Welcome
The Pollard family has been in the hunting, guiding, fishing and wilderness pack trip business in the Wind River Mountains of Wyoming since 1952! My grandfather, Archie, built the first lodge on Half Moon Lake in 1952. I have had my Wyoming Outfitters License (BG71) since 1976 and worked as a guide/packer for my Grandfather for 10 years prior to that point in time. I received my BS degree in Wildlife from Utah and Weber State Universities in 1972 and have put that knowledge to work in our Outfitting Business. Our business is truly a Family Operation and I am proud to note the following Awards from the Wyoming Outfitters & Guides Association:
- My daughter, Nycole, won the Guide of the Year Award for Wyoming in 2006
- My son, Travis, won the Guide of the Year Award for Wyoming in 2001!
Bald Mountain Outfitters has the expertise and knowledge to provide you with a well-organized, safe and exciting excursion. We provide our guests with the experienced staff who know our area, gentle and dependable horses and mules, comfortable, clean camps and quality gear. We work hard to make certain that your activity with us is a truly enjoyable experience.
We are proud to announce that we will be operating with Co-Outfitter Licenses in the future: Terry BG71 and Nycole BG364. Nycole has been actively involved with our business for over 20 years and has completed all requirements and has received her co-outfitter license from our State Board of Outfitters and Professional Guides.
Summer Activities
The Bridger Wilderness Area continues to offer some of the finest trout fishing, unexcelled scenic values, wildlife sighting and access to Wyoming's highest Peaks. We offer a full range of summer activities including:
- Bridger Wilderness Pack Trips - All Accommodation Pack Trips to Gear Spots
- Horseback Riding
- Outfitter/guide School
Our County, Sublette, is the home of the World and State Record Golden Trout and the State Record Rainbow, Cutthroat, Grayling, and Brook Trout (we also pursue Brown Trout, Lake Trout, Splake and other Hybrids). Our Fishing and Pack Trip opportunities are truly unsurpassed for the novice or expert and for the fly or spin fisherman. Our ideal location, near Elkhart Park, affords us the best access to the highest peaks in Wyoming. We tailor our Gear Spot Packs to the back-packer and mountain climber and hope that you will consider our services to support your Wilderness excursion.
Our dates are booking fast for the 2024-2025 and I hope that you will contact me soon to secure your desired trip dates.
Welcome
I strongly recommend that you consider purchasing travel insurance prior to arrival for your planned Summer or Hunting excursion. I recommend the insurance listed under the WyOGA web page (www.wyoga.org).
Check Out the Latest Hunts
We are extremely fortunate to be able to offer you that Quality Hunting Excursion from one of our three Hunting Base Camps, our day use hunting camp near Elkhart Park and from the town of Pinedale.
The major species that we currently hunt include Elk, Shiras Moose, and Black Bear. Due to several severe winters, I have had to postone our Mule Deer and Pronghorn Hunts until further notice. Hunt licenses and therefore hunting opportunities have seen some signifcant changes in the past several years. I would strongly recommend that you purchase preference points, or have me handle that for you once your hunt is booked. In addition, it is imperative to book your hunts early, as many of my dates from 2024 to 2029 are already booked.
BULL ELK: Preference Points are currently priced at $52.00 per year. The license prices are currently set at $707 for the Regular License (60% of the licenses) and $1965.00 for the Special License (40% of the licenses). Once your hunt is booked, I strongly recommend that we thoroughly discuss the best license type for you to apply for to insure your hunting license. It is obviously easier to draw the Special over the Regular license.
COW ELK: Preference Points are not required for type 6 cow elk licenses.
MOOSE: Preference Points are currently priced at $150. It has been taking 23 Preference Points in order to draw your license in the preference point drawing. We also have some Random Licenses Available.
- ESPN TV - The Fishin' Hole with Jerry McKinnis
- The Outdoor Channel with Steve Scott - The Outdoor Guide
- The Outdoor Channel with Scott Anderson - Backland Experiences
- Best of the West tv show featured a ‘Wounded Warrior’ successful moose hunt from the 2018 season
- DVD - Bowhunting the Bridger Wilderness for Elk with Parker Kimball - Founder of Huntn' Biz
- Huntin' Biz Article by Jessi Mairer - Wild Wyoming Wapiti Adventure
Wyoming State Board of Outfitters & Professional Guides
Wyoming Outfitters & Guides Association
Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation
Safari Club International
Sublette County Outfitters & Guides Association
We are fully Permitted on the BTNF and are an equal opportunity employer and service provider. Big Game License #BG71.
BG71, TERRY POLLARD AND BG NYCOLE POLLARD. We can now offer guided and non-guided trips from our deluxe cabins located on Burnt Lake. Burnt Lake is the location of the State Record Rainbow Trout of 23 pounds and offers Photography & Wildlife viewing, Fishing, Hunting, Boating, Horseback Riding, ATV riding and Cabin stays are all available with us at our Burnt Lake Base Camp.
