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National Elk Refuge Bison Hunter Management Area

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Permissions Slips and Application Dates

Bison Hunt Area/License Types available for the National Elk Refuge
Species/LicenseTypesPermission SlipsPermission Slip Applications Open:Hunt Dates
Bison Area 2: Type 1UnlimitedJuly 11, 2024 - 8:00 AM (MST)August 15, 2024 -January 1, 2025

Hand written permission slips will be available January 2- 31, 2025 (end date pending due to elk feeding program) from the Jackson Regional WGFD office (307-733-2321). 

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The National Elk Refuge (NER) is open August 15th - January 31st (end date pending due to elk feeding program) for the take of bison during the specific season as published in the 2024 Wyoming Game & Fish Commission Regulations.

Under the Ranch Rules link, please click on the Download map link  to see the official NER Bison Hunt Map.

For more information see below.
 

Jackson Regional Office
420 North Cache
Jackson, WY 83001
(307) 733-2321

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

General HMA Information

The National-Elk-Refuge Hunter Management Area (HMA) is located north of Jackson, and is comprised of private and/or leased lands of U.S. Fish & Wildlife Services.


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.