Permissions Slips and Application Dates
Antlerless Elk Draw Permission slips are issued on a rolling first-come, first-serve basis for area 8 elk hunting for various time periods November 1 - January 31. Ten (10) permission slips will be available for antlerless elk hunting access during the first two sessions for Type 8 licenses only, Twenty (20) permission slips for the last four sessions will be available for antlerless elk only. Please see ranch rules for more information.
Week | Permission Slips | Permission Slip Applications Open & Closing Dates: | Hunt Dates |
1 | 10 (Type 8 only) | October 20, 2025 - 8:00 AM (MST) - November 14, 2025 - 11:59 PM (MST) | November 1 - November 14 |
2 | 10 (Type 8 only) | November 3, 2025 - 8:00 AM (MST) - November 28, 2025 - 11:59 PM (MST) | November 15 - November 28 |
3 | 20 (Type 8 only) | November 17, 2025 - 8:00 AM (MST) - December 12, 2025 - 11:59 PM (MST) | November 29 - December 12 |
4 | 20 (Type 8 only) | December 1, 2025 - 8:00 AM (MST) - December 26, 2025 - 11:59 PM (MST) | December 13 - December 26 |
5 | 20 (Type 8 only) | December 15, 2025 - 8:00 AM (MST) - January 13, 2026 - 11:59 PM (MST) | December 27 - January 13 |
6 | 20 (Type 8 only) | January 5, 2026 - 8:00 AM (MST) - January 31, 2026 - 11:59 PM (MST) | January 14 - January 31 |
Antlerless Elk
11570
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 | - | - | - | - |
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 Lewis-Ranch Hunter Management Area (HMA) is located Lewis Ranch HMA is located on Sand Creek Road by the Colorado border., and is comprised of private and/or leased lands of.
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.