National Elk Refuge Elk Hunter Management Area

Permissions Slips and Application Dates


Elk Draw Permission Slips for National Elk Refuge: Only Full Price Licenses (Type 1,2,3,4,5,9, General) are valid for hunt period A. Only full price youth licenses  (Type 1,2,3,4,5,9, General) are valid for the Youth Only Hunt periods (Q,R). All elk licenses excluding type 8 licenses are valid for Antlerless Elk Only hunt periods (B -P, S-W).  You may  apply for only one of the following draw hunt dates (A-W) and choose one leftover permission slip on a first come-first serve basis beginning September 20, 2024 8:00 AM. (MST).
Hunt PeriodHunt DescriptionApplication DatesDraw DateHunt Dates
AAny ElkAugust 1, 2024 - 8:00 AM (MST)
- September 19, 2024 11:59 PM (MST)
September 20, 2024October 9 - 22, 2024 
BAntlerless Elk OnlyAugust 1, 2024 - 8:00 AM (MST)
- September 19, 2024 11:59 PM (MST)
September 20, 2024October 23 - 25, 2024
CAntlerless Elk OnlyAugust 1, 2024 - 8:00 AM (MST)
- September 19, 2024 11:59 PM (MST)
September 20, 2024October 26 - 28, 2024
DAntlerless Elk OnlyAugust 1, 2024 - 8:00 AM (MST)
- September 19, 2024 11:59 PM (MST)
September 20, 2024October 28 - 30, 2024
EAntlerless Elk OnlyAugust 1, 2024 - 8:00 AM (MST)
- September 19, 2024 11:59 PM (MST)
September 20, 2024Oct 30 - Nov 1, 2024
FAntlerless Elk OnlyAugust 1, 2024 - 8:00 AM (MST)
- September 19, 2024 11:59 PM (MST)
September 20, 2024November 2 - 4, 2024
GAntlerless Elk OnlyAugust 1, 2024 - 8:00 AM (MST)
- September 19, 2024 11:59 PM (MST)
September 20, 2024November 4 - 6, 2024
HAntlerless Elk OnlyAugust 1, 2024 - 8:00 AM (MST)
- September 19, 2024 11:59 PM (MST)
September 20, 2024November 6 - 8, 2024
IAntlerless Elk OnlyAugust 1, 2024 - 8:00 AM (MST)
- September 19, 2024 11:59 PM (MST)
September 20, 2024November 9 - 11, 2024
JAntlerless Elk OnlyAugust 1, 2024 - 8:00 AM (MST)
- September 19, 2024 11:59 PM (MST)
September 20, 2024November 11 -13, 2024
KAntlerless Elk OnlyAugust 1, 2024 - 8:00 AM (MST)
- September 19, 2024 11:59 PM (MST)
September 20, 2024November 13 -15, 2024
LAntlerless Elk OnlyAugust 1, 2024 - 8:00 AM (MST)
- September 19, 2024 11:59 PM (MST)
September 20, 2024November 16 - 18, 2024
MAntlerless Elk OnlyAugust 1, 2024 - 8:00 AM (MST)
- September 19, 2024 11:59 PM (MST)
September 20, 2024November 18 - 20, 2024
NAntlerless Elk OnlyAugust 1, 2024 - 8:00 AM (MST)
- September 19, 2024 11:59 PM (MST)
September 20, 2024November 20 -22, 2024
OAntlerless Elk OnlyAugust 1, 2024 - 8:00 AM (MST)
- September 19, 2024 11:59 PM (MST)
September 20, 2024November 23 - 25, 2024
PAntlerless Elk OnlyAugust 1, 2024 - 8:00 AM (MST)
- September 19, 2024 11:59 PM (MST)
September 20, 2024November 25 - 27, 2024
QAny Elk -Youth HuntAugust 1, 2024 - 8:00 AM (MST)
- September 19, 2024 11:59 PM (MST)
September 20, 2024November 28 - 29, 2024
RAny Elk -Youth HuntAugust 1, 2024 - 8:00 AM (MST)
- September 19, 2024 11:59 PM (MST)
September 20, 2024Nov 30 - Dec 1, 2024
SAntlerless Elk OnlyAugust 1, 2024 - 8:00 AM (MST)
- September 19, 2024 11:59 PM (MST)
September 20, 2024December 2 - 4, 2024
TAntlerless Elk OnlyAugust 1, 2024 - 8:00 AM (MST)
- September 19, 2024 11:59 PM (MST)
September 20, 2024December 4 - 6, 2024
UAntlerless Elk OnlyAugust 1, 2024 - 8:00 AM (MST)
- September 19, 2024 11:59 PM (MST)
September 20, 2024December 7 - 9, 2024
VAntlerless Elk OnlyAugust 1, 2024 - 8:00 AM (MST)
- September 19, 2024 11:59 PM (MST)
September 20, 2024December 9 - 11, 2024
WAntlerless Elk OnlyAugust 1, 2024 - 8:00 AM (MST)
- September 19, 2024 11:59 PM (MST)
September 20, 2024December 11 - 13, 2024

