OUTFITTER/GUIDE
I grew up in Wyoming and have spent much of my life pursuing big game and trophy game animals in this wonderful state, as well as much of North America and Canada. I still get that deep down excited feeling when I see a big mule deer or bull elk and love to share that experience with others.
I have raised my three boys, AJ, Christian and Landen to appreciate this great resource that we have been given by God and to endure to help protect and preserve it. My great hope in life is to pass on the heritage of this business to my children so that they can continue the traditions and experiences we live for.
I have also learned that a hunt is more than harvesting an animal… it's the total experience that counts. Here at Bear Basin Outfitters, we know that your time in Wyoming is your chance to unwind and enjoy all that a hunt can offer. From the moment you contact our friendly staff you will find there is a difference in our service. I've been on good hunts and not so good hunts before I got into this business and have molded our operation into a hunt that I would want to go on that is a good value for your dollar.
What you can expect is top notch service, comfortable accommodations, great food, excellent guides and memories that will last a lifetime. We hope that you will choose to hunt with us and we look forward to meeting a new friend.

Respectfully
Todd Smith
Outfitter/Guide

CO-OWNER/GUIDE
Having chosen the United States Army as my career, I spent a large portion of my life traveling the world and being stationed in areas like Alaska. While doing so, I took the opportunity to hunt as often as I could, having a deep love for the sport of hunting.
After retiring from the miltary I chose to make Wyoming my home, where much of my family resides. I simply love all that Wyoming has to offer!
We at Bear Basin Outfitters value our customers, who we like to refer to as our "friends", and look forward to getting to know you on a personal level.
Remember we give discounts to our Veterans and appreciate their sacrifices.

Sincerely
Paul Smith
Co-owner/Guide

GUIDE
I was born and raised in eastern Idaho and moved to Wyoming approximately 15 years ago. I put myself in the category of a "mule deer crazed man". I have been fortunate enough to have harvested some magnificent trophy animals, but enjoy greatly the experience of helping others to achieve this same dream. I live in the heart of where our camp is located and know the area very well. I also know the value of getting to spend time in such beautiful country. I look forward to meeting you and helping you realize "your" dream of hunting in the wilderness of Wyoming.

Sincerely
Tony Matthews
Guide

GUIDE
I am a native to the Jackson Hole area. My grandparents were early
settlers and homesteaders in the area and as such, hunting has been a way
of life for me. I especially love elk hunting, having personally taken
nearly 50 elk in my life. Some of the greatest times of my life have been
in the hills hunting and teaching my kids to hunt with me. I truly love
the country we hunt and will do everything in my power to provide you with
a memorable experience and a quality hunt.

Neal Nethercott
Guide

GUIDE
I hail from Utah (Don't hold that against me) but have lived in Wyoming for several years now. I was drawn to Wyoming knowing that it had some of the best hunting this Country has to offer. After moving here, I learned it was true, there are tremendous hunting opportunities here and Bear Basin Outfitters camp is in the heart of some great hunting for elk, deer, moose, bear and sheep. The camp is in the famous Hoback Canyon area that turns out trophy quality game on a regular basis. My true passion is archery hunting and love that sound of a bugling bull at 20 yards! I look forward to meeting you in camp.

Good Hunting
Trevor Aitken
Guide

GUIDE
After drawing a non-resident Wyoming bighorn sheep permit when I was 18 years old, and having successfully killed a mature ram, I swore some day I’d return to live in Jackson Hole. Well, 26 years ago I moved to Wyoming and made that vow come true. Since then, I’ve lived a life most only dream about. I’ve spent every fall chasing big and trophy game through the Gros Ventre Wilderness, taking and helping others to take their game. On top of that, I’ve even managed to draw a tag for and kill a second Wyoming ram!

I have a passion for hunting and have been fortunate enough to hunt from the Talkeetnas in Alaska to Masailand in Africa and many areas in between. Guiding for Bear Basin Outfitters is a thrill for me. I get to meet some great people, spend some time around a campfire with a bourbon and branch and enjoy hearty meals all out of a camp located in the heart of outstanding deer and elk country. And, nothing beats hunting the high alpine country for trophy sized mule deer while listening to the haunting sound of elk bugling and looking down below at the awesome display of fall colors. I hope you can join us at the campfire this season and share in the wonderful experience of hunting some of the world’s most challenging animals in the greatest of all God’s country.

Best Regards,
Scott “Bwana” Terry
Guide

GUIDE
Having lived in Wyoming for many years and guided for most of them, I have grown to love the pursuit of big game. I enjoy training horses, my family and the expectation of fall (Not necessarily in that order). Bear Basin Outfitters has a good operation in some wonderful country. If you choose to hunt with us, I know you will have an experience that will be filled with good memories.

Sincerely
Jim Johnson
Guide

GUIDE
I have been guiding for a couple of years now and have gained very valuable experience by spending as much time as I can in our hunting area. I have gotten to know the "honey holes" and the patterns of the game by scouting as much as possible. I choose to work for Bear Basin Outfitters because they run an honest operation where hunters and guides are treated with respect and the only expectation is to enjoy what your doing. I hope you will choose to hunt with us and I am sure you will leave feeling like you want to return the next year to hunt with us again.

Hunt Hard!
Zack
Guide

GUIDE
I was born and raised in Jackson and have spent much of my life in the
heart of Bear Basin Outfitter's hunting areas. Hunting is a passion of
mine that I pursue with every opportunity. The herds you will be hunting
have sustained my family through the winters for nearly 100 years. I
especially enjoy hunting trophy antelope, elk hunting, and waterfowl
hunting. Your outfitter, Todd Smith, is one of my best friends and has
been one of my primary hunting partners for over a decade. You will find
that he is 100% dedicated to providing you the experience of a lifetime in
one of the most beautiful settings on Earth. I look forward to meeting you
and will do whatever it takes to make your hunt a success.

Cole Nethercott
Guide

GUIDE
Born and raised in big wonderful Wyoming and spent as much of my life on horseback pursuing monster bucks and giant bulls as my wife would allow. The area where we hunt is rich with game and some of the prettiest country you will ever lay your eyes on. We work hard for you and I am sure you will find your stay with us a good time. It's about making memories and sharing with good friends. Come and join us this year and find out for yourself.

Happy Hunting
Troy Jansen
Guide

CAMP COOK
I currently live in Maine but have lived in Colorado, Utah, Arizona, & California as well as 2 mid western, 3 northeastern states and 1 foreign country. This includes some very large cities as well as rural areas. After retiring from a 31 year career as an airline pilot, I wanted to take some time and enjoy the out of doors hence the move to Maine where the clock runs slower. I'm a Registered Maine Guide and hunt Moose, Deer, Bear, & Turkeys here but wanted to experience the "western way" of hunting—on horseback using pack animals in non motorized areas. I also have a passion for cooking and thought to combine the two at Bear Basin. My goal is to have the clients enjoy the time in camp as much as their time hunting by preparing hearty, mouthwatering food.

Roger aka "Grey Eagle"