Regulations

April 22-23, 2025 - Commission Meeting
Casper, WY

 

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

Final action by the Commission will occur at a later date.

Chapter 2, General Hunting Regulation

Chapter 5, Antelope Hunting Seasons

Chapter 6, Deer Hunting Seasons

Chapter 7, Elk Hunting Seasons

Chapter 8, Moose Hunting Seasons

Chapter 9, Bighorn Sheep and Mountain Goat Hunting Seasons

Chapter 11, Upland Game Bird and Small Game Hunting Seasons

Chapter 14, Migratory Game Bird Hunting Seasons and Light Goose Conservation Order

Chapter 15, Wild Bison Recreational Hunting Season

Chapter 20, Wild Turkey Hunting Seasons
 

Review the regulation drafts and statement of reason documents and provide public comment here.

 


January 16-17, 2025 - Commission Meeting
Cheyenne, WY

 

The following regulation was presented to the Commission at their January meeting.

Final action by the Commission will occur at a later date.

Chapter 66, Wyoming Bighorn/Domestic Sheep Plan Revision Rules
 

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

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