Regulations

 

April 21-22, 2026 - Commission Meeting
Riverton, WY

 

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

 

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 submit 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.

Trapping

Trapping means the taking of furbearing animals or predatory animals by trap, snare or with a firearm or archery equipment.

Furbearing Animal Trapping
Chapter 4

This regulation establishes hunting or trapping season dates, locations and limitations for taking furbearing animals (badger, beaver, bobcat, marten, mink, muskrat or weasel).  Snare specifications, check periods for traps and snares, bobcat registration, trapping of non-target wildlife and trap identification numbers are also addressed in this regulation.

Trapping in Wyoming Information
Furbearing Animal Hunting or Trapping Seasons 
Beaver Trapping Areas Map  
Marten Trapping Areas Map  
Furbearer Trapping Areas Map
Trapping ID Number Applications
Bobcat Management Areas
Bobcat Harvest Log

 

2025-26 Furbearing Animal Hunting or Trapping Seasons Brochure



Trapping on State Lands.  Written permission from the Director of the Office of State Lands and Investments is required prior to trapping on any state lands.  (Not a part of the Wyoming Game and Fish Commission regulation governing trapping of furbearing animals.)

Additional Trapping Information Resources (Not a part of the Wyoming Game and Fish Commission regulation governing trapping of furbearing animals.)
AFWA Best Management Practices for Trapping (all furbearers)
Brochure regarding Best Management Practices (BMPs)
Trap Safety for Pet Owners (Know when trapping seasons are open. Understand trapping is a popular pastime or livelihood occurring throughout Wyoming, including along popular recreational trails. Read the above regulations to get more information or visit the nearest regional office.)
AFWA-approved North American Trapper Education Course