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Wyoming Hunting & Fishing

141 guides, outfitters, and charters in Wyoming.

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Hunting & Fishing in Wyoming

Wyoming is the least populated state in the country, and that emptiness translates directly into world-class hunting on a staggering amount of public land. Hunting guides in Wyoming pursue elk, mule deer, the densest pronghorn population on earth, bighorn sheep, moose, and bears across mountains, basins, and high plains. Non-residents are required to use a licensed guide or resident to hunt designated wilderness areas, and the draw system manages a tremendous resource.

Fishing in Wyoming is anchored by cold mountain water. Outfitters and guides work the North Platte River, the Wind River, and the legendary waters in and around Yellowstone for cutthroat, brown, and rainbow trout, while reservoirs hold trout, walleye, and kokanee. From wilderness elk camps to drift boats on blue-ribbon trout streams, Wyoming offers a big-country experience that defines Western hunting and fishing.

Top Hunting & Fishing Regions

Bighorn Mountains

A high island range in the north offering elk, mule deer, and bighorn sheep hunting plus alpine lakes and streams full of trout.

North Platte River

A blue-ribbon tailwater trout fishery with famous stretches like the Miracle Mile and Grey Reef, worked by float-trip guides year-round.

Red Desert

A vast high-desert basin in the southwest holding the largest pronghorn herds in North America across endless public land.

Wind River Range

A rugged wilderness range offering backcountry elk, deer, and moose hunting and remote alpine lakes with native cutthroat.

Tips for Hunting in Wyoming

  • Apply for the Wyoming Game and Fish Department draw early; pronghorn tags are relatively attainable while sheep and moose take many years.
  • Non-residents must hire a licensed guide or hunt with a resident in designated wilderness areas, so plan accordingly.
  • Float the North Platte's Grey Reef section with a guide for a shot at the river's famously large, healthy trout.
  • Hunt the Red Desert for pronghorn, where high success rates and abundant public land make it an ideal first Western hunt.

Did you know? Wyoming is home to more pronghorn than people, with a herd that makes it the world's stronghold for the fastest land animal in the Western Hemisphere.

Application Deadlines

Wyoming Non-Resident Elk Deadline

Deadline for WY non-resident elk license draw.

2026-02-02
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Wyoming Sheep, Moose, Goat & Bison Deadline

Deadline for WY bighorn sheep, moose, mountain goat, and bison draw.

2026-04-30
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Wyoming Deer, Antelope & Resident Elk Deadline

Deadline for WY deer, pronghorn, and resident elk draw.

2026-06-01
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Wyoming Secondary Leftover Draw Deadline

Deadline for WY secondary leftover draw.

2026-06-26
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Wyoming Points Only Deadline

Last day to purchase WY preference/bonus points only.

2026-11-02
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Events & Expos

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Wyoming Hunter Education Course

Hybrid: online self-study (9-10 hrs adults, 14 hrs youth) plus required in-person Internet Completion Course. Bowhunter ed also available.

2026-04-11 · Wyoming

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All Hunting & Fishing Listings in Wyoming

141 guides, outfitters, charters, and outdoor businesses across Wyoming.

Guide & Outfitter listings in Wyoming (84)

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