Make the most of your hunting endeavors during the Wyoming Hunting Seasons 2023-2024, where you can engage in a thrilling pursuit amidst the rugged expanse of the Wyoming wilderness.
This page will give you a rundown of the Wyoming hunting season dates and schedules category wise, including everything from license costs and age limits to point systems and prohibited weapons.
Wyoming Hunting Seasons
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Wyoming is a great state to live in if you like hunting. Wyoming provides hunters a chance for a one-of-a-kind outdoor adventure, with a wide range of animals to pursue, including deer, elk, antelope, and more.
Wyoming Hunting Season
WY Big Game Season
Antelope Seasons
Wyoming Antelope Seasons
Opening Date
Closing Date
General Archery
15-Aug
30-Sep
Regular Firearm
1-Oct
Oct 31 (varies by area)
Special Archery
Same as General Archery
Youth-only Archery
Same as General Archery
Youth-only Regular Firearm
Same as Regular Firearm
Quota Limited
Aug 15 - Sep 30
Oct 31 (dates vary)
Doe/Fawn
Aug 15 - Sep 30
Oct 31 (dates vary)
Elk Seasons
Wyoming Elk Seasons
Opening Date
General Archery
Sep 1 - Sep 30
Regular Firearm
Oct 1 - Nov 30 (varies by area)
Special Archery
Sep 1 - Sep 30
Youth-only Archery
Sep 1 - Sep 30
Youth-only Regular Firearm
Oct 1 - Nov 30 (varies by area)
Quota Limited
Sep 1 - Jan 31 (dates vary by area)
Doe/Fawn
Aug 15 - Jan 31 (dates vary by area)
Deer Seasons
Wyoming Deer Seasons
Method
Hunting Start Dates
Hunting End Dates
General
Archery
1-Sep
30-Sep
General
Regular Firearm
1-Nov
30-Nov
Special
Archery
1-Sep
30-Sep
Youth
Archery
1-Sep
30-Sep
Youth
Regular Firearm
1-Nov
30-Nov
Quota
Limited Quota
1-Sep
30-Nov
Doe
Doe/Fawn
1-Sep
31-Dec
Bighorn Sheep
WY BighornSheep Seasons
Hunt Area
Archery Season
Regular Season
Bighorn Sheep
Area 1
Aug 15 - Aug 31
Sep 1 - Oct 31
Bighorn Sheep
Area 2
Aug 15 - Aug 31
Sep 1 - Oct 31
Bighorn Sheep
Area 3
Aug 15 - Aug 31
Sep 1 - Oct 31
Bighorn Sheep
Area 5
Aug 1 - Aug 31
Aug 15 - Oct 15
Bighorn Sheep
Area 7
Aug 1 - Aug 14
Aug 15 - Oct 31
Mountain Goat Season
WY Mountain Goat Seasons
Hunt Area
Archery Season
Regular Season
Mountain Goat
Area 1
Aug 15 - Aug 31
Sep 1 - Oct 31
Mountain Goat
Area 2
Aug 15 - Aug 31
Sep 1 - Oct 31
Mountain Goat
Area 3
Aug 15 - Aug 31
Sep 1 - Oct 31
Mountain Goat
Area 4
Aug 1 - Aug 14
Aug 15 - Nov 15
Moose Seasons
Moose Hunt Area
Archery Season
Regular Season
Area 1
Sep 1 - Sep 30
Oct 1 - Oct 31
Area 2
Sep 1 - Sep 30
Oct 1 - Nov 20
Area 3
Sep 1 - Sep 19
Sep 20 - Oct 31
Area 5
Sep 1 - Sep 30
Oct 1 - Oct 31
Area 6
Sep 1 - Sep 30
