Elk Oct 1–Jan 31. Deer Oct 1–Nov 30. Pronghorn Oct 1–Oct 31.
Wyoming hunting seasons cover 2,271 season dates across 383 hunt areas for Elk, Mule Deer, Pronghorn and more. Many big game hunts are draw or limited-entry, so confirm application windows before the deadline. Use the tables below for exact opening and closing dates by species and hunt area.
Season data sourced from the Wyoming wildlife agency. Always verify dates and regulations on the official site before hunting—regulations can change during the season.
| Hunt Area | Weapon | Season | Harvest | Public |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unit 1 | Archery | Sep 1 — Sep 30 | 57% | 85% |
| Hunt Area 1 | Archery | Sep 1 — Sep 30 | — | — |
| Unit 1 | Archery | Sep 1 — Sep 30 | 57% | 85% |
| Hunt Area 1 | Rifle | Oct 1 — Jan 31 | — | — |
| Unit 1 | Rifle | Oct 15 — Nov 30 | 57% | 85% |
| Unit 1 | Rifle | Oct 15 — Nov 30 | 57% | 85% |
| Unit 10 | Archery | Sep 1 — Sep 30 | 25% | 39% |
| Unit 10 | Archery | Sep 1 — Sep 30 | 25% | 39% |
| Hunt Area 10 | Archery | Sep 1 — Sep 30 | — | — |
| Hunt Area 10 | Rifle | Oct 1 — Jan 31 | — | — |
| Unit 10 | Rifle | Oct 15 — Oct 31 | 25% | 39% |
| Unit 10 | Rifle | Oct 15 — Oct 31 | 25% | 39% |
| Unit 10 | Rifle | Nov 1 — Nov 7 | 25% | 39% |
| Unit 10 | Rifle | Nov 1 — Nov 7 | 25% | 39% |
| Unit 100 | Archery | Sep 1 — Sep 30 | 71% | 73% |
| Unit 100 | Archery | Sep 1 — Sep 30 | 71% | 73% |
| Unit 100 | Archery | Sep 1 — Sep 30 | 71% | 73% |
| Unit 100 | Archery | Sep 1 — Sep 30 | 71% | 73% |
| Hunt Area 100 | Archery | Sep 1 — Sep 30 | — | — |
| Unit 100 | Rifle | Sep 1 — Oct 19 | 71% | 73% |
| Hunt Area 100 | Rifle | Oct 1 — Jan 31 | — | — |
| Unit 100 | Rifle | Oct 6 — Oct 31 | 71% | 73% |
| Unit 100 | Rifle | Oct 13 — Nov 9 | 71% | 73% |
| Unit 100 | Rifle | Oct 20 — Nov 9 | 71% | 73% |
+ 762 more Elk seasons
| Hunt Area | Weapon | Season | Harvest | Public |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unit 1 | Archery | Sep 1 — Sep 30 | 41% | 21% |
| Unit 1 | Archery | Sep 1 — Sep 30 | 41% | 21% |
| Hunt Area 1 | Archery | Sep 1 — Sep 30 | — | — |
| Hunt Area 1 | Rifle | Oct 1 — Nov 30 | — | — |
| Unit 1 | Rifle | Nov 1 — Nov 20 | 41% | 21% |
| Unit 1 | Rifle | Nov 1 — Nov 20 | 41% | 21% |
| Unit 10 | Archery | Sep 1 — Sep 30 | 45% | 55% |
| Hunt Area 10 | Archery | Sep 1 — Sep 30 | — | — |
+ 492 more Deer seasons
| Hunt Area | Weapon | Season | Harvest | Public |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hunt Area 1 | Archery | Aug 15 — Sep 30 | — | — |
| Hunt Area 1 | Rifle | Oct 1 — Oct 31 | — | — |
| Hunt Area 10 | Archery | Aug 15 — Sep 30 | — | — |
| Hunt Area 10 | Rifle | Oct 1 — Oct 31 | — | — |
| Hunt Area 100 | Archery | Aug 15 — Sep 30 | — | — |
| Hunt Area 100 | Rifle | Oct 1 — Oct 31 | — | — |
| Hunt Area 102 | Archery | Aug 15 — Sep 30 | — | — |
| Hunt Area 102 | Rifle | Oct 1 — Oct 31 | — | — |
+ 202 more Pronghorn seasons
| Hunt Area | Weapon | Season | Harvest | Public |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unit 1 | Archery | Aug 15 — Sep 30 | 87% | 21% |
| Unit 1 | Rifle | Oct 1 — Nov 20 | 87% | 21% |
| Unit 10 | Archery | Aug 15 — Sep 30 | 83% | 13% |
| Unit 10 | Rifle | Oct 1 — Oct 14 | 83% | 13% |
| Unit 100 | Archery | Aug 15 — Sep 9 | 72% | 56% |
| Unit 100 | Rifle | Sep 10 — Oct 31 | 72% | 56% |
| Unit 101 | Archery | Aug 15 — Sep 9 | 74% | 97% |
| Unit 101 | Rifle | Sep 10 — Oct 31 | 74% | 97% |
+ 192 more Antelope seasons
Wyoming hunting season currently spans Oct 1 to Jan 31 for Elk, with other species opening at different times. Dates vary by hunt area and weapon. This page lists 2,271 Wyoming season dates across 383 hunt areas.
Wyoming offers hunting for 7 species, including Elk, Mule Deer, Pronghorn and more. Each species has its own season dates, weapon rules and bag limits.
Wyoming is divided into 383 hunt areas. Season dates, harvest rates and public-land access differ by unit—use the tables above to compare units before you apply or buy a tag.
Yes. Many Wyoming big game hunts are allocated by draw or limited-entry tags rather than sold over the counter. Always confirm application windows on the official Wyoming wildlife agency site before the deadline.
State Resource
Always verify season dates and regulations with the official state wildlife agency:
See Hunt Area boundaries, public land, and walk-in access areas for Wyoming on our interactive hunting map.
Also see Wyoming public land, license, and regulations.