The Pilot Hill HMA is open August 15 - January 31 for the take of Antelope, Deer, Elk, Black Bear, Spring and Fall Turkey, Game Birds, Mountain Lion and Moose during the specific season as published in the current Wyoming Game & Fish Commission Regulations.
* Unlimited permission slips available for the taking of Black Bear, Mountain Lion, Moose, Game Birds, Small Game and Fall and Spring Turkey.
* Applying and hunting times are on tables below.
* All dog used for hunting and walking must be on a leash
* No trapping allowed
* Foot and Horseback only (no motorized vehicles or bicycles allowed in HMA)
* Closed to unauthorized human presence from February 1 through April 30
* No bear baiting allowed
Elk hunting Permission Slips, Application & Hunting Dates. *General elk licenses are not valid on the HMA*. Please see ranch rules for more information.
Species/License Types | Permission Slips | Permission Slip Applications Open: | Draw Dates | Hunt Dates |
Elk Area 6: Archery Only | 5, Draw | July 21, 2025 - 8:00 AM (MST) - August 4, 2025 - 11:59 PM (MST) | August 5 | September 1 - 30 |
Elk Area 6 | 5: 1 any, 4 antlerless | October 5, 2025 - 8:00 AM (MST) - October 24, 2025 - 11:59 PM (MST) | FCFS | October 15 - 24 |
Elk Area 6 | 5: 1 any, 4 antlerless | October 15, 2025 - 8:00 AM (MST) - October 31, 2025 - 11:59 PM (MST) | FCFS | October 25 - 31 |
Elk Area 6 | 5 weekly | October 22, 2025 - 8:00 AM (MST) - Every ten days prior to starting hunt date. | FCFS | Weekly starting November 1 (Nov 1 - Nov 7, Nov 8 - 14, Nov15 - 21, etc…) |
Antelope hunting Permission Slips, Application & Hunting Dates. Please see ranch rules for more information.
Species | Permission Slips | Permission Slip Applications Open: | Draw Date | Hunt Dates |
Antelope area 38 | 10 | July 21, 2025 - 8:00 AM (MST) - August 4, 2025 - 11:59 PM (MST) | August 5 | Archery: August 15 - October 4 Rifle: October 5 - October 31 |
Mule Deer Permission Slips, Application & Hunting Dates. Please see ranch rules for more information.
Species | Permission Slips | Permission Slip Applications Open: | Draw Date | Hunt Dates |
Mule Deer area 60 | 5 | July 21, 2025 - 8:00 AM (MST) - August 4, 2025 - 11:59 PM (MST) | August 5 | Archery: September 1 - September 30 Rifle: October 20 - November 5 |
Unlimited permission slips available for the taking of Black Bear, Mountain Lion, Moose, Game Birds, Small Game, Fall and Spring Turkey. Please see ranch rules for more information.
Species | Permission Slips | Permission Slip Applications Open | Hunt Dates |
Black Bear | Unlimited | July 21, 2025 - 8:00 AM (MST) | *See Commission Regulation |
Mountain Lion | Unlimited | July 21, 2025 - 8:00 AM (MST) | *See Commission Regulation |
Moose | Unlimited | July 21, 2025 - 8:00 AM (MST) | *See Commission Regulation |
Game Bird | Unlimited | July 21, 2025 - 8:00 AM (MST) | *See Commission Regulation |
Small Game | Unlimited | July 21, 2025 - 8:00 AM (MST) | *See Commission Regulation |
Fall Turkey | Unlimited | July 21, 2025 - 8:00 AM (MST) | *See Commission Regulation |
Spring Turkey | Unlimited | April 20, 2026 - 8:00 AM (MST) | May 1 - 31 |