Permissions Slips and Application Dates
Antelope permission slips are issued on a random draw for the taking of antelope September 15 through October 31. Archery permission slips are on a first come first serve basis. Archery hunters can hunt the entire HMA August 15 through September 14, and the "Archery Only " portion September 15 through October 31. Please see ranch rules for more information.
Species/License Types | Permission Slips | Permission Slip Applications Open: | Draw Dates | Hunt Dates |
Antelope Area 45 (Archery only) | 40 | July 21, 2025 - 8:00 AM (MST) | FCFS | August 15 - September 14 |
Antelope Area 45 | 20 | July 21, 2025 - 8:00 AM (MST) - August 4, 2025_11:59 PM (MST) | August 5 | September 15 - September 22 |
Antelope Area 45 | 20 | July 21, 2025 - 8:00 AM (MST) - August 4, 2025_11:59 PM (MST) | August 5 | September 23 - September 29 |
Antelope Area 45 | 20 | July 21, 2025 - 8:00 AM (MST) - August 4, 2025_11:59 PM (MST) | August 5 | September 30 - October 6 |
Antelope Area 45 | 20 | July 21, 2025 - 8:00 AM (MST) - August 4, 2025_11:59 PM (MST) | August 5 | October 7 - 13 |
Antelope Area 45 | 20 | July 21, 2025 - 8:00 AM (MST) - August 4, 2025_11:59 PM (MST) | August 5 | October 14 - 20 |
Antelope Area 45 | 20 | July 21, 2025 - 8:00 AM (MST) - August 4, 2025_11:59 PM (MST) | August 5 | October 21 - 31 |
Game Animal permission slips for the X-Bar Ranch HMA for Elk (area 9), access through the X-Bar Ranch for Antelope (area 45), Deer (Area 76), Mountain Lion (Area 7) and Bear (Area 8) permission slips are unlimited. Please see ranch rules for more information.
Other Species listed permission slips are issued on an unlimited basis for the taking of Predators, Furbearers, or Waterfowl October 1 - March 31. Please see ranch rules for more information.
Waterfowl, Doves, Rabbits, Antelope, Elk, Predators
18748
Laramie Regional Office
1212 S. Adams St.
Laramie WY 82070
(307) 745-4046
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 - 45 | X - 45 | X - 76 | - | X - 9 | X - 9 | - | - | X - 7 | X - 8 |
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 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 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.