Wyoming Bag Limits
Complete daily limits, possession limits, and season limits for hunting and fishing in Wyoming.
Wyoming Bag Limits
Complete guide to daily limits, possession limits, season limits, and size restrictions for hunting and fishing in Wyoming. Updated for the current season.
Big Game
9 species
Game Birds
7 species
Fish Species
3 species
Total Species
19
Big Game
9 species in Wyoming
| Species | Daily | Possession | Season | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elk | 1 | - | Per license held | General and limited quota areas |
| Mule Deer | 1 | - | Per license held | General and limited quota |
| White-tailed Deer | 1 | - | - | Eastern WY; often limited |
| Pronghorn | 1 | - | Per license held | Abundant populations |
| Moose | 1 | - | 1 per lifetime | Once-in-lifetime opportunity |
| Bighorn Sheep | 1 | - | 1 per lifetime | - |
| Mountain Goat | 1 | - | 1 per lifetime | - |
| Black Bear | 1 | - | 1 per year | - |
| Mountain Lion | 1 | - | Per license | - |
Upland Birds
5 species in Wyoming
| Species | Daily | Possession | Season | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wild Turkey | 2 | - | 2 per year | - |
| Sage Grouse | 2 | 4 | - | Limited areas |
| Sharp-tailed Grouse | 3 | 9 | - | - |
| Pheasant | 3 | 6 | - | Eastern WY |
| Dove | 15 | 45 | - | - |
Fish
3 species in Wyoming
| Species | Daily | Possession | Season | Size Limit | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rainbow Trout | 6 | - | - | - | Varies by water |
| Cutthroat Trout | 3 | - | - | - | Special regulations on native populations |
| Walleye | 6 | - | - | Varies by reservoir | - |
Wyoming Special Notes
Wyoming offers general elk/deer licenses in many areas. Research unit quota odds.
Wyoming Regulations Overview
State wildlife agency and regulations information
- Species Covered
- 19 species with regulations
- Big Game Species
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- Elk
- Mule Deer
- White-tailed Deer
- Pronghorn
- Moose
- Bighorn Sheep
- Wildlife Agency
- Wyoming Game and Fish Department
This information is for reference only. Always verify regulations with your state wildlife agency before hunting or fishing.
Last verified: January 2026
Wyoming Bag Limits FAQ
Common questions about harvest limits in Wyoming
What is the deer bag limit in Wyoming?
In Wyoming, the daily deer limit is 1. Eastern WY; often limited
What big game can I hunt in Wyoming?
Wyoming regulates: Elk, Mule Deer, White-tailed Deer, Pronghorn, Moose, Black Bear. Each species carries its own daily, possession, and (where applicable) season limit on the table above.
What are the headline fishing limits in Wyoming?
Top species in Wyoming: Rainbow Trout 6/day; Cutthroat Trout 3/day; Walleye 6/day (Varies by reservoir). Water-body-specific regs can override the statewide line.
Are there Wyoming-specific regulations to flag?
Wyoming offers general elk/deer licenses in many areas. Research unit quota odds.
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