Elk, trophy mule deer, and pronghorn on 180,000 exclusive acres of private, BLM, and State land — guided by the same family for nearly four decades. The Bentons have been putting clients on trophy animals since before the internet existed.
Grizzly Outfitters, LLC has been operating in the Bighorn Mountains of Wyoming and Montana since Cole and Elaine Benton started guiding hunters together. Their son Tyler now manages the Wyoming season at Squaw Creek Camp — three generations, the same land, the same standard.
Their 180,000-acre territory is held exclusively in one contiguous block spanning both states. They keep a complete record of every animal taken — age analysis, weight, harvest location, condition — because they care as much about the herd as their clients do.
"You want to know the good news? Sure, if you miss the elk, we both have to walk back. But if you make this next shot, I have to walk all the way to the pickup — and you get to rest here with your elk."— Cole Benton, Grizzly Outfitters
Elk herd · Wyoming wilderness · Pexels (symbolic)
All hunts are four days on private, BLM, and State lands — guided 2×1 or 1×1, spot-and-stalk with four-wheel-drive pickups and on foot. Rifle and archery available. We can accommodate hunters of any age.
The heart of what Grizzly Outfitters does. The Bighorn Mountain terrain holds mature bucks that most hunters never see. Cole's record-keeping means you're hunting ground where the genetics are known.
Open-country spot-and-stalk across the Wyoming plains. The fastest game animal in North America on some of the most dramatic high-desert terrain you'll ever walk. Consistently excellent trophy quality.
Bull elk in Wyoming's Bighorn country — bugling season archery or late-season rifle. Cole has guided more than 20 youth elk hunts alone in just two years. When he says he puts clients on elk, he means it.
Targeted harvest hunts that support the long-term health of the herd. Cow elk and antelope doe, coordinated with landowner partners. A responsible way to hunt and contribute to the ecosystem.
This is the Benton family's personal residence — not a rented bunk house. Cabin Creek Lodge is the main base for most hunts; Squaw Creek Camp handles the Wyoming-season overflow. You're a guest in their home.
Two full-time cooks keep you fueled. Expect home-style meals that are anything but camp food. After four days of mountain terrain, you'll want it.




Cole and Elaine have been answering this phone and this email since before most booking platforms existed. Call them. They'll tell you exactly what to expect — no sales pitch, no package confusion.
☎ (307) 736-2277Applications and hunting dates available on the full Grizzly Outfitters website. Hunts fill early — contact before season closes.