Oct 1 - Nov 20
Area 9
Sep 1 - Sep 30
Oct 1 - Oct 31
Area 10
Sep 1 - Sep 14
Sep 15 - Oct 31
Area 11
Sep 1 - Sep 9
Sep 10 - Nov 10
Area 16
Sep 1 - Sep 14
Sep 15 - Nov 15
Area 17
Sep 1 - Sep 14
Sep 15 - Nov 15
Area 18
Sep 1 - Sep 30
Oct 1 - Nov 15
Area 20
Sep 1 - Sep 14
Sep 15 - Oct 31
Bison Seasons
Wyoming Bison Seasons
Hunting Season-Start Date
Hunting Season-End Date
Note
Bison (Any Female/Calf)
15-Aug
31-Jan
Area-2
Bison (Any Bison)
15-Aug
31-Jan
Area-2
Black Bear Seasons
Wyoming Black Bear Seasons
Season Dates
Season Dates
Annual Female Mortality Limit
Hunt Area(s) 1-8
Special Archery
May 1 - 14
May 15 - June 15
Regular Season
Sep. 1 - Oct. 31
4 Spring, 4 Fall
Special Archery
May 1 - 14
May 15 - June 15
Regular Season
Sep. 1 - Oct. 31
6 Spring, 6 Fall
Special Archery
May 1 - 14
May 15 - June 15
Regular Season
Sep. 1 - Oct. 31
2 Spring, 2 Fall
Special Archery
May 1 - 14
May 15 - June 15
Regular Season
Sep. 1 - Oct. 31
8 Spring, 6 Fall
Special Archery
May 1 - June 15
Aug. 15 - Nov. 15
Regular Season
Sep. 1 - Oct. 31
6 Spring, 6 Fall
Special Archery
Apr. 15 - June 15
Sep. 1 - Oct. 31
Regular Season
Apr. 15 - 30
Sep. 1 - 30
7 Spring, 7 Fall
Special Archery
Apr. 15 - June 15
Aug. 15 - 31
Regular Season
Apr. 15 - 30
Sep. 1 - Nov. 15
8 Spring, 5 Fall
Special Archery
Apr. 15 - 30
Sep. 1 - 30
Regular Season
Apr. 15 - 30
Oct. 1 - 31
9 Spring, 8 Fall
Special Archery
Apr. 15 - 30
May 1 - June 15
Regular Season
May 1 - June 15
Oct. 1 - 31
2 Spring, 2 Fall
Special Archery
Apr. 15 - 30
Aug. 15 - 31
Regular Season
May 1 - June 15
Sep. 1 - Nov. 15
8 Spring, 5 Fall
Special Archery
Apr. 15 - 30
Sep. 1 - 30
Regular Season
May 1 - June 15
Oct. 1 - 31
1 Spring, 1 Fall
Special Archery
Apr. 15 - 30
May 1 - June 15
Aug. 1 - 31, valid only in that portion of Area 13 within the Popo Agie Wilderness
Regular Season
Sep. 1 - Oct. 31
5 Spring, 5 Fall
Special Archery
Apr. 15 - 30
Aug. 15 - 31
Regular Season
May 1 - June 15
Sep. 1 - Oct. 31
24 Spring, 18 Fall
Special Archery
Apr. 15 - 30
Aug. 15 - 31
Regular Season
May 1 - June 15
Sep. 1 - Oct. 31
13 Spring, 20 Fall
Hunt Area(s) 9-13
Special Archery
Apr. 15 - 30
Aug. 15 - 31
Regular Season
May 1 - June 15
Oct. 1 - 31
10 Spring, 8 Fall
Special Archery
Apr. 15 - 30
Aug. 1 - 14
Regular Season
May 1 - June 15
Aug. 15 - Oct. 31
8 Spring*, 12 Fall*
Special Archery
Apr. 15 - 30
Aug. 15 - 31
Regular Season
May 1 - June 15
Sep. 1 - Oct. 31
28 Spring, 18 Fall
Special Archery
Apr. 15 - 30
Aug. 1 - 14
Regular Season
May 1 - June 15
Aug. 15 - Oct. 31
4 Spring, 4 Fall
Special Archery
Apr. 15 - 30
Aug. 1 - 14
Regular Season
May 1 - June 15
