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.

Collection of Shed Antlers and Horns
Chapter 61

This regulation establishes a time period for the collection of shed antlers and horns from big game animals on public land west of the Continental Divide, excluding the Great Divide Basin.

Collection of Shed Antlers and Horns 

Antler Hunting Area Map

State Lands Closed to Antler Hunting

 

 

Apply for early access to the Spence & Moriarty WMA and Inberg/Roy WHMA below. Check early opening rules before applying.

 

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