wyoming home page | Wyoming Game & Fish Department Background Image Image Licenses & Applications Applications are open Applications for antelope, deer, resident elk, fall turkey, limited quota trapping, and limited quota crane, along with springer, are open through June 1. Apply now! Background Image Image Licenses & Applications Access Yes Donation The Access Yes program provides and expands excellent hunting and fishing opportunities on private lands. Donate now! Background Image Image Hunting & Trapping Plan your hunt Plan your hunt with interactive maps, species-specific hunt information, drawing odds, harvest information, public access and much more. View Hunt Planner Background Image Image Regulations Antler Collection Learn more about shed antler and horn collection from big game animals on public land west of the Continental Divide. View the regulation Background Image Image Wyoming Wildlife Sage Grouse Leks Viewing sage-grouse is a popular recreational activity late March through early May across much of Wyoming. Viewing guide Background Image Image Education & Camps Hunter Education Attain your legal certification after learning how to safely handle firearms, and gain an understanding of hunting ethics. Background Image Image Public Access Winter range closures Please be aware that many WHMA winter range closures are currently in effect to protect wildlife. Make sure to check the opening dates before planning your visit. Background Image Image Get Involved Conservation Stamp Art Show Tune in to watch the art show live on April 24 at 5:30 pm. Tune in now! Conserving Wildlife, Serving People The Wyoming Game and Fish Department is dedicated to conserving, enhancing and protecting Wyoming's exceptional fish and wildlife resources and the habitats that support them. We will work with and for the public to provide a wide array of fish and wildlife experiences. Contact Your Regional Office Find the contact information for the regional office nearest you. The Game and Fish has eight regional offices. Contact Information Apply for Licenses Submit applications for limited quota big game, preference points, Super Tag raffle, and other special draws. Apply for licenses Latest News Directors Column Time is now for creative solutions for wildlife management This year we celebrate the 90th anniversary of Wyoming Wildlife magazine. It has a new, fresh look to adapt with the times. I love looking back at earlier years and enjoy the vintage look and the articles about past challenges and successes in wildlife management. Although many state wildlife management agencies have… Wyoming News Wyoming Game and Fish Commission sets 2026 hunting seasons WGFD Regional News Lander Region elcomes Dillon Bates as new South Riverton Game Warden WGFD Regional News Annual grizzly bear captures to begin in northwest Wyoming -public reminded to heed warning signs Licenses and Applications Submit applications for limited quota big game, preference points, Super Tag raffle, and other special draws, and purchase fishing licenses, conservation stamps, bird/small game licenses, archery licenses, and more. Winter Range Closures While recent mild weather and limited snow at lower elevations may seem inviting, it is essential to respect seasonal closures protecting wintering wildlife. Human disturbance during this critical spring period