Aug. 15 - Oct. 31
2 Spring, 2 Fall
Special Archery
Apr. 15 - 30
May 1 - June 15
Regular Season
May 1 - June 15
Nov. 1 - 15
4 Spring, 4 Fall
Special Archery
Apr. 15 - June 15
Aug. 1 - Oct. 31
Regular Season
Sep. 1 - Oct. 31
5 Spring, 5 Fall
Hunt Area(s) 14-35
Special Archery
Apr. 15 - 30
Aug. 15 - 31
Regular Season
May 1 - June 15
Sep. 1 - Oct. 31
24 Spring, 18 Fall
Special Archery
Apr. 15 - 30
Aug. 15 - 31
Regular Season
May 1 - June 15
Oct. 1 - 31
13 Spring, 20 Fall
Special Archery
Apr. 15 - 30
Jun. 15
Regular Season
Aug. 15 - 31
Nov. 15
5 Spring, 5 Fall
Special Archery
Apr. 15 - 30
Aug. 1 - 14
Regular Season
May 1 - June 15
Oct. 31
4 Spring, 4 Fall
Special Archery
Apr. 15 - 30
Regular Season
May 1 - June 15
Aug. 1 - Nov. 15
Regular Season
Apr. 15 - June 15
Sep. 1 - Oct. 31
4 Spring, 4 Fall
Regular Season
Apr. 15 - June 15
Aug. 1 - Oct. 31
WY Grizzly Bear Season
Grizzly Bear Hunt Area
Hunting Start Dates
Hunting End Dates
Grizzly Bear License Issuance List Hunt Areas
Unit-1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6
15-Sep
15-Nov
Unit-1
15-Sep
15-Nov
Unit-2
15-Sep
15-Nov
Unit-3
15-Sep
15-Nov
Unit-4
15-Sep
15-Nov
Unit-5
15-Sep
15-Nov
Unit-6
15-Sep
15-Nov
Grizzly Bear Limited Quota Hunt Areas
Unit-7
1-Sep
15-Nov
Unit-8
1-Sep
15-Nov
Mountain Lion Seasons
Mountain Lion Hunt Area
Hunting Start Dates
Hunting End Dates
Notes
Zone-1
1-Sep
31-Mar
Resident Limit - 20
Nonresident Limit - 4
Zone-2
1-Sep
31-Mar
Limit - 3
Zone-3
1-Sep
31-Mar
Limit - 8
Zone-4
1-Sep
31-Mar
Limit - 10
Zone-5
1-Sep
31-Mar
Limit - 15
1-Apr
30-Apr
Valid off national forest*
Zone-6
1-Sep
30-Apr
Limit - 18
Zone-7
1-Sep
31-Aug
Limit - 14
Zone-8
1-Sep
31-Aug
Limit - 10
Zone-9
1-Sep
31-Aug
Limit - 12
Zone-10
1-Sep
31-Mar
Limit - 10
Zone-11
1-Sep
31-Mar
Limit - 4
Zone-12
1-Sep
31-Mar
Limit - 8
Zone-13
1-Sep
31-Mar
Limit - 5
Zone-14
1-Sep
31-Mar
Limit - 20
Zone-15
1-Sep
31-Aug
Unlimited
Zone-16
1-Sep
31-Mar
Limit - 6
Zone-17
1-Sep
31-Mar
Limit - 5
Zone-18
1-Sep
31-Mar
Limit - 12
Zone-19
1-Sep
31-Mar
Limit - 25
Zone-20
1-Sep
31-Aug
Limit - 18
Zone-21
1-Sep
31-Mar
Limit - 20
Zone-22
1-Sep
31-Aug
Limit - 25
Zone-23
1-Sep
31-Mar
Limit - 18
Zone-24
1-Sep
31-May
Unlimited
Zone-25
1-Sep
31-Mar
Limit - 12
Zone-26
1-Sep
31-Mar
Limit - 15
Zone-27
1-Sep
31-Aug
Unlimited
Zone-28
1-Sep
31-Mar
Limit - 4
Zone-29
1-Sep
31-Mar
Limit - 6
Zone-30
1-Sep
31-Mar
Limit - 12
Zone-31
1-Sep
31-Aug
Limit - 11
Zone-32
1-Sep
31-Mar
Limit - 25
Coyote Seasons
Wyoming Coyote Seasons
Hunting Season-Start Date
Hunting Season-End Date
Note
Coyote
Sunday, January 01, 2023
Sunday, December 31, 2023
There is no limit.
