 y grandfather, Bennie Linn, homesteaded in Jackson Hole in 1905. Otho Williams, a neighbor, gave him a job guiding hunters within a year of his arrival in the valley. Eventually he became an outfitter and ran his own camp until 1939. My father, Gene Linn, Sr., was born in Jackson Hole and has been involved with the hunting business all his life. He passed the accumulated knowledge of the business on to my siblings and myself. Over the years each of us has guided hunters to some excellent trophy heads and consistently to good, safe hunting. I have been guiding since 1969.
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Most of our hunting is done from tent camps which are packed into the mountains. We sleep on foam mattresses and use cots and wood stoves as the weather cools in the fall. We camp inside the Jed Smith Wilderness Area. There are no chain saws or electric generators. Coleman lanterns provide light at night.
One concession to modern convenience is the use of the ice chest. We can pack in fresh and frozen food. The food is simple but excellent. The recipes have stood the test of time in the woods. If you have special dietary needs we are happy to accommodate them.
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The style of hunting that was developed by the settlers and outfitters in this area remains the most successful and enjoyable hunting today. As you see from the above comments, very little has changed since 1905. I follow the style as it was taught to me.
Our camp accommodates a maximum of four hunters at a time. We offer both seven and ten day hunts. A seven day hunt with a private guide has become a very popular configuration. With our small camp size we gain great flexibility. Hunt dates are usually arranged to fit into your schedule.
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Bring binoculars, rifle, ammunition, sleeping bag and personal effects (a list is provided). You should also provide your own alcoholic beverages. I will provide everything else you need.
Trophy animals of all the species we hunt live in the Teton Range. In the last few years the Moose, Elk and Black Bear have been the most abundant. The Bighorn Sheep and Mule Deer are tougher but large ones can be found here.
We usually meet on the morning your hunt begins. The first half of that day and the afternoon of the last day are spent packing in and out of camp. Our area is surprisingly secluded. The sighting of other hunters is unusual.
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