Tours

Commercial Guides

[Updated January 2026.]

Below is a list of commercial guides who are authorized to operate within Seedskadee National Wildlife Refuge. These companies have been issued a Special Use Permit by Seedskadee (Refuge) / U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service for commercial operations on the Refuge.

Commercial services within a refuge must be permitted through the Refuge. Visitors who will be utilizing commercial guides for fly fishing, scenic float trips or shuttle services need to confirm the validity of guides. Commercial hunting guides are not permitted on Seedskadee at this time. We are happy to check to ensure your guide is properly permitted, call the Refuge office if you have questions, 307-875-2187.

This information is offered as a public service. All the information listed below are private businesses not affiliated with the U.S. government. This list does not constitute an endorsement by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, nor does it guarantee continued authorization. We post contact information as it has been provided to us and update the list periodically. Permits are currently issued an renewed on a one to two year basis.

Commercial Fishing and Float Trips

Seedskadee NWR strictly permits commercial guiding activities on the refuge.  Currently, we have four licensed commercial outfitters on the Refuge who offer guided fishing and scenic float trips, if interested in these services please visit their websites or call the numbers below.

Solitary Angler  :

Van Beacham 575-758-5653  vanbeacham@gmail.com 

Wind River Troutfitters:

Ron Hansen 307-332-7864  ron.hansen.wy@gmail.com

Park City Fly Shop and Guide Service:

Chris Kunkel 435-640-2864  parkcityflyshop@gmail.com

Four Seasons Fly Fishing Guide Service:

Mark Forslund 801-641-6586  mark58@digis.net

Commercial Shuttle Operators

Laughing Bear Shuttles 

laughingbearshuttles@gmail.com or 720-900-4307

River Rat Shuttles

 riverratshuttles@gmail.com or 307-260-7342

For non-commercial tours, the refuge offers education programs for K-12 students during the month of May for field trips for nearby schools. See our Visit Us, Activities section and go to Education Programs.