Wolf Season
Wyoming Wolf Seasons
Hunting Start Dates
Hunting End Dates
Notes
Unit-1
15-Sep
31-Dec
Mortality Limit - 8
Unit-2
15-Sep
31-Dec
Mortality Limit - 5
Unit-3, 4
15-Sep
31-Dec
Mortality Limit - 4
Unit-5
15-Sep
31-Dec
Mortality Limit - 5
Unit-6, 7
15-Sep
31-Dec
Mortality Limit - 5;
Unit-8, 9, 11
15-Sep
31-Dec
Mortality Limit - 12
Unit-10
15-Sep
31-Dec
Mortality Limit - 3
Unit-12
15-Oct
31-Dec
Mortality Limit - 2;
Unit-13
15-Sep
31-Mar
Mortality Limit - 2
Unit-14
15-Sep
31-Dec
Mortality Limit - 1
WY Migratory Bird & Waterfowl Season
Dove Season
WY Dove Season
Hunting Start Dates
Hunting End Dates
Mourning Dove
1-Sep
29-Nov
Mourning Doves (Extended Falconry Seasons)
30-Nov
16-Dec
Coots Season
WY Coots Season
Hunting Zones
Hunting Start Dates
Hunting End Dates
Coots
Pacific Flyway
23-Sep
5-Jan
Coots
Central Flyway - Zone C1
30-Sep
15-Oct
Coots
Central Flyway - Zone C1A
30-Sep
15-Oct
Coots
Central Flyway - Zone C2
23-Sep
3-Dec
Extended Falconry Seasons
Coots
Central Flyway-C1 and C1A
18-Oct
25-Oct
Coots
Central Flyway - C2
18-Sep
22-Sep
Coots
Central Flyway - C2
4-Dec
6-Dec
Duck Seasons
Wyoming Duck Seasons
Hunting Start Dates
Hunting End Dates
Duck (Pacific Flyway)
23-Sep
5-Jan
Central Flyway
30-Sep
31-Dec
Central Flyway - C1
30-Sep
15-Oct
Central Flyway - C1A
30-Sep
15-Oct
Central Flyway - C2
23-Sep
3-Dec
Extended Falconry Seasons
Central Flyway-C1 and C1A
18-Oct
25-Oct
Central Flyway - C2
18-Sep
22-Sep
Central Flyway - C2
4-Dec
6-Dec
Goose Seasons
Wyoming Goose Seasons
Zones
Hunting Season-Start Date
Hunting Season-End Date
Early Canada Goose
Pacific Flyway
1-Sep
8-Sep
Dark Geese
Pacific Flyway
23-Sep
28-Dec
Light Geese
Pacific Flyway
23-Sep
28-Dec
Light Geese
Central Flyway
30-Sep
31-Dec
Dark Geese
Central Flyway - Zone C1
30-Sep
8-Oct
Dark Geese*
Central Flyway - Zone C1A
30-Sep
11-Oct
Dark Geese
Central Flyway - Zone C2
23-Sep
3-Dec
Light Goose Conservation Order
Central Flyway
19-Feb
30-Apr
Mergansers Seasons
Wyoming Mergansers Seasons
Hunting Start Dates
Hunting End Dates
Pacific Flyway
23-Sep
5-Jan
Central Flyway
30-Sep
31-Dec
Central Flyway - C1
30-Sep
15-Oct
Central Flyway - C1A
30-Sep
15-Oct
Central Flyway - C2
23-Sep
3-Dec
Extended Falconry Seasons
Central Flyway-C1 and C1A
18-Oct
25-Oct
Central Flyway - C2
18-Sep
22-Sep
Central Flyway - C2
4-Dec
6-Dec
Rail Season
WY Rail Season
Hunting Start Dates
Hunting End Dates
Sora and Virginia Rail
1-Sep
9-Nov
Sora Rail and Virginia Rail
10-Nov
16-Dec
Snipe Season
Species
Hunting Start Dates
Hunting End Dates
Snipe Season
1-Sep
16-Dec
Sandhill Crane Seasons
