Permissions Slips and Application Dates
Elk Draw Permission slips are issued on a rolling first-come, first-serve basis for elk hunting for various time periods November 21 - January 31. Ten (10) permission slips will be available for hunting access during each of the following periods. One (1) slip will be for Type 1 licenses and nine (9) for Type 8 licenses. Applications for permission slips are accepted starting the Friday 10 days prior to the start of each hunt period, except first hunt period, at 8:00 AM (Mountain Time). Please see ranch rules for more information
Species/License Types | Permission Slips | Permission Slip Applications Open & Closing Dates: | Hunt Dates |
Week 1: Elk Area 8 | 10 (1 type 1: 9 type 8) | November 7, 2025_8:00 AM (MST) - November 23, 2025_11:59 PM (MST) | November 21 - 23 |
Week 2: Elk Area 8 | 10 (1 type 1: 9 type 8) | November 21, 2025_8:00 AM (MST) - December 7, 2025_11:59 PM (MST) | December 1 - 7 |
Week 3: Elk Area 8 | 10 (1 type 1: 9 type 8) | December 5, 2025_8:00 AM (MST) - December 21, 2025_11:59 PM (MST) | December 15 - 21 |
Week 4: Elk Area 8 | 10 (1 type 1: 9 type 8) | December 19, 2025_8:00 AM (MST) - January 4, 2026_11:59 PM (MST) | December 29 - January 4 |
Week 5: Elk Area 8 | 10 (1 type 1: 9 type 8) | January 2, 2026_8:00 AM (MST) - January 18, 2026_11:59 PM (MST) | January 12 - 18 |
Week 6: Elk Area 8 | 10 (1 type 1: 9 type 8) | January 16, 2026_8:00 AM (MST) - January 31, 2026_11:59 PM (MST) | January 26 - 31 |
Elk
3611
Laramie Regional Office
1212 S. Adams St.
Laramie WY 82070
(307) 745-4046
Big and Trophy Game Allowed on this HMA:
| Antelope | Doe/Fawn Antelope | Deer | Doe/Fawn Deer | Elk | Cow/Calf Elk | Moose | Bighorn Sheep | Mountain Lion | Black Bear |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| - | - | - | - | X - 8 | X - 8 | - | - | - | - |
Small Game, Upland and Game Birds Allowed on this HMA:
| Waterfowl | Pheasant | Sharp-Tailed Grouse | Sage-Grouse | Blue Grouse | Sandhill Crane | Dove | Partridge | Turkey | Rabbit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
General HMA Information
The Cherokee-Park Hunter Management Area (HMA) is located Approximately 20 miles south of Laramie between US-287 and the Cherokee Park Road, and is comprised of private and/or leased lands of the Craig Angus Ranch.
Each hunter must possess an appropriate permission slip and vehicle pass for the time period and type(s) of animal they are hunting before entering the HMA.
Each Hunter Management Area has a unique set of ranch rules. It is the hunter’s responsibility to know, understand, and comply with the ranch rules in order to utilize the HMA. Failure to comply is a violation of Game and Fish Commission Regulations and may result in fines, the termination of access privileges, and/or other legal penalties. Hunters should abide by the ranch rules and respect the landowner and the land for continued access opportunities. Remember, we are guests on their property!
The Wyoming Game & Fish Department commends these participating ranches for their contributions to wildlife management and hunter access.