Wyoming is home to some of the most sought-after big game species in North America, including elk, mule deer, whitetail deer, moose, bighorn sheep, mountain goat, and pronghorn antelope. The state offers excellent opportunities for both resident and non-resident hunters, with a wide variety of hunting options and seasons. Wyoming has a varied landscape comprised of large grasslands, high deserts, and stunning mountains. Wyoming is home to several National Parks, including Yellowstone and Grand Teton which are great destinations to view a lot of Wyoming’s native wildlife.
Applications, Draw System & Top Units
Wyoming at a Glance
Updated June 2026- Nonres Elk Deadline
- Feb 2, 2026
- Deer & Antelope Deadline
- June 1, 2026
- Moose · Sheep · Goat · Bison
- April 30, 2026
- Points-Only Window
- July 1 – Nov 2, 2026
- Elk / Sheep / Moose Results
- May 21, 2026
- Deer & Antelope Results
- June 18, 2026
- Conservation Stamp
- $21.50 · required, all hunters
- WY Game & Fish
- (307) 777-4600
What’s New for 2026
- Nonresident general elk is now split into three regions — pick your region when you apply, and check how it shifts draw odds.
- Sheep, moose, goat, and bison results post about two weeks later than usual this year (scheduled May 21).
- Additional nonresident antelope licenses are proposed for 2026 — more opportunity if it holds.
- Heads-up for next year: nonresident deer, elk, and antelope preference points rise to $75 in 2027.
Species to Hunt in Wyoming
Elk Hunting in Wyoming
Wyoming is elk country at its best — big herds, vast public land, and some of the most storied hunts in the West. Residents get a general tag; nonresidents draw in. Either way, the opportunity runs deep.
Mule Deer Hunting in Wyoming
Wyoming grows big mule deer in big country — high desert, sage basins, and timbered mountains that have produced some of the best bucks in the West. From general-tag DIY to coveted limited-entry units, the muley hunting runs deep here.
Pronghorn/Antelope Hunting in Wyoming
There are more pronghorn in Wyoming than people — and the hunting shows it. Wide-open sage country, high success rates, and tags a hunter can actually draw make this the West’s best speed-goat hunting, and some of its most underrated.
Rocky Mountain Bighorn Sheep Hunting in Wyoming
The tag of a lifetime. Wyoming holds some of the most storied bighorn country in the Lower 48 — high, rugged, and hard-earned. Draw one and it may be the only sheep hunt you ever get, which is exactly what makes it sacred.
Shiras Moose Hunting in Wyoming
Wyoming’s mountains hold the Shiras — the smallest and most coveted of North America’s moose. A true once-in-a-lifetime western tag, hunted in high timber and willow bottoms where few hunters ever get the chance.
Mountain Goat Hunting in Wyoming
Wyoming’s newest mountain hunt. Goats cling to the highest, nastiest country the state offers — a physical, vertical pursuit for hunters who want the wildest tag on the mountain. Rare, remote, and unforgettable.
Whitetail Deer Hunting in Wyoming
Often overlooked in elk-and-muley country, but Wyoming’s river bottoms and farm-country edges hold solid whitetail — and far less pressure than back East. A quiet sleeper hunt for those who know where to look.
Trophy Game Hunts in Wyoming
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