Limited Quota Permit
Hunting Zones
Hunting Start Dates
Hunting End Dates
Sandhill Crane
Hunt Area 1
1-Sep
8-Sep
Sandhill Crane
Hunt Area 2
1-Sep
8-Sep
Sandhill Crane
Hunt Area 3
1-Sep
8-Sep
Sandhill Crane
Hunt Area 4
30-Sep
22-Oct
Sandhill Crane
Hunt Area 5
1-Sep
8-Sep
Sandhill Crane
Hunt Area 6
16-Sep
8-Oct
Sandhill Crane
Hunt Area 8
1-Sep
30-Sep
General Permit
Sandhill Crane
Hunt Area 7
9-Sep
5-Nov
WY Turkey Seasons
Fall Turkey Seasons 2023
WY Fall Turkey Seasons
Season Type
Hunting Start Dates
Hunting End Dates
Unit-1
General
1-Sep
30-Sep
Unit-1
General
1-Oct
31-Dec
Unit-2
General
1-Sep
30-Sep
Unit-2
General
1-Oct
31-Dec
Unit-2
Archery
1-Sep
30-Sep
Unit-2
Archery
1-Oct
31-Dec
Unit-3
General
1-Sep
31-Dec
Unit-3
Archery
1-Sep
31-Dec
Unit-4
General
1-Sep
30-Sep
Unit-4
General
1-Oct
31-Dec
Unit-5
General
1-Sep
30-Sep
Unit-5
General
1-Oct
31-Dec
Spring Turkey Seasons 2024
WY Spring Turkey Seasons
Season Type
Hunting Start Dates
Hunting End Dates
Unit-1
General
20-Apr
31-May
Unit-1
Archery
1-Apr
31-May
Unit-2
General
20-Apr
31-May
Unit-2
Archery
1-Apr
19-Apr
Unit-2
Archery
20-Apr
31-May
Unit-3
General
1-Apr
31-May
Unit-3
Archery
1-Apr
31-May
Unit-4
General
20-Apr
31-May
Unit-4
Authority
20-Apr
31-May
Unit-5
General
20-Apr
31-May
WY Upland & Small Games Season
Partridge Seasons
Wyoming Partridge Seasons
Hunt Area
Hunting Start Dates
Hunting End Dates
Daily Bag Limit
Possession Limit
Chukar Partridge
Unit-1
15-Sep
28-Feb
5
15
Gray Partridge
Unit-1
15-Sep
28-Feb
5
15
Grouse Seasons
Wyoming Grouse Seasons
Hunt Area
Hunting Start Dates
Hunting End Dates
Daily Bag Limit
Possession Limit
Sage Grouse
1
16-Sep
30-Sep
2
4
2, 3, 4
CLOSED
CLOSED
N/A
N/A
Blue (Dusky) Grouse
1
1-Sep
31-Dec
3
9
Ruffed Grouse
1
1-Sep
31-Dec
3
9
Sharp-Tailed Grouse
1
1-Sep
31-Dec
3
9
Pheasant Seasons
Wyoming Pheasant Seasons
Hunting Start Dates
Hunting End Dates
Daily Bag Limit
Possession Limit
Limitations
Unit-1
1-Nov
31-Dec
3
9
Male pheasant only except areas with Special Management Permit in Section 4
Unit-2
1-Nov
3-Dec
2
6
Any pheasant
Unit-2
4-Dec
31-Dec
2
6
Male pheasant only
Unit-5
1-Nov
31-Dec
3
9
Male pheasant only except north of the Shoshone River and west of Yellowtail Reservoir
Unit-7
1-Nov
31-Dec
3
9
Male pheasant only except portion of Area 7 on Table Mountain WHMA
Unit-8
12-Oct
31-Oct
3
Season Limit 9
Any pheasant (Springer permits)
8
1-Nov
17-Nov
3
9
Any pheasant
Unit-9
1-Nov
31-Dec
3
9
Any pheasant (Youth Hunt-Refer to Section 6)
Unit-11
1-Nov
31-Dec
3
9
Any pheasant
Rabbit Seasons
Wyoming Rabbit Seasons
Hunting Season-Start Date
