Regulations

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

 

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

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