Ice Cave Mountain Hunter Management Area

Apply for this HMA Ranch Rules

Map help

View Mobile Map

Download map

Print page

Permissions Slips and Application Dates

Permission slips are unlimited in number for antelope and elk hunting.

Permission slip applications for antelope and elk open July 21 - 8:00 AM (MST).

Please see Ranch Rules for more information.

Species/License Types	Permission Slips	Permission Slip Applications Open:	Hunt Dates
Antelope Area 32: Type 1, 2, 6, 7	Unlimited	July 21, 2026 - 8:00 AM (MST)	*see commission regulations
Elk Area 19: Type 1, 2, 4, 5, 6	Unlimited	July 21, 2026 - 8:00 AM (MST)	*see commission regulations

Species Available

Elk, Antelope

Acres

14290

General Information

Ice Cave Mountain Hunter Management Area is open September 1st - January 31st for the take of antelope and elk during the specific species seasons as published in the current Game and Fish Commission Regulations.

The HMA is a split-off from the Muddy Mountain HMA and was created to encourage elk to remain on the HMA for longer periods. Because of this split, the HMA will be FOOT-TRAFFIC ONLY during the special archery season (Sept. 1 to Sept. 30). During this time, vehicles MUST park in designated parking areas (see map).

On October 1st, the HMA will be open to vehicle traffic, but vehicles must remain on designated routes and continue to park in designated parking areas unless on forest service lands.

NO TRAVEL THROUGH HMA TO TAKE WILDLIFE NOT LISTED ON PERMISSION SLIP!

Permission slips will NOT be given for deer hunting.

Note: Inclement weather typically precludes access to this area by early December. Roads, including the Bates Creek Road and Bates Hole Stock Trail, are not maintained in the winter. Plan appropriately!

See Ranch Rules for more information.

More Information

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

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 - 32	-	-	-	X - 19	-	-	-	-	-

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
-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-

"X" denotes specific species you may hunt on each specific HMA. Hunt Area's Denoted in RED after "X".

General HMA Information

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.