Wyoming is a member state of the Interstate Wildlife Violator Compact, which is a reciprocal agreement between states to honor suspensions of hunting, fishing and trapping privileges for wildlife violators. Individuals who are suspended in one member state may have their privileges suspended in the other member states. The IWVC acts as an additional deterrent to violating wildlife laws and strengthens the consequences of illegal hunting, fishing or trapping activities.
The IWVC also benefits wildlife violators, allowing non-residents to be treated as residents when being cited for wildlife violations. Violators from non-member states must post a cash bond in the field or be arrested and booked into jail until bond can be posted. Violators from member states can accept a citation and be released on their own recognizance. Failing to appear for a required court appearance or comply with the terms of the citation can result in a suspension of their license privileges in their home state and the rest of the member states.
There are currently 48 member states in the IWVC and two more states are in the process of joining.
Violator Compact Member States and Effective Dates
Alabama March 1, 2010
Alaska September 8, 2008
Arizona April 1, 1991
Arkansas July 1, 2014
California January 1, 2002
Colorado April 1, 1991
Connecticut April 1, 2014
Delaware June 1, 2019
Florida September 1, 2006
Georgia September 1, 2003
Idaho April 1, 1991
Illinois July 1, 2007
Indiana October 31, 2000
Iowa August 31, 2001
Kansas November 1, 2004
Kentucky July 15, 2008
Louisiana February 1, 2009
Maine September 1, 2014
Maryland February 28, 2000
Michigan October 1, 2005
Minnesota March 1, 2000
Mississippi September 1, 2007
Missouri December 20, 1999
Montana February 2, 1996
Nebraska November 7, 2017
Nevada April 1, 1991
New Hampshire April 1, 2014
New Jersey December 1, 2017
New Mexico August 30, 2001
New York March 1, 2006
North Carolina
North Dakota August 15, 2001
Ohio January 1, 2007
Oklahoma September 20, 2010
Oregon April 1, 1991
Pennsylvania January 1, 2011
Rhode Island June 1, 2014
South Carolina July 1, 2012
South Dakota July 1, 2004
Tennessee November 1, 2006
Texas May 30, 2010
Utah June 1, 1993
Vermont
Virginia
Washington
West Virginia November 23, 2009
Wisconsin April 15, 2008
Wyoming August 3, 1996
Violator Compact FAQs
My privileges were suspended in Wyoming. Can I hunt in other states?
- It is your responsibility to contact the wildlife agency of the state you wish to hunt in prior to purchasing a license or hunting there. If the violation you were suspended for in Wyoming is a suspendable offense in that state, the answer is likely no.
I am a non-resident wishing to hunt in Wyoming but my privileges are suspended in my home state. Can I hunt in Wyoming?
- If the violation you were suspended for in your home state is also a suspendable offense in Wyoming, we will honor the home state suspension.
I had only my hunting and trapping privileges suspended by a court. Can I still fish in Wyoming?
- Yes. The court order will state which privileges are suspended. The court may suspend all license privileges or a combination of hunting, fishing or trapping privileges based on the circumstances of the case.
Contact Information
Violator Compact Administrator
Wyoming Game and Fish Department
3030 Energy Lane
Casper, WY 82604
(307)233-6413