Hunting Season-End Date
Bag Limit
Possession Limit
Rabbit Cottontail
1-Sep
31-Mar
10
20
Snowshoe Hare
1-Sep
31-Mar
4
8
Cottontail (Falconry Season)
1-Sep
1-Mar
10
20
Cottontail (Falconry Season)
2-Mar
31-Aug
1
2
Snowshoe Hare (Falconry Season)
1-Sep
1-Mar
10
20
Snowshoe Hare (Falconry Season)
2-Mar
31-Aug
1
2
Squirrel Season
WY Squirrel Season
Hunting Start Dates
Hunting End Dates
Bag Limit
Possession Limit
Red, Grey and Fox Squirrel
1-Sep
31-Mar
10
20
Red, Grey and Fox Squirrel (Falconry Season)
1-Sep
1-Mar
10
20
Red, Grey and Fox Squirrel (Falconry Season)
2-Mar
31-Aug
1
2
Furbearer Trapping & Hunting Season
Mink Seasons
Mink Season
Hunting Start Dates
Hunting End Dates
Bag Limits
Unit-1
1-Oct
30-Apr
Any mink
Bobcat Seasons
Bobcat Season
Hunting Start Dates
Hunting End Dates
Bag Limits
Unit-1
15-Nov
1-Mar
Any bobcat
Muskrat Seasons
Muskrat Season
Hunting Start Dates
Hunting End Dates
Bag Limits
Unit-1
1-Oct
30-Apr
Any muskrat
Weasel Seasons
Weasel Season
Hunting Start Dates
Hunting End Dates
Bag Limits
Unit-1
1-Oct
31-Mar
Any weasel
Badger Seasons
Badger Season
Hunting Start Dates
Hunting End Dates
Bag Limits
Unit-1
1-Jan
31-Dec
Any badger
Marten Seasons
Marten Season
Hunting Start Dates
Hunting End Dates
Bag Limits
Unit-1
1-Oct
1-Mar
Any marten
Unit-2
1-Dec
1-Mar
Any marten
Beaver Seasons
Beaver Season
Hunting Start Dates
Hunting End Dates
Bag Limits
Unit-1
1-Oct
30-Apr
Any beaver
Unit-408
1-Oct
30-Apr
25 beaver; One trapper
Unit-409
1-Oct
30-Apr
25 beaver; One trapper
Unit-410
1-Oct
30-Apr
25 beaver; One trapper
Unit-411
1-Oct
30-Apr
25 beaver; One trapper
Unit-412
1-Oct
30-Apr
25 beaver; One trapper
Unit-413
1-Oct
30-Apr
25 beaver; One trapper
Unit-414
1-Oct
30-Apr
25 beaver; One trapper
Unit-501
1-Oct
30-Apr
25 beaver; One trapper
Unit-502
1-Oct
30-Apr
25 beaver; One trapper
Unit-301
CLOSED
NA
Unit-302
CLOSED
NA
Unit-303
CLOSED
NA
Unit-304
CLOSED
NA
Unit-305
CLOSED
NA
Unit-401
CLOSED
NA
Unit-404
CLOSED
NA
Unit-405
CLOSED
NA
Unit-406
CLOSED
NA
Unit-407
CLOSED
NA
Unit-503
CLOSED
NA
Unit-504
CLOSED
NA
Unit-505
CLOSED
NA
Unit-605
CLOSED
NA
Unit-606
CLOSED
NA
Hunting Applications
Wyoming antelope and deer licenses must be applied for online between January 2 and May 31. Update or remove species applications by May 31. Six hunters may apply for deer or antelope, and their preference points will be averaged. Draw results are available on June 16. Online applications for elk hunting are accepted from January 3 through January 31 and for moose, sheep, and mountain goats from January 3 to February 28. Residents must apply by May 31.
