Wyoming Regulations
Hunting and fishing regulations, seasons, species information, and public access resources for the state of Wyoming.
Overview
Wyoming offers legendary big-game hunting, vast public lands, mountain ranges, sagebrush country, and world-class trout fisheries.
Below are quick links to seasons, species, licensing, and access information.
Season Information
- Elk (archery & rifle — general & limited quota)
- Mule Deer & Whitetail Deer (limited quota & general)
- Pronghorn (limited quota)
- Moose, Bighorn Sheep, Mountain Goat (lottery)
- Black Bear & Mountain Lion
- Turkey seasons (spring & fall)
- Small game & upland birds
- Waterfowl (Central & Pacific Flyways)
- Fishing seasons (trout, walleye, pike, lake trout)
Licensing
Wyoming requires appropriate licenses for hunting and fishing activities.
- Hunting license (resident & non-resident)
- Fishing license (annual, 1-day, 5-day)
- Limited quota big-game tags (elk, deer, pronghorn)
- Moose, sheep, goat, bison (lottery)
- Conservation stamp (mandatory)
- Harvest reporting (required for select species)
Key Species
- Elk
- Mule Deer
- Whitetail Deer
- Pronghorn
- Moose, Bighorn Sheep, Mountain Goat
- Black Bear & Mountain Lion
- Trout (rainbow, brown, cutthroat, brook)
- Walleye, Pike, Lake Trout
Public Land & Access
Wyoming offers massive public access through national forests, BLM lands, state lands, and walk-in hunting & fishing areas.
- National Forests (Shoshone, Bridger-Teton, Bighorn, Medicine Bow)
- Bureau of Land Management (BLM) lands
- State Trust Lands
- Walk-In Areas (hunting & fishing)
- Hunter Management Areas (HMAs)
- Major rivers & reservoirs (Snake, North Platte, Flaming Gorge)