Regulations

 

April 21-22, 2026 - Commission Meeting
Riverton, WY

 

The following regulations will be presented to the Commission at their April meeting.

 

Chapter 2, General Hunting Regulation

Chapter 5, Antelope Hunting Seasons

Chapter 6, Deer Hunting Seasons

Chapter 7, Elk Hunting Seasons

Chapter 8, Moose Hunting Seasons

Chapter 9, Bighorn Sheep and Mountain Goat Hunting Seasons

Chapter 11, Upland Game Bird and Small Game Hunting Seasons

Chapter 14, Migratory Game Bird Hunting Seasons and Light Goose Conservation Order

Chapter 15, Wild Bison Recreational Hunting Season

Chapter 20, Wild Turkey Hunting Seasons

Review the regulation drafts and statement of reason documents here.


 

July 14-15, 2026 - Commission Meeting
Sheridan, WY

 

The following regulations will be presented to the Commission at their July meeting.

 

Chapter 35, Hunting Permit Regulations for Persons with Disabilities

Chapter 44, Regulation for Issuance of Licenses, Permits, Stamps, Tags, Preference Points and Competitive Raffle Chances

Chapter 47, Gray Wolf Hunting Seasons

Chapter 51, Private Fish Hatcheries

Chapter 54, Home State License Suspension Procedures for the Wildlife Violator Compact

Chapter 62, Regulation for Aquatic Invasive Species

Review the regulation drafts and statement of reason documents here.

 


 

View our most current regulations below.

While some regulations have been adopted by the WGF Commission, they are not effective until approved and signed by the Governor and filed at the Secretary of State's Office.  This can take up to 75 days, so please check back to obtain the final version.

Gray Wolf Hunting Seasons
Chapter 47

This regulation provides for the hunting of gray wolves where designated as trophy game animals. 

Gray Wolf Hunting Seasons 
Gray Wolf Hunting Area Map

 

Gray Wolf Hunting Brochure