WY Hunting Seasons & Public Land

Wyoming Hunting Seasons 2026 & Hunt Areas

Elk Aug 1–Sep 9. Deer Sep 1–Sep 9. Pronghorn Aug 15–Oct 31.

2,271 Seasons7 Species80% Avg Harvest Rate

Direct Answer

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.

Wyoming Hunting Seasons by Species

Elk

Hunt AreaWeaponSeasonHarvestPublic
Unit 1ArcherySep 1Sep 3057%85%
Hunt Area 1ArcherySep 1Sep 30
Unit 1ArcherySep 1Sep 3057%85%
Hunt Area 1RifleOct 1Jan 31
Unit 1RifleOct 15Nov 3057%85%
Unit 1RifleOct 15Nov 3057%85%
Unit 10ArcherySep 1Sep 3025%39%
Hunt Area 10ArcherySep 1Sep 30
Unit 10ArcherySep 1Sep 3025%39%
Hunt Area 10RifleOct 1Jan 31
Unit 10RifleOct 15Oct 3125%39%
Unit 10RifleOct 15Oct 3125%39%
Unit 10RifleNov 1Nov 725%39%
Unit 10RifleNov 1Nov 725%39%
Unit 100ArcherySep 1Sep 3071%73%
Unit 100ArcherySep 1Sep 3071%73%
Unit 100ArcherySep 1Sep 3071%73%
Unit 100ArcherySep 1Sep 3071%73%
Hunt Area 100ArcherySep 1Sep 30
Unit 100RifleSep 1Oct 1971%73%
Hunt Area 100RifleOct 1Jan 31
Unit 100RifleOct 6Oct 3171%73%
Unit 100RifleOct 13Nov 971%73%
Unit 100RifleOct 20Nov 971%73%

+ 762 more Elk seasons

Deer

Hunt AreaWeaponSeasonHarvestPublic
Unit 1ArcherySep 1Sep 3041%21%
Unit 1ArcherySep 1Sep 3041%21%
Hunt Area 1ArcherySep 1Sep 30
Hunt Area 1RifleOct 1Nov 30
Unit 1RifleNov 1Nov 2041%21%
Unit 1RifleNov 1Nov 2041%21%
Hunt Area 10ArcherySep 1Sep 30
Unit 10ArcherySep 1Sep 3045%55%

+ 492 more Deer seasons

Pronghorn

Hunt AreaWeaponSeasonHarvestPublic
Hunt Area 1ArcheryAug 15Sep 30
Hunt Area 1RifleOct 1Oct 31
Hunt Area 10ArcheryAug 15Sep 30
Hunt Area 10RifleOct 1Oct 31
Hunt Area 100ArcheryAug 15Sep 30
Hunt Area 100RifleOct 1Oct 31
Hunt Area 102ArcheryAug 15Sep 30
Hunt Area 102RifleOct 1Oct 31

+ 202 more Pronghorn seasons

Antelope

Hunt AreaWeaponSeasonHarvestPublic
Unit 1ArcheryAug 15Sep 3087%21%
Unit 1RifleOct 1Nov 2087%21%
Unit 10ArcheryAug 15Sep 3083%13%
Unit 10RifleOct 1Oct 1483%13%
Unit 100ArcheryAug 15Sep 972%56%
Unit 100RifleSep 10Oct 3172%56%
Unit 101ArcheryAug 15Sep 974%97%
Unit 101RifleSep 10Oct 3174%97%

+ 192 more Antelope seasons

Wyoming Hunting Season FAQ

When does hunting season start in Wyoming?

Wyoming hunting season currently spans Aug 1 to Sep 9 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.

What can you hunt in Wyoming?

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.

How many hunting hunt areas does Wyoming have?

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.

Does Wyoming use a draw or limited-entry system?

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:

Wyoming Official Hunting Regulations

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