Half a cow in Wyoming costs $2,000-4,200 ($9.50-11.00/lb take-home). There are 42 local suppliers to choose from. Best time to buy: October-November. Both grass-fed and grain-finished options available.
Jump to the 42 suppliers ↓See the full half a cow price breakdown →Wyoming's cattle industry operates in a high-altitude ecosystem (4,000-7,000+ feet) that exerts distinct physiological demands on animals, influencing genetic selection and meat quality. The state's ranchers utilize some of the most rigorous genetic screening in the world, including PAP (Pulmonary Arterial Pressure) testing for high-altitude adaptation. Wyoming beef is defined by sagebrush steppe terroir - cattle graze native grasses, forbs, and the iconic sagebrush landscape, imparting a distinct, herbal complexity absent in monoculture grain-fed beef.
Half cow: $2,000-4,200
Hanging weight: $4.25-7.00/lb
Take-home: $9.50-11.00/lb
Peak season: October-November
Fall harvest (October-November) coincides with the end of the grazing season when cattle are at peak weight and body condition. This timeline aligns with Wyoming's severe winter onset, creating transport challenges. For grass-finished, late summer to early fall (September-October) captures animals at maximum fat deposition. Processing slots book 12-24 months out.
Black Angus, Hereford, Murray Grey, Wagyu crosses, Composite genetics
Typical practice: Mixed (pasture-raised, grain-finished)
Wyoming's extreme winter weather (frequent I-80 closures) creates transport challenges for fall pickups. The best strategy: load a chest freezer into your vehicle and pre-cool overnight. The thermal mass of 400 lbs of frozen meat (-10°F) will self-insulate for 24-48 hours if unopened. Monitor WYDOT 511 for real-time road conditions.
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These farms have half a beef for sale in Wyoming — most also sell 1/2 and 1/4 cow shares direct from the farm, priced by hanging weight.
Thermopolis
5.0(4)Local beef supplier in Thermopolis, Wyoming. Contact them directly for current availability and pricing on bulk beef purchases.
Lander
5.0(3)Local beef supplier in Lander, Wyoming. Contact them directly for current availability and pricing on bulk beef purchases.
Gillette
5.0(39)Local beef supplier in Gillette, Wyoming. Contact them directly for current availability and pricing on bulk beef purchases.
Meriden
5.0(3)Local beef supplier in Meriden, Wyoming. Contact them directly for current availability and pricing on bulk beef purchases.
Laramie
5.0(3)Local beef supplier in Laramie, Wyoming. Contact them directly for current availability and pricing on bulk beef purchases.
Afton
5.0(11)Local beef supplier in Afton, Wyoming. Contact them directly for current availability and pricing on bulk beef purchases.
Etna
5.0(9)Local beef supplier in Etna, Wyoming. Contact them directly for current availability and pricing on bulk beef purchases.
Sheridan
5.0(7)Truly Beef, operated by Taylor and Cathryn Kerns near Sheridan, Wyoming, offers eighth, quarter, half and whole beef with grass-finished and grain-finished options. Shares are seasonal and can be collected at the Sheridan processor or shipped. The quarter product was marked out of stock when checked September 20, 2026, and its harvest text includes past dates; contact the ranch for the next season and allocation. The listed Sheridan address is the business contact location, not a confirmed pickup point.
Wheatland
5.0(3)Local beef supplier in Wheatland, Wyoming. Contact them directly for current availability and pricing on bulk beef purchases.
Wheatland
5.0(39)Local beef supplier in Wheatland, Wyoming. Contact them directly for current availability and pricing on bulk beef purchases.
Thayne
4.9(29)Local beef supplier in Thayne, Wyoming. Contact them directly for current availability and pricing on bulk beef purchases.
Afton
4.9(311)Local beef supplier in Afton, Wyoming. Contact them directly for current availability and pricing on bulk beef purchases.
Laramie
4.9(128)Family-owned butcher shop in Laramie for 20+ years. Sells only USDA Choice and Prime beef in quarter, half, or whole quantities. Also offers custom processing and on-farm butchering services. 4.9-star rating from 128 reviews.
Cody
4.9(15)Local beef supplier in Cody, Wyoming. Contact them directly for current availability and pricing on bulk beef purchases.
Lonetree
4.8(23)Local beef supplier in Lonetree, Delaware. Contact them directly for current availability and pricing on bulk beef purchases.
Casper
4.8(158)Local beef supplier in Casper, Wyoming. Contact them directly for current availability and pricing on bulk beef purchases.
Casper
4.8(144)Local beef supplier in Casper, Wyoming. Contact them directly for current availability and pricing on bulk beef purchases.
Jackson
4.8(140)Local beef supplier in Jackson, Wyoming. Contact them directly for current availability and pricing on bulk beef purchases.
Cheyenne
4.8(61)Local beef supplier in Cheyenne, Wyoming. Contact them directly for current availability and pricing on bulk beef purchases.
Lyman
4.8(36)Local beef supplier in Lyman, Wyoming. Contact them directly for current availability and pricing on bulk beef purchases.
Sheridan
4.7(3)Shiloh Valley Family Farm in Sheridan, Wyoming, offers pastured pork and grass-finished lamb, including custom half and whole orders. Contact the farm to reserve an animal and arrange processing and pickup. Its current website also offers goat, eggs, honey and produce; a current beef program is not established. Farm visits and sales must be arranged in advance.
