Justin Jarrett (JJ) is a Wyoming native, with Montana roots. His hunting passion began as a 12 yr. old boy following in his grandfather and father’s footsteps in central Montana. Chasing whitetails and mulies on the river bottoms and Missouri River breaks of Central MT started a lifelong pursuit of trophy big game animals.
In the late 1990’s JJ found himself in Cody, WY chasing another dream of professional rodeo. “… back then, the coolest thing you could do in the off season of rodeo was be a hunting guide in and around the Thorofare…”. In 1999, he began his guiding career with a well-known outfitter in the area. 5 years of tutelage under him and other back country outfitters afforded him the knowledge and the opportunity to purchase his first outfitting permit near Cody.
JJ spent the next several years perfecting his craft, outfitting elk and mule deer hunts as he grew the business to include other USFS permits. He developed his love for Bighorn Sheep hunting during this time when he had the opportunity to purchase one of Wyoming’s premier Bighorn camps. “… sheep hunting is where my heart is, there is nothing like the beauty of sheep country. It’ll test your limits, physically and mentally, humble you and reward you with experiences very few get to have.”
In 2010 JJ branched out to Old Mexico to outfit the giant Sonoran Mule Deer and Desert Bighorns.
For 25 years JJ guided and outfitted God’s country. Hunting Wyoming’s wilderness and Mexico’s vast deserts. His horses are a huge part of his lifestyle and although he is winding down his outfitting career, you can still find him roaming the high lonesome in pursuit of all the rewards hunting this rough country offers. As a Hunting Fool Adventures advisor, JJ offers a lifetime of knowledge. A 20 + year relationship as a Huntin’ Fool endorsed outfitter made the transition from outfitter to advisor a natural progression.
JJ now resides in Buffalo, WY with his beautiful wife and business partner Penny. They still operate a small, custom hunt operation and enjoy providing summer pack trips and fishing adventures in the Bighorn Mountains.
Hometown: Cody, WY
