Wyoming hunt Planner

Welcome to our 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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2024 Fall Changes

Changes are proposed for the upcoming fall season. Applications are open. Please read the proposed changes.

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Wild turkeys were originally introduced to Wyoming in 1935 when New Mexico traded nine hens and six toms to Wyoming in exchange for sage grouse. The initial release site was near Cottonwood Creek in western Platte County.

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Hunt Area 1

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Apply For Season Dates Achery Dates License Limitations
GENERAL Apr. 20 - May. 31 -
001-3 Apr. 1 - May. 31 -
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  • Nonresident Deadlines
  • Applications Open: April 1, 2024
  • Application Deadline: May 31, 2024
  • Modify & Withdrawal Deadline: May 31, 2024
  • Tentative Draw Results Available: July 16, 2024
  • Preference Point Only***: -
  • Resident Deadlines
  • Applications Open: April 1, 2024
  • Application Deadline: May 31, 2024
  • Modify & Withdrawal Deadline: May 31, 2024
  • Tentative Draw Results Available: July 16, 2024

  • Resident Fees
  • Full Price License: $16.00
  • Pioneer Heritage Landowner License: $10.00
  • Pioneer Heritage License: $10.00
  • Pioneer Landowner License: $2.00
  • Pioneer License: $2.00
  • Nonresident Fees
  • License: $74.00
  • Nonresident Landowner License: $74.00

** 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 must be at least fourteen (14) years of age prior to September 15 of the application year in order to hunt wild bison. Applicants under the age of eighteen (18) may have their parent or legal guardian submit an application on their behalf.

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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.

Casper Regional Office
3030 Energy Lane
Casper, WY 82604
(307) 473-3400

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About Turkey Hunting in Wyoming

Limited Quota

Turkey hunting, both spring and fall, has a growing following in Wyoming. Many areas are hunted with a general license (full price), that can be purchased over-the-counter, but some areas have a limited quota license (Type 1 and Type 3). Limited quota licenses are issued by drawing. A separate license is required to hunt turkeys during the spring and fall seasons. Hunters can obtain general licenses either through the draw or at license selling agents throughout the season.

Location

Turkey hunt area 1, the Black Hills, is Wyoming’s best public land hunt area. Situated close to turkey range in Montana, South Dakota and Nebraska, some hunters will come to the Black Hills for a multi-state spring Merriam’s hunt. Public land hunting is also available on scattered portions of the Medicine Bow National Forest between Casper and Wheatland.

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