NEWCASTLE and CHUGWATER – The Wyoming Game and Fish Department is announcing an application opportunity for the 2025 Table Mountain Elk Hunt. It is a mentored hunt offered through the WY Hunt Fish program and coordinated by Table Mountain Outfitters.  
 This event is designed to teach first-time youth and women hunters the basic skills used in elk hunting. During the three-day hunt, participants will learn safe firearm handling, scouting, field dressing, and blood tracking skills. All these skills will be used during the mentored hunt to harvest a cow elk.
 “We are excited to offer this event for the third year through our WY Hunt Fish program. This is a great opportunity for beginners to learn all about elk hunting,” said William Poole, Game and Fish recruitment, retention, and reactivation coordinator. “WY Hunt Fish is a Game and Fish initiative to support NGOs hosting hunting and fishing skill-building events and mentored hunting and fishing programs.”

There will be three separate elk hunt opportunities. One will be entirely for youth hunters, one will be for adult women, and the third hunt will be for female guardians/youth pairs. For guardian/youth pairs, each individual must complete an application. Lodging in either Newcastle or Chugwater, food, and equipment are provided for this program. Table Mountain Outfitters will facilitate the elk application process upon acceptance to the program. All participants will be required to purchase an elk license and conservation stamp (for a total cost of $64.50). There are no additional fees associated with these mentored hunts. 
There will be a youth session in Chugwater on Aug. 19-22; a mom/female guardian and youth session, and an adult women session – both in Newcastle – in August. Applications are due by May 15, and are available at https://bit.ly/3DAfdVg.

The Table Mountain Elk Hunt is a WY Hunt Fish program coordinated by Table Mountain Outfitters. If your organization is interested in hosting an event through the WY Hunt Fish recruitment program, contact William Poole at william.poole@wyo.gov.

For more information on the hunt and available scholarships, contact Table Mountain Outfitters at TMOHunts@gmail.com.