Regulations

July 16-17, 2024 - Commission Meeting
Buffalo, WY

 

The following regulation will be presented to the Commission at their April meeting:

Chapter 46, Fishing Regulations
Chapter 47, Gray Wolf Hunting Seasons
 

Review the regulation draft 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.

Wild Bison

Wild Bison are designated as "wildlife", and are not included as big game animals.

Wild Bison Recreational Hunting Season
Chapter 15

This regulation establishes definitions, hunting seasons, dates, limitations and various other rules for hunting wild bison designated as wildlife.

2024 Wild Bison Recreational Hunting Seasons - This regulation has been signed by the Commission, but is not in effect until approved by the Governor. The approval process may take up to 75 days.

 

2024 Wild Bison Hunt Area Map

 

2023 Wild Bison Recreational Hunting Seasons 
2023 Wild Bison Hunting Area Map

Wild Bison Hunting Information

Bison Designated as Wildlife
Chapter 41

This regulation designates areas of Wyoming where bison are either designated as wildlife or as privately owned bison.

Bison Designated as Wildlife