Moose, sheep, mountain goats, and bison applications must be changed or withdrawn by April 15. Elk permit applications may include six hunters, but moose, sheep, mountain goats, and bison cannot. Online applicants may request points for any species.
Wyoming Hunting License Fees & Permits
Wyoming distributes big game hunting licenses: 75% to Wyoming residents and 25% to non-residents for bighorn sheep and mountain goats. All candidates’ first species choices are considered before the second.
Non-resident applicants in Wyoming must additionally pay a $15 (non-refundable) application fee for each species they wish to hunt (if paying by credit card). Unless participating in a type 9 archery hunt, non-residents must purchase a $72 archery license. Visa, MasterCard, or Discover are accepted for application fees. If not chosen, the applicant’s credit card will be reimbursed.
Wyoming Hunting fees
Hunting Regulations
Large game hunters must wear orange or pink headgear, shirts, jackets, coats, vests, and sweaters. Rule suspended during archery season.
Born after January 1, 1966, Wyoming big game hunters must have a safety certificate.
Large game hunting requires fluorescent orange or pink hats, shirts, jackets, coats, vests, and sweaters. This regulation is lifted when archery is allowed.
Wyoming’s preference point system is available to non-resident hunters, except mountain goats and bison. Non-Canadians and Americans may utilize a point system for hunting moose and sheep. During the points-only application period, non-residents may only buy a point (July 1-October 31). Your preference points will be rounded up if your application is approved.
Elk, sheep, and moose licenses are 75% random, with the most preference points. The remaining 25% of non-resident hunts will be picked at random. First-time applicants are treated equally in the random draw. Licenses won’t be randomly assigned for hunts with less than four non-resident permits.
Sheep, moose, and elk may earn 27 points. Your scores reset every two years or if your first option is randomly assigned. Third- or fourth-choice elk won’t cost you points.
Under 18 and 11, and 12 years old may get a youth hunting license. Non-resident youth elk permits cost $115 to $290; deer, antelope, and turkey licenses cost $34 to $125. Deer, antelope, and elk earn young hunters $20. Wyoming Commission grants deer and antelope tags to nonprofits for ill children and teens under 20.
Bighorn sheep, mountain goats, elk, moose, and bison need 40 pounds. Crossbows are permitted during archery season if they meet certain requirements (90-pound draw, 16-inch bolt, 7/8-inch broadhead). Silencers are permitted but not full-auto firearms. Deer and antelope hunting need a 40-pound bow draw. Minimum.40 caliber muzzleloading rifle with expanding point bullets and 50 grains of black powder. Lenses magnify crossbows and muzzleloaders.
Non-residents may acquire Wyoming landowner elk tags. Only landowners’ families may transfer tags.
WY Hunting Contacts
Address:
Wyoming Game & Fish,
Department Headquarters,
5400 Bishop Blvd,
Cheyenne, WY-82006
Phone Number:
(307) 777-4600
FAQ on WY Hunting Seasons
When does the Wyoming Hunting Season 2023-2024 begin?
The Wyoming Hunting Season 2023-2024 commences on September 1, 2023, for the general season. However, On August 15, 2023, several hunting seasons, such as the elk archery season, begin early.
What type of license do you require to hunt a Deer in Wyoming?
Wyoming offers limited and general deer hunting licenses. The license needed varies on the deer, hunting location, and weapon. Deer hunting permits for non-residents are regional. However, public land hunters and deer make it difficult to get some permits. Hunters may request permission to hunt on private property. The state chooses and distributes licenses yearly. Before hunting deer in Wyoming, check the licensing requirements.
What to do after harvesting a deer in Wyoming?
Wyoming’s Game and Fish Department compels hunters to report deer harvests. Hunters may meet this requirement by mailing a postcard, accessing the official website (https://wgfd.wyo.gov/Hunting/Harvest-Surveys), or phoning 1-800-216-0477. Wildlife management relies on harvest reports for conservation and sustainable hunting. Hunters help Wyoming maintain healthy deer populations and the hunting culture by quickly reporting their harvest.
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