Muddy Mountain Hunter Management Area

Permissions Slips and Application Dates

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

 

Permission slip applications for antelope and elk areas 7 and 16 open July 21 - 8:00 AM (MST). 

 

Permission slip applications for elk area 19, type 1 and 2, opens July 21 - 8:00 AM (MST) and will be valid September 1 - September 30 for archery hunting only. 

 

Permission slip applications for elk area 19, type 1, 2, 4, 5, 6 will open September 15 - 8:00 AM (MST) and will be valid October 1 - January 31. 

 

Please see Ranch Rules for more information.

Species/License Types

Permission Slips

Permission Slip Applications Open:

Hunt Dates

Antelope Area 32: Type 1, 6, 7

Unlimited

July 21, 2025 - 8:00 AM (MST)

*see commission regulations

Antelope Area 47: Type 1, 2, 6

Unlimited

July 21, 2025 - 8:00 AM (MST)

*see commission regulations

Elk Area 7: Type 1, 2, 6

Unlimited

July 21, 2025 - 8:00 AM (MST)

*see commission regulations

Elk Area 16: Type 1, 2, 4, 6, 7

Unlimited

July 21, 2025 - 8:00 AM (MST)

*see commission regulations

Archery Only:

 Elk Area 19: Type 1, 2

Unlimited

July 21, 2025 - 8:00 AM (MST)

Sept. 1, 2025 – Sept. 30, 2025 

Elk Area 19: Type 1, 2, 4, 5, 6

Unlimited

September 15, 2025 - 8:00 AM (MST)

Oct. 1, 2025 – Jan. 31, 2026 

Special Message

NO PERMISSION SLIPS GIVEN FOR DEER

Antelope, Elk

43979

 

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

No taking of deer, mountain lion, black bear, sage grouse, partridge, or blue (dusky) grouse without landowner written permission! 

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. 

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 - 32/47 X - 32/47 - - X - 7/16/19 X - 7/16/19 - - - -

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

The Muddy-Mountain Hunter Management Area (HMA) is located south of Casper, and is comprised of private and/or leased lands of Miles Land & Livestock, Five Bar T Ranch, Garrett Ranch, Bates Creek Cattle Company, Eagle Ridge Ranch, Porter Family Trust, Stearns Limited Partnership, and Linda Wilson.


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.