer, black bear, moose, bighorn sheep, mountain lion, and pronghorn. For more information about hunting licenses, hunting regulations, and season dates visit Wyoming Game and Fish Department.

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Pine Island Group Campground

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Pine Island Group Campground is situated on the banks of the South Fork Tongue River off of US Hwy 14.  This area offers one group site for overnight camping or day-use picnicking. It can…

Pole Creek Cabin

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Pole Creek Cabin is unique in not only its quiet end-of-the-road location, but that it is also located along both a winter snowmobile trail and within the Pole Creek Cross Country Ski Area trail…

Porcupine Campground

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Porcupine Campground is located about two miles north of U.S. Highway 14A, the Medicine Wheel Passage scenic byway. The campground is near Jaws Trailhead. 

Prune Creek Campground

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Prune Creek Campground is nestled among pines at the confluence of Prune Creek and the South Tongue River and along U.S. Highway 14, the Bighorn Scenic Byway. Nearby lake and river trout fishing…

Prune Creek Trail - 013

This 2.6 mile long trail begins at the Sibley Lake Dock Picnic Area and overlays with the Nordic ski trail. 

Quartz Creek Trail - 003

This 5.4 mile long trail provides access to the Walker Prairie Area from the south. Most often used by horse back riders, it can be made into a loop when connected with other trails and roads in the…

Ranger Creek Campground

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Ranger Creek Campground is located near the Big Goose Ranger Station, a historic ranger station built by the Civilian Conservation Corps in the 1930s. 

Ranger Creek Recreation Area

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Situated on the banks of Ranger Creek, Ranger Creek Recreation Area has a group site that can accommodate up to 150 people for overnight camping or day use picnicking. A shelter, campfire ring,…

Sawmill Lakes Trail - 022

This 0.8 mile long trail is a good day hiking option. The trail accesses Sawmill Lakes and it climbs in elevation. It is suitable for family outings.

Sawmill Lakes Trailhead

Sawmill Lakes Trailhead provides no facilities and parking is limited to a small number of vehicles.