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    Hunting & Trapping

    What do I need to hunt?

    Ensure your hunt is legal in Wyoming! Check the regulations and understand what you need to hunt.

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    Fishing and boating

    Fishing licenses and access

    Get info on fishing licenses, stay up-to-date on regulations and find the best public access for fishing in Wyoming.

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    Public access

    Hunting Access

    Find public access opportunities near you.

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    Watercraft Inspections

    Protect Wyoming waters. All boats entering Wyoming are required to stop for inspection from March 1 - Nov. 30.

    Find a check station
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    Licenses and applications

    Super Tag

    Buy a Super Tag – sales support for on-the-ground conservation projects in Wyoming.

    Support conservation
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    Education & Camps

    Trout in the Classroom

    Applications are open for schools to participate in the Trout in the Classroom program until September 5.

    Apply now

 

Conserving Wildlife,
Serving People

 

The Wyoming Game and Fish Department is dedicated to conserving, enhancing and protecting Wyoming's exceptional fish and wildlife resources and the habitats that support them. We will work with and for the public to provide a wide array of fish and wildlife experiences.

Contact Your Regional Office

Find the contact information for the regional office nearest you. The Game and Fish has eight regional offices.

Contact Information

Apply for Licenses

Submit applications for limited quota big game, preference points, Super Tag raffle, and other special draws.

Apply for licenses

Stay up-to-date on how wildfires are affecting public access.

Hunters and the public can stay informed about fire updates by using resources from the Wyoming State Forestry and the National Interagency Fire Center. They can also check for road closures, advisories, and fire bans on Game and Fish lands.

Learn about wildfire impacts

Latest News

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Bring back the ham
As the nights cool, fall colors emerge and the rut is underway, we are reminded hunting season is upon us. We are fortunate in Wyoming to have strong support for our hunting heritage, with approximately 23 percent of residents participating and four out of five Americans nationwide support hunting. This widespread support…

CWD test results

Was an animal you harvested tested for CWD? You can access your test results through your sportsperson's account. Results are typically available within 3 weeks.

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Hunting & Fishing in Bear Country

Hunters and anglers should take extra precautions when recreating in bear country. 

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Stop Poaching

The Stop Poaching program works because people truly care about Wyoming's wildlife resources.

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Rules & Regulations

Rules and regulations are set by the Game and Fish commission to conserve and manage wildlife.

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Hunt Planner

Utilize interactive maps, hunt and harvest information and much more to plan your next hunt.

Harvest Information Program (HIP) Permit

All licensed hunters - including pioneers - who hunt migratory game birds such as waterfowl, sandhill cranes, mourning doves, coots, snipe and rails shall possess and exhibit a National Migratory Bird Harvest Information Program (HIP) permit. HIP permits acquired from another state are not transferable to Wyoming. A new HIP permit must be completed for each state hunted.

Get a HIP Permit

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