National Elk Refuge Elk Hunter Management Area
Permissions Slips and Application Dates
2025 NER Elk Initial Draw
Elk Draw Permission Slips for National Elk Refuge: Only full price youth licenses (Type 1,2,3,4,5,9, General) are valid for the Youth Only Hunt periods (I,J). All elk licenses excluding type 8 licenses are valid for Antlerless Elk Only hunt periods (A-H, K). Only Hunt Area 77 Type 6 licenses are valid for Hunt Period L. Hunters holding a Hunt Area 77 Type 6 license for Hunt Period L may apply for a hunt period (A-K) in addition to Hunt Period L. You may apply for only one of the following draw hunt dates (A-K) and choose one leftover permission slip on a first come-first serve basis beginning September 19, 2025 8:00 AM. All times are MST.
Hunt Period | Hunt Description | Application Dates | Draw Date | Hunt Dates |
| Hunt Period A | Antlerless | Aug. 1, 2025 8:00 am - Sept. 18, 2025 at 11:59 pm | Sept. 19, 2025 at 8:00 am | Nov 1 - 2 |
| Hunt Period B | Antlerless | Aug. 1, 2025 8:00 am - Sept. 18, 2025 at 11:59 pm | Sept. 19, 2025 at 8:00 am | Nov 3 - 6 |
| Hunt Period C | Antlerless | Aug. 1, 2025 8:00 am - Sept. 18, 2025 at 11:59 pm | Sept. 19, 2025 at 8:00 am | Nov 7 - 9 |
| Hunt Period D | Antlerless | Aug. 1, 2025 8:00 am - Sept. 18, 2025 at 11:59 pm | Sept. 19, 2025 at 8:00 am | Nov 10 - 13 |
| Hunt Period E | Antlerless | Aug. 1, 2025 8:00 am - Sept. 18, 2025 at 11:59 pm | Sept. 19, 2025 at 8:00 am | Nov 14 - 16 |
| Hunt Period F | Antlerless | Aug. 1, 2025 8:00 am - Sept. 18, 2025 at 11:59 pm | Sept. 19, 2025 at 8:00 am | Nov 17 - 20 |
| Hunt Period G | Antlerless | Aug. 1, 2025 8:00 am - Sept. 18, 2025 at 11:59 pm | Sept. 19, 2025 at 8:00 am | Nov 21 - 23 |
| Hunt Period H | Antlerless | Aug. 1, 2025 8:00 am - Sept. 18, 2025 at 11:59 pm | Sept. 19, 2025 at 8:00 am | Nov 24 - 26 |
Hunt Period I (Youth Hunt) | Any elk | Aug. 1, 2025 8:00 am - Sept. 18, 2025 at 11:59 pm | Sept. 19, 2025 at 8:00 am | Nov 27 - 28 |
Hunt Period J (Youth Hunt) | Any elk | Aug. 1, 2025 8:00 am - Sept. 18, 2025 at 11:59 pm | Sept. 19, 2025 at 8:00 am | Nov 29 - 30 |
| Hunt Period K | Antlerless | Aug. 1, 2025 8:00 am - Sept. 18, 2025 at 11:59 pm | Sept. 19, 2025 at 8:00 am | Dec 1 - 5 |
Hunt Period L (Only Hunt Area 77 Type 6 licenses valid) | Cow or calf | Nov. 1, 2025 8:00 am - Dec. 19, 2025 at 11:59 pm | N/A | Dec 8 - 19 |
2025 NER Elk Alternate Draw
Elk Alternate Draw Permission Slips for National Elk Refuge: Only full price youth licenses (Type 1,2,3,4,5,9, General) are valid for the Youth Only Hunt periods (I,J). All elk licenses excluding type 8 licenses are valid for Antlerless Elk Only hunt periods (A-H, K). Only Hunt Area 77 Type 6 licenses are valid for Hunt Period L. You may apply for only one alternate draw hunt period per week. Leftover permission slips will be available on a first come-first serve basis on the draw date at 8:00 AM. All times are MST.
Hunt Period | Hunt Description | Application Dates | Draw Date | Hunt Dates |
| Hunt Period A | Antlerless | Oct. 20, 2025 8:00 am - Oct. 23, 2025 11:59 pm | Oct. 24, 2025 at 8:00 am | Nov 1 - 2 |
| Hunt Period B | Antlerless | Oct. 27, 2025 8:00 am - Oct. 30, 2025 11:59 pm | Oct. 31, 2025 at 8:00 am | Nov 3 - 6 |
| Hunt Period C | Antlerless | Oct. 27, 2025 8:00 am - Oct. 30, 2025 11:59 pm | Oct. 31, 2025 at 8:00 am | Nov 7 - 9 |
| Hunt Period D | Antlerless | Nov. 3, 2025 8:00 am - Nov. 6, 2025 11:59 pm | Nov. 7, 2025 at 8:00 am | Nov 10 - 13 |
| Hunt Period E | Antlerless | Nov. 3, 2025 8:00 am - Nov. 6, 2025 11:59 pm | Nov. 7, 2025 at 8:00 am | Nov 14 - 16 |
| Hunt Period F | Antlerless | Nov. 10, 2025 8:00 am - Nov. 13, 2025 11:59 pm | Nov. 14, 2025 at 8:00 am | Nov 17 - 20 |
| Hunt Period G | Antlerless | Nov. 10, 2025 8:00 am - Nov. 13, 2025 11:59 pm | Nov. 14, 2025 at 8:00 am | Nov 21 - 23 |
| Hunt Period H | Antlerless | Nov. 17, 2025 8:00 am - Nov. 20, 2025 11:59 pm | Nov. 21, 2025 at 8:00 am | Nov 24 - 26 |
Hunt Period I (Youth Hunt) | Any elk | Nov. 17, 2025 8:00 am - Nov. 20, 2025 11:59 pm | Nov. 21, 2025 at 8:00 am | Nov 27 - 28 |
Hunt Period J (Youth Hunt) | Any elk | Nov. 17, 2025 8:00 am - Nov. 20, 2025 11:59 pm | Nov. 21, 2025 at 8:00 am | Nov 29 - 30 |
| Hunt Period K | Antlerless | Nov. 24, 2025 8:00 am - Nov. 27, 2025 11:59 pm | Nov. 28, 2025 at 8:00 am | Dec 1 - 5 |
Hunt Period L (Only Hunt Area 77 Type 6 licenses valid) | Cow or calf | Nov. 1, 2025 8:00 am - Dec. 19, 2025 11:59 pm | N/A | Dec 8 - 19 |
24451
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| - | - | - | - | X - 77 | X - 77 | - | - | - | - |
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 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.