Big game wildlife in the area includes Mule Deer, White-tail Deer, Elk, Moose, and Pronghorn Antelope. Black Bears, Mountain Lions and Coyotes also make their home in the Bighorn Mountains and Bighorn National Forest.  Birds include Wild Turkeys, Bald and Golden Eagles, Sage Grouse, Ruffed Grouse, Ring-Necked Pheasants, and several species of Falcon.

Mule Deer are one of the many species of wildlife in the Bighorn Mountains region.

Bull Elk

     Some wildlife, such as moose, are unpredicatable. Be careful not to get too close when viewing or photographing these animals.

     If you are interested in hunting or fishing in Wyoming, see our Hunting & Fishing page for more information and links to useful hunting and fishing web sites.

     If you wish to see more detailed information about Wyoming's wildlife viewing areas, please visit the Wyoming Game & Fish web site links below.

    If you vacation here, take the opportunity to view our wildlife. See why we say:

Wyoming's Wildlife -
      Worth the Watching©

Bull Moose - Photo Courtesy of
Southfork Mountain Lodge & Outfitters

Pronghorn Antelope

Wild Turkey