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X Bar Ranch Hunter Management Area - 2023

Permission Slip Options: X-Bar Ranch HMA is open August 15th - October 31st for the taking of Antelope, Elk is from September 1 - January 31 and access through the X-Bar Ranch HMA for Deer (Area 76), Mountain Lion (Area 7) and Bear (Area 8) during the specific species season as published in the 2023 Game and Fish Commission Regulations. 

Hunters may receive either a Strouss Hill OR an X-Bar Ranch permission slip to hunt antelope, NOT BOTH!

Please see ranch rules for more information.

Approx. Acres: 18748
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Application Dates:

Antelope permission slips are issued on a random draw for the taking of antelope September 15th through October 31st.  Archery permision slips are on a first come first serve basis.  Archery hunters can hunt the entire HMA August 15th through September 14th, and "Archery Only " portion September 15th through October 31st.  Please see ranch rules for more information.
Species/License Types Permission Slips Permission Slip Applications Open: Draw Date Hunt Dates
Antelope Area 45 (Archery only) 40 (First Come First Serve) July 13, 2023 - 8:00 AM (MST)  FCFS August 15 - September 14
Antelope Area 45 20 July 13, 2023 - 8:00 AM (MST) - August 1, 2023_11:59 PM (MST) August 2 September 15 - September 22
Antelope Area 45 20 July 13, 2023 - 8:00 AM (MST) - August 1, 2023_11:59 PM (MST) August 2 September 23 - September 29  
Antelope Area 45 20 July 13, 2023 - 8:00 AM (MST) - August 1, 2023_11:59 PM (MST) August 2 September 30 - October 6 
Antelope Area 45 20 July 13, 2023 - 8:00 AM (MST) - August 1, 2023_11:59 PM (MST) August 2 October 7 - 13
Antelope Area 45 20 July 13, 2023 - 8:00 AM (MST) - August 1, 2023_11:59 PM (MST) August 2 October 14 - 20
Antelope Area 45 20 July 13, 2023 - 8:00 AM (MST) - August 1, 2023_11:59 PM (MST) August 2 October 21 - 31

Elk permission slips are issued on a random draw for the taking of antelope September1st through January 31st.  Please see ranch rules for more information.
Species/License Types Permission Slips Permission Slip Applications Open: Draw Date Hunt Dates
Elk Area 9 Unlimited July 13, 2023 - 8:00 AM (MST)  None September 1 - January 31

Game Animal access through the X-Bar Ranch HMA for Deer (Area 76), Mountain Lion (Area 7) and Bear (Area 8) permission slips are unlimited.  Please see ranch rules for more information.
Species/License Types Permission Slips Permission Slip Applications Open: Draw Date Hunt Dates
Deer, Mountain Lion and Bear Unlimited July 13, 2023 - 8:00 AM (MST)  None September 1 - Janaury 31

Other Species listed permission slips are issued on a unlimited basis for the taking of Predators, Furbearers, or Waterfowl  October 1 - March 31.  Please see ranch rules for more information.
Species/License Types Permission Slips Permission Slip Applications Open: Hunt Dates
Other Species Unlimited July 13, 2023 - 8:00 AM (MST) Predator hunting permission slips are available at the Laramie Regional Office, 1212 South Adams, Laramie WY 82070 (8 - 5, Monday - Friday) *see commission regulations

Big and Trophy Game Allowed on this HMA:
"X" denotes specific species you may hunt on each specific HMA. Hunt Area's Denoted in RED after "X".
Antelope Doe/Fawn Antelope Deer Doe/Fawn Deer Elk Cow/Calf Elk Moose Bighorn Sheep Mountain Lion Black Bear
X - 45 X - 45 X - 76  -  X - 9 X - 9  -   -  X - 7 X - 8
Small Game, Upland and Game Birds Allowed on this HMA:
"X" denotes specific species you may hunt on each specific HMA. Hunt Area's Denoted in RED after "X".
Waterfowl Pheasant Sharp-Tailed Grouse Sage-Grouse Blue Grouse Sandhill Crane Dove Partridge Turkey Rabbit
X  -  - - -  -  - -  -  X

General HMA Information

The X-Bar-Ranch Hunter Management Area (HMA) is located twenty miles southwest of Laramie on Highway 230, and is comprised of private and/or leased lands of the Wyoming Office of State Lands & Investments' X-Bar Ranch and the Flying Heart Ranch.

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.

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