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WY
west Region

Hunting in Wyoming

Everything you need to hunt legally in Wyoming. Access shooting hours calculators, season dates, bag limits, license costs, and hunter education requirements all in one place.

Quick Facts

Digital License

Accepted in field

License Year

January 1 - December 31

Wildlife Agency

WGFD

Draw System

preference points

Updated: January 2026

License Pricing

Wyoming License Costs

Compare resident and non-resident hunting license prices for 2026.

License Type Resident Non-Res
Resident Conservation Stamp $21.50 $21.50
Resident Deer $42.00 $374.00
Resident Elk $58.00 $692.00
Resident Fishing $27.00 $102.00
Season Dates

Wyoming Hunting Seasons

Upcoming and current hunting seasons in Wyoming.

Deer

Archery

Sep 1

to Sep 30

Deer

Rifle

Oct 1

to Nov 10

Elk

Archery

Sep 1

to Sep 30

Elk

Rifle

Oct 1

to Nov 15

Turkey

Apr 1

to May 31

View all Wyoming seasons

Wyoming Game and Fish Department

WGFD

Digital License Info: Digital licenses available through Wyoming Game and Fish online system.

Hunter Education

Wyoming requirements

Online courses Accepted
Field day required No
Course cost Free
Minimum age 11 years
View full requirements

Store Your Wyoming License in Hunter Passport

Keep your WY hunting and fishing licenses alongside all your other states. Works completely offline, displays instantly to game wardens.