Buffalo
4.6(79)Local beef supplier in Buffalo, Wyoming. Contact them directly for current availability and pricing on bulk beef purchases.
Meeteetse
4.6(13)Local beef supplier in Meeteetse, Wyoming. Contact them directly for current availability and pricing on bulk beef purchases.
Shoshoni
4.6(11)Local beef supplier in Shoshoni, Wyoming. Contact them directly for current availability and pricing on bulk beef purchases.
Laramie
4.5(100)Local beef supplier in Laramie, Wyoming. Contact them directly for current availability and pricing on bulk beef purchases.
Jackson
4.5(81)Local beef supplier in Jackson, Wyoming. Contact them directly for current availability and pricing on bulk beef purchases.
Hawk Springs
4.4(19)Local beef supplier in Hawk Springs, Wyoming. Contact them directly for current availability and pricing on bulk beef purchases.
Riverton
4.4(15)Local beef supplier in Riverton, Wyoming. Contact them directly for current availability and pricing on bulk beef purchases.
Cody
4.4(45)Local beef supplier in Cody, Wyoming. Contact them directly for current availability and pricing on bulk beef purchases.
Cheyenne
4.3(64)Local beef supplier in Cheyenne, Wyoming. Contact them directly for current availability and pricing on bulk beef purchases.
Sundance
Premium grassfed/grass-finished beef from the Black Hills of Wyoming. 100% grassfed, born and raised on pasture, never confined.
Buffalo
Big Horn Mountain Farms offers quarter, half and whole beef with grain-finished or grass-finished options. Buyers reserve an animal share, choose an available processor and arrange pickup with that processor; processing is paid separately. The map shows the approximate Buffalo area, and harvest dates are provided after reservation.
Laramie
Sustainably raised Wyoming Angus beef shipped nationwide. No growth hormones or steroids. Whole cow purchases available.
Hulett
Cold Creek Ranch Beef offers quarters, halves and whole beef with reservations opening in March and processing in November. Buyers arrange their cuts with the processor, pay processing separately and can arrange regional delivery through the ranch. The map shows Hulett approximately; the ranch is north of town.
Glenrock
Local beef supplier in Glenrock, Wyoming. Contact them directly for current availability and pricing on bulk beef purchases.
Jackson
Jackson Hole Hereford Ranch offers half and whole beef directly from its family ranch. Arrange pickup or delivery and confirm availability with the ranch. The map shows the approximate Jackson area.
Sundance
Local beef supplier in Sundance, Wyoming. Contact them directly for current availability and pricing on bulk beef purchases.
Jackson
Lockhart Cattle Company offers quarter, half and whole beef raised in Jackson Hole. Buyers pick up their processed beef at the company's butcher plant; quarters have limited availability and use a waitlist. The map shows the approximate Jackson area.
Thayne
Star Valley Meat Block sells quarter, half and whole grain-finished beef from local growers. Buyers reserve a processing time, choose their cuts and pick up the frozen meat at the Thayne plant. Call the plant to confirm the next available reservation.
The Hufeisen Ranch offers eighth, quarter, half and whole Wagyu beef shares with nationwide shipping. Its site describes a limited final Wyoming harvest before a planned move to Florida, so buyers need to confirm the remaining allocation. The map shows the approximate Weston area rather than a ranch entrance.
Savageton
This ranch near Savageton offers quarter, half and whole beef with grass-finished and grain-finished options. Buyers reserve with a deposit and arrange local pickup or delivery. The 2026 harvest is seasonal, with grain-finished shares described for autumn and limited grass-finished shares for December.
Gillette
This Gillette-area ranch offers quarter, half and whole beef with local delivery arranged through the ranch. Buyers reserve a share with a deposit and should confirm the delivery month and availability.
Explore suppliers in neighboring states - many offer delivery or are worth the drive.
A half cow in Wyoming ranges from $2,000-4,200 depending on tier. Value-oriented grass-fed (High Plains Beef): ~$2,000 at $4.25/lb HW. Standard grain-finished (Kompac): ~$1,925 at $5.50/lb HW inclusive. Premium market (Lockhart): ~$2,100 at $7.00/lb HW inclusive. Your effective take-home cost is $9.50-11.00/lb for all cuts.
Wyoming's high-altitude ranching (4,000-7,000+ feet) requires cattle genetically adapted to lower oxygen levels. Progressive ranchers PAP-test herds for cardiac robustness. The sagebrush steppe terroir - diverse native grasses, forbs, and sagebrush - imparts a distinct herbal complexity to grass-fed beef that connoisseurs describe as richer and more mineral-forward than Midwest feedlot beef.
Wyoming has a chronic shortage of processing capacity ('shackle space'). Following early 2020s supply chain disruptions, small processors remain booked 12-24 months out. The 'kill date' is sacrosanct - if a rancher misses a slot, they feed the animal another year. Place deposits in early spring to secure fall harvest slots.
I-80 is notorious for winter closures due to wind, snow, and blow-overs. Strategy: load a chest freezer in your vehicle, pre-cool overnight, pack the meat tight. The thermal mass of 400 lbs frozen at -10°F self-insulates for 24-48 hours if unopened. Add dry ice for peace of mind but crack a window for ventilation. Monitor WYDOT 511 for real-time closures.
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