Regulations

 

January 13-14, 2026 - Commission Meeting
Cheyenne, WY

 

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

 

Chapter 3, Black Bear Hunting Seasons

Chapter 41, Bison Designated as Wildlife

Review the regulation drafts, statement of reason documents, and provide public comments 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.

 

2025 Wild Bison Recreational Hunting Seasons

2025 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