Wyoming Hunt Planner

Welcome to the Wyoming Game and Fish Department's Hunt Planner. In the sections that follow, you will find interactive maps, species-specific hunt information, drawing odds, harvest information, public access and much more.

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If you want to hunt antelope, you’ve come to the right place. Wyoming has more antelope than the rest of the continent, and harvest success commonly exceeds 85 percent. Pronghorn, called antelope here, are found only in western North America.

Hunt Area 65

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Apply For Season Dates Archery Dates License Limitations
065-1 Sep. 19 - Oct. 31 Aug. 15 - Sep. 18 Any antelope
065-6 Sep. 19 - Oct. 31 Aug. 15 - Sep. 18 Doe or fawn
065-7* Sep. 1 - Nov. 7 Aug. 15 - Aug. 31 Doe or fawn valid north of the Little Popo Agie River; also valid in Area 66 west of the Little Popo Agie River
* Difficult Public Access
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Approx. % of Public Land: 80%
Access to Public Land: Good
Access Notes: Much of Antelope Hunt Area 65 is public land, with good access. Most private lands are found off the Shoshone National Forest north of the Little Popo Agie River near Lander, and along major watercourses. Access to these private lands is limited. Landowner information may be found under the Hunter-Landowner Assistance Program under the Public Access heading on our website at https://wgfd.wyo.gov
Mapping Resources: Lander, South Pass

Additional Information: None
USFS Designated Wilderness Areas: The Popo Agie Wilderness lies within the boundaries of the hunt area however, it is not occupied habitat.
Hunting Access in Wyoming - Public Access Summary

Parcels of land where Game and Fish facilitates management of hunters for access to hunt.


Available Walk in Hunting for this Hunt Area

Fremont County Walk In Area 17 More Info
Fremont County Walk In Area 26 More Info
Fremont County Walk In Area 27 More Info

Parcels of land where Game and Fish facilitates management of hunters for access to hunt. 


Available Public access Areas for this Hunt Area

Mexican Creek More Info
Mud Springs More Info

Parcels of land where Game and Fish facilitates management of hunters for access to hunt. SW TEST


Available Wildlife Habitat Management areas for this Hunt Area

Red Canyon More Info

  • Nonresident Deadlines
  • Applications Open: January 2, 2026
  • Application Deadline: June 1, 2026
  • Modify & Withdrawal Deadline: June 1, 2026
  • Tentative Draw Results Available: June 18, 2026
  • Preference Point Only***: July 1, 2026 - November 2, 2026
  • Resident Deadlines
  • Applications Open: January 2, 2026
  • Application Deadline: June 1, 2026
  • Modify & Withdrawal Deadline: June 1, 2026
  • Tentative Draw Results Available: June 18, 2026

*** An applicant must be at least eleven (11) years old at the time of submitting an application to purchase a preference point and must be at least twelve (12) years old by December 31 of that year.

  • Nonresident Fees
  • Full Price Landowner License: $326.00
  • Full Price Landowner Youth License**: $110.00
  • Full Price License: $326.00
  • Full Price Youth License**: $110.00
  • Preference Point Only Youth***: $10.00
  • Preference Point Only: $31.00
  • Reduced Price Doe/Fawn License: $34.00
  • Reduced Price Landowner Doe/Fawn License: $34.00
  • Reduced Price Landowner Youth Doe/Fawn License**: $19.00
  • Reduced Price Youth Doe/Fawn License**: $19.00
  • Special License: $1,200.00
  • Resident Fees
  • Full Price Landowner License: $37.00
  • Full Price Landowner Youth License**: $15.00
  • Full Price License: $37.00
  • Full Price Youth License**: $15.00
  • Reduced Price Doe/Fawn License: $22.00
  • Reduced Price Landowner Doe/Fawn License: $22.00
  • Reduced Price Landowner Youth Doe/Fawn License**: $14.00
  • Reduced Price Youth Doe/Fawn License**: $14.00

** An applicant may apply for any big game license if he/she is eleven (11) years of age and has not attained eighteen (18) years of age at the time of application. Any person may take a big or trophy game animal at eleven (11) years of age if the person will attain twelve (12) years of age by the end of that calendar year. Persons who are less than eighteen (18) years of age and at least eleven (11) years of age at the time of application may apply for a youth license and remit youth fees. Applicants under the age of eighteen (18) may have their parent or legal guardian submit an application on their behalf.