 

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 (Q,R). All elk licenses excluding type 8 licenses are valid for Antlerless Elk Only hunt periods (B -P,S-W).  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 (MST). 
Hunt PeriodHunt DescriptionApplication DatesDraw DateHunt Dates
BAntlerless Elk OnlyOctober 18, 2024 - 8:00 AM (MST)
- October 20, 2024 11:59 PM (MST)
October 21, 2024October 23 - 25, 2024 
CAntlerless Elk OnlyOctober 18, 2024 - 8:00 AM (MST)
- October 20, 2024 11:59 PM (MST)
October 21, 2024October 26 - 28, 2024
DAntlerless Elk OnlyOctober 18, 2024 - 8:00 AM (MST)
- October 20, 2024 11:59 PM (MST)
October 21, 2024October 28 - 30, 2024
EAntlerless Elk OnlyOctober 25, 2024 - 8:00 AM (MST)
- October 27, 2024 11:59 PM (MST)
October 28, 2024Oct 30 - Nov 1, 2024
FAntlerless Elk OnlyOctober 25, 2024 - 8:00 AM (MST)
- October 27, 2024 11:59 PM (MST)
October 28, 2024November 2 - 4, 2024
GAntlerless Elk OnlyOctober 25, 2024 - 8:00 AM (MST)
- October 27, 2024 11:59 PM (MST)
October 28, 2024November 4 - 6, 2024
HAntlerless Elk OnlyNovember 1, 2024 - 8:00 AM (MST)
- November 3, 2024 11:59 PM (MST)
November 4, 2024November 6 - 8, 2024
IAntlerless Elk OnlyNovember 1, 2024 - 8:00 AM (MST)
- November 3, 2024 11:59 PM (MST)
November 4, 2024November 9 - 11, 2024
JAntlerless Elk OnlyNovember 1, 2024 - 8:00 AM (MST)
- November 3, 2024 11:59 PM (MST)
November 4, 2024November 11 - 13, 2024
KAntlerless Elk OnlyNovember 8, 2024 - 8:00 AM (MST)
- November 10, 2024 11:59 PM (MST)
November 11, 2024November 13 - 15, 2024
LAntlerless Elk OnlyNovember 8, 2024 - 8:00 AM (MST)
- November 10, 2024 11:59 PM (MST)
November 11, 2024November 16 - 18, 2024
MAntlerless Elk OnlyNovember 8, 2024 - 8:00 AM (MST)
- November 10, 2024 11:59 PM (MST)
November 11, 2024November 18 - 20, 2024
NAntlerless Elk OnlyNovember 15, 2024 - 8:00 AM (MST)
- November 17, 2024 11:59 PM (MST)
November 18, 2024November 20 - 22, 2024
OAntlerless Elk OnlyNovember 15, 2024 - 8:00 AM (MST)
- November 17, 2024 11:59 PM (MST)
November 18, 2024November 23 - 25, 2024
PAntlerless Elk OnlyNovember 15, 2024 - 8:00 AM (MST)
- November 17, 2024 11:59 PM (MST)
November 18, 2024November 25 - 27, 2024
QAny Elk -Youth HuntNovember 22, 2024 - 8:00 AM (MST)
- November 24, 2024 11:59 PM (MST)
November 25, 2024November 28 - 29, 2024
RAny Elk -Youth HuntNovember 22, 2024 - 8:00 AM (MST)
- November 24, 2024 11:59 PM (MST)
November 25, 2024Nov 30 - Dec 1, 2024
SAntlerless Elk OnlyNovember 22, 2024 - 8:00 AM (MST)
- November 24, 2024 11:59 PM (MST)
November 25, 2024December 2 - 4, 2024
TAntlerless Elk OnlyNovember 29, 2024 - 8:00 AM (MST)
- December 1, 2024 11:59 PM (MST)
December 2, 2024December 4 - 6, 2024
UAntlerless Elk OnlyNovember 29, 2024 - 8:00 AM (MST)
- December 1, 2024 11:59 PM (MST)
December 2, 2024December 7 - 9, 2024
VAntlerless Elk OnlyNovember 29, 2024 - 8:00 AM (MST)
- December 1, 2024 11:59 PM (MST)
December 2, 2024December 9 - 11, 2024
WAntlerless Elk OnlyDecember 6, 2024 - 8:00 AM (MST)
- December 8, 2024 11:59 PM (MST)
December 9, 2024December 11 - 13, 2024

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The National Elk Refuge (NER) is open October 9th - December 13th  for the take of elk 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 Elk 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
- - - - 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
- - - - - - - - - -
"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.