Regulations

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

 

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

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

Review the regulation drafts and statement of reason documents here.

 


September 10-11, 2024 - Commission Meeting
Douglas, WY

 

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

Chapter 28, Regulation Governing Big or Trophy Game Animal or Game Bird or Gray Wolf Damage Claims
Chapter 44, Regulation for Issuance of Licenses, Permits, Stamps, Tags, Preference Points and Competitive Raffle Chances
 

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.

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

2024 Wild Bison Hunt 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