Muddy Mountain Hunter Management Area is open September 1st – January 31st for the take of antelope and elk during the specific species season as published in the current Game and Fish Commission Regulations.
No taking of deer, mountain lion, black bear, sage grouse, partridge, or blue (dusky) grouse without landowner written permission!
NO TRAVEL THROUGH HMA TO TAKE WILDLIFE NOT LISTED ON PERMISSION SLIP!
Permission slips will NOT be given for deer hunting.
Note: Inclement weather typically precludes access to this area by early December. Roads, including the Bates Creek Road and Bates Hole Stock Trail, are not maintained in the winter. Plan appropriately!
See Ranch Rules for more information.
Permission slips are unlimited in number for antelope and elk hunting.
Permission slip applications for antelope and elk areas 7 and 16 open July 21 - 8:00 AM (MST).
Permission slip applications for elk area 19, type 1 and 2, opens July 21 - 8:00 AM (MST) and will be valid September 1 - September 30 for archery hunting only.
Permission slip applications for elk area 19, type 1, 2, 4, 5, 6 will open September 15 - 8:00 AM (MST) and will be valid October 1 - January 31.
Please see Ranch Rules for more information.
Species/License Types | Permission Slips | Permission Slip Applications Open: | Hunt Dates |
Antelope Area 32: Type 1, 6, 7 | Unlimited | July 21, 2025 - 8:00 AM (MST) | *see commission regulations |
Antelope Area 47: Type 1, 2, 6 | Unlimited | July 21, 2025 - 8:00 AM (MST) | *see commission regulations |
Elk Area 7: Type 1, 2, 6 | Unlimited | July 21, 2025 - 8:00 AM (MST) | *see commission regulations |
Elk Area 16: Type 1, 2, 4, 6, 7 | Unlimited | July 21, 2025 - 8:00 AM (MST) | *see commission regulations |
Archery Only: Elk Area 19: Type 1, 2 | Unlimited | July 21, 2025 - 8:00 AM (MST) | Sept. 1, 2025 – Sept. 30, 2025 |
Elk Area 19: Type 1, 2, 4, 5, 6 | Unlimited | September 15, 2025 - 8:00 AM (MST) | Oct. 1, 2025 – Jan. 31, 2026 |