Please review the general regulations for Public Access, which are set by the Wyoming Game and Fish Commission (found here in Chapter 23), as well as rules governing each unique area.

AccessYes Programs

Assisting private landowners to provide hunters and anglers places to hunt and fish.

WALK IN HUNTING

Private or inaccessible land on which Wyoming Game and Fish Department has leased rights for public hunting.

WALK IN FISHING

Private or inaccessible land on which Wyoming Game and Fish Department has leased rights for public fishing.

HUNTER MANAGEMENT AREAS

Parcels of land where Wyoming Game & Fish Department facilitates management of hunters for access to hunt including the National Elk Refuge.

HUNTER / LANDOWNER ASSISTANCE PROGRAM

An opportunity for the Department to list information so hunters seeking access can contact these willing landowners directly.

National Elk Refuge Hunting

For More information on hunting the National Elk Refuge, click on the links below.
National Elk Refuge - Elk Hunt
National Elk Refuge - Bison Hunt

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Department Owned Lands

Department owned lands that allow hunting, fishing, camping and other outdoor activities.

WILDLIFE HABITAT MANAGEMENT AREAS

The Department maintains approximately 450,000 acres of land under deed, lease or by agreement.

PUBLIC ACCESS AREAS

Department owned property, to provide responsible use of public access areas, and reduce disturbance to wildlife.

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