Wyoming Shooting Hours
30 minutes before sunrise to 30 minutes after sunset under Wyoming default rule, plus 4 species-specific exceptions.
Wyoming Shooting Hours
4 Wyoming species (Deer, Elk, Pronghorn, Moose) carry rules that depart from the statewide default.
Wyoming shooting-hours quirks
The WY-specific timing details that the standard half-hour rule doesn't capture
Mountain Time statewide, half-hour window across species. Wyoming's legendary wind doesn't shift the legal rule — it shifts whether the legal rule matters, since sustained 40-plus mph wind shuts down most public-land hunting regardless of how much daylight is technically legal.
Wyoming Shooting Hours Rules
Codified by Wyoming Game and Fish Department.
- Default Shooting Hours
- 30 minutes before sunrise to 30 minutes after sunset
- Species with Special Rules
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- Deer: 30min before to 30min after
- Elk: 30min before to 30min after
- Pronghorn: 30min before to 30min after
- Moose: 30min before to 30min after
- Wildlife Agency
- Wyoming Game and Fish Department
Confirm with Wyoming Game and Fish Department before each hunt — WY reissues regulations annually.
Last verified: January 2026
Run the Wyoming shooting hours calculator
The interactive calculator lives on the main tool page. It will pre-load with Wyoming (WY) and apply the 30 minutes/30 minutes default rule plus any species exceptions.
Wyoming species exceptions
4 species depart from the default rule
| Species | Legal Start | Legal End | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Default (Most Game) | 30 minutes before sunrise | 30 minutes after sunset | Standard rule |
| Deer | 30 minutes before sunrise | 30 minutes after sunset | - |
| Elk | 30 minutes before sunrise | 30 minutes after sunset | - |
| Pronghorn | 30 minutes before sunrise | 30 minutes after sunset | - |
| Moose | 30 minutes before sunrise | 30 minutes after sunset | - |
Wyoming Shooting Hours FAQ
Specific questions about legal hunting times in Wyoming.
What are the legal shooting hours in Wyoming?
In Wyoming, legal shooting hours for most game are 30 minutes before sunrise to 30 minutes after sunset. However, specific species may have different rules - always check the species-specific regulations before hunting.
Do shooting hours vary by species in Wyoming?
Yes, Wyoming has different shooting hours for certain species. For example: Deer (30 min before sunrise to 30 min after sunset); Elk (30 min before sunrise to 30 min after sunset); Pronghorn (30 min before sunrise to 30 min after sunset). Always verify specific rules for your target species.
Where can I find official Wyoming hunting regulations?
Official hunting regulations for Wyoming can be found at the state wildlife agency website. Visit the official source for the most up-to-date information on shooting hours, seasons, and bag limits.
Do I need to adjust shooting hours for Daylight Saving Time in Wyoming?
No, our calculator automatically accounts for Daylight Saving Time based on your selected date. The times shown are in Wyoming's local time zone.
Are there special considerations for hunting in Wyoming?
Mountain Time statewide, half-hour window across species. Wyoming's legendary wind doesn't shift the legal rule — it shifts whether the legal rule matters, since sustained 40-plus mph wind shuts down most public-land hunting regardless of how much daylight is technically legal.
Background reading: how shooting hours are defined · general FAQ.
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