Regulations

 

July 14-15, 2026 - Commission Meeting
Sheridan, WY

 

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

 

Chapter 35, Hunting Permit Regulations for Persons with Disabilities

Chapter 44, Regulation for Issuance of Licenses, Permits, Stamps, Tags, Preference Points and Competitive Raffle Chances

Chapter 47, Gray Wolf Hunting Seasons

Chapter 51, Private Fish Hatcheries

Chapter 54, Home State License Suspension Procedures for the Wildlife Violator Compact

Chapter 62, Regulation for Aquatic Invasive Species

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.

 

2025 Wild Bison Recreational Hunting Seasons

2025 Wild Bison Hunt Area Map


Wild Bison Hunting Information

 

2026 Wild Bison Recreational Hunting Seasons - This regulation has been approved by the Wyoming Game and Fish Commission. It does not go into effect until approved by the Governor. This can take up to 75 days.

2026 Wild Bison Hunt Area Map

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