*** An applicant must be at least eleven (11) years old at the time of submitting an application to purchase a preference point and must be at least twelve (12) years old by December 31 of that year.

Buck/Any Drawing Odds

2025 Drawing odds

Nonresident Landowner Preference Point

Hunt Type Quota Issued Preference Points Drawing Odds
1 15 1 3 100.00%
1 14 0 < 3 100.00%
1 14 0 2 100.00%
1 14 0 < 2 100.00%
1 14 0 1 100.00%
1 14 0 < 1 100.00%
1 14 4 0 100.00%

Nonresident Landowner Random

Hunt Type Total Quota Landowner Licenses Issued Landowner License Odds
1 5 0 100.00%

Nonresident Special Preference Point

Hunt Type Quota Issued Preference Points Drawing Odds
1 5 5 < 8 100.00%
1 0 <= 7 0.00%

Nonresident Special Random

Hunt Type Total Quota First choice Applicants First choice odds
1 1 16 6.25%

Nonresident Preference Point

Hunt Type Quota Issued Preference Points Drawing Odds
1 7 1 16 100.00%
1 6 0 < 16 100.00%
1 6 0 15 100.00%
1 6 0 < 15 100.00%
1 6 0 14 100.00%
1 6 0 < 14 100.00%
1 6 0 13 100.00%
1 6 0 < 13 100.00%
1 6 1 12 100.00%
1 5 0 < 12 100.00%
1 5 0 11 100.00%
1 5 0 < 11 100.00%
1 5 1 10 100.00%
1 4 4 < 10 66.67%
1 0 <= 9 0.00%

Nonresident Random

Hunt Type Total Quota First choice Applicants First choice odds
1 2 118 1.69%

Doe/Fawn Drawing Odds

2025 Drawing odds

Nonresident Landowner

Hunt Type Total Quota Landowner Licenses Issued Landowner License Odds
7 10 1 100.00%

Nonresident

Hunt Type Total Quota First choice Applicants First choice odds
7 9 96 9.38%

Buck/Any Drawing Odds

2025 Drawing odds

Resident Landowner

Hunt Type Total Quota Landowner Licenses Issued Landowner License Odds
1 80 29 100.00%

Resident

Hunt Type Total Quota First choice Applicants First choice odds
1 51 327 15.60%

Doe/Fawn Drawing Odds

2025 Drawing odds

Resident Landowner

Hunt Type Total Quota Landowner Licenses Issued Landowner License Odds
7 40 2 100.00%

Resident

Hunt Type Total Quota First choice Applicants First choice odds
7 38 249 15.26%

Topography and Vegetation: Antelope Hunt Area 65 encompasses a diverse range of habitats, from alpine and montane forest country in the western end, across rolling sagebrush-covered foothills, down to sagebrush steppe and alkaline saltbush and greasewood desert flats in the eastern end. Ephemeral streams, creeks and rivers cut through the hunt area from the forest down to the Popo Agie and Sweetwater Rivers, providing good water sources throughout.
General Statement Regarding this Hunt Area: Antelope may be found in good densities virtually throughout the hunt area although they do not occupy the heavily timbered forest. They may be found near the forest edge around 8400 feet in elevation and lower. Weather may vary from dry and windy with temperatures in the 70s and 80s to freezing cold with significant snowfall, even in the September portion of the hunt. Fall snowstorms can initiate migration for many of these antelope, particularly out of higher elevations. Much of Hunt Area 65 is remote, far from services or cell coverage, and carrying extra fuel, water, food, and spare tires is advised. Roads in the alkaline and creek bottom portions of this hunt area become muddy and nearly impassable when wet, while roads in more sandy areas often remain drivable even with a little precipitation. Rut for pronghorn in this area typically peaks in the last week of September and the first part of October.
Additional Hunting Opportunities: Cottontail rabbits are typically abundant in desert shrub/greasewood habitats and around rock outcrops in this area. Good sage-grouse hunting is found in much of the area. Ruffed and blue (dusky) grouse opportunities are good on the Shoshone National Forest. Chukar and gray partridge opportunities are decent, but numbers fluctuate from year to year. Consult the Chapter 11 Upland Game Bird and Small Game Hunting Regulation for season dates, license requirements and bag/possession limits. The Sweetwater River offers opportunities for trout fishing and some waterfowl hunting.
Herd Unit Job Completion Report: Hunt Area 65 is one of seven hunt areas making up the Beaver Rim pronghorn (antelope) herd, along with Hunt Areas 66, 67, 68, 69, 74 and 106. See the PR632 (Beaver Rim) Job Completion Report for more detailed information on management of this herd.

Wyoming state law requires nonresidents to hunt with a resident guide in designated wilderness areas. This does not mean the entire Hunt Area, only within the boundaries of the wilderness area.

 

The resident guide does not have to be a professional; a Wyoming resident who holds a big game or trophy game hunting license is able to obtain a Resident Guide License to guide two nonresident hunters a year in wilderness areas. Resident guides simply need to register at any Game and Fish office.

 

Percentage of this Hunt Area with Designated Wilderness: 18.46%

 

For More Information: Resident Guide Information


Contact: ph: (307) 777-4600
Regional Offices

Area 65 - Type 1
2025 HARVEST REPORT
Hunt Area 65
# Days Hunted 263
Days/Hunter 3.1
Total Area Harvest 85
Hunter Success 82.50%
Area 65 - Type 7
2025 HARVEST REPORT
Hunt Area 65
# Days Hunted 205
Days/Hunter 13.7
Total Area Harvest 15
Hunter Success 46.90%

Hunter Education Requirements

No person born on or after January 1, 1966, may take any wildlife by the use of firearms on land other than that of his own family, unless the person possesses or can demonstrate they have obtained a certificate of competency and safety in the use and handling of firearms.

All Elk Hunt Area 75 and 79 (Grand Teton National Park) hunters, regardless of age, must possess and exhibit a valid hunter safety certificate.

Compliance will be checked in the field.

Hunter Education Exemptions

If you meet the Armed Forces/Wyoming Peace Officer exemption requirements or you have obtained special 1 year authorization through the Hunter Mentor Program, you are exempt from hunter education.

Hunter Mentor Program

Any person born on or after January 1, 1966, who has not received a certificate of competency and safety in the use and handling of firearms, may apply to the Department for a special authorization to take wildlife with the use of a firearm while being accompanied by a mentor. A special authorization issued to an individual shall be valid for one (1) year from the date of issue and shall be in the possession of the recipient at all times while in the field.

Animal carcasses must be disposed of properly at designated sites that allow for it. Please click on this link to locate an area near you and check with the disposal site for details regarding your carcass disposal.

Carcass Disposal Sites in Wyoming

Lander Regional Office
260 Buena Vista
Lander, WY 82520
(307) 332-2688

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About Antelope Hunting in Wyoming

Limited Quota

All Wyoming antelope hunt areas are managed under a limited quota framework, meaning there are a set number of licenses valid for each specific hunt area. All hunt areas have full-price "any" antelope licenses (Type 0, 1, 2 or 9). Most hunt areas also provide reduced-price limited quota "doe/fawn" licenses (Type 6, 7 or 8), which can be obtained separately or in addition to a full-price license.

 

After the license draw has been held, hunters can purchase a second "any antelope" license in specific hunt areas, if still available. "Any antelope" licenses still available after the draw are typically found in areas that are predominately private land, so hunters are encouraged to line up access before buying the license. Hunters may purchase up to four doe/fawn antelope licenses, only two of which can be obtained through the draw.

Location

Wyoming's most sought after antelope hunting is primarily found in south-central, central and southwest Wyoming. Most hunt areas in these parts of Wyoming have ample public access on lands managed by the BLM. Public land hunt areas are typically hard to draw. Antelope are also abundant in northeast and east-central Wyoming, although finding access can be difficult because the area is largely private land.

 

In the table of tentative antelope hunting season information for this coming year, some license types are denoted with an asterisk (*) as having difficult public access. For these license types, there is limited opportunity to harvest an antelope on accessible public land. If applying for a license type(s) with difficult public access, hunters should recognize that hunter densities may be high on accessible public land or that antelope densities may be low. In these cases, hunters should consider securing access to private land well in advance.