Snake River Management

Outfitter Certification Overview

Initial Certification: All outfitters must complete certification at the beginning of each 3-year term.
Annual Re-Certification: Required for each subsequent year of the term (2026 & 2027)
Separate Certifications: Required for each sector (e.g. Fishing & Scenic).

A maximum of 10% new outfitters per sector may be certified within each 3-year term.

Submit documents in person at the rec center or via email to: River@tetoncountywy.gov

Submit between December 2, 2024 - February 7, 2025 by 5:00PM

Late submissions will be subject to the 10% growth cap and may be placed on a waitlist.

Documents Required:

Note: Some documents (like staff/equipment list) must be updated during the season.

Re-certification documents will be available November 2025.

All outfitter trips must be reserved in the online system prior to arriving at the boat ramp.
Access to the reservation system is granted after certification.
See the calendar here:
- Outfitter Launch Schedule/Calendar

All refunds are processed via the online reservation system:

Cancelled trips receive a 100% refund if returned to the system by 7:00PM two days prior to launch day.
Cancelled trips receive a 50% refund if returned to the system by 7:00PM one day prior to launch day.
Trips cancelled after 7:00PM one day prior to launch day do not receive a refund.

Cancelled boats return to the pool at 8:00PM each day.

If you're unable to cancel through the reservation system, you may request a refund via email only under extenuating circumstances.

Must be submitted by email only to: river@tetoncountywy.gov
Same timing rules apply (2 or 1 day before @ 7:00PM).
Must include proof of error or extenuating circumstance (e.g. screenshot or system issue).
Refunds will be mailed via check to the mailing address on file.
Trips cancelled via email will NOT return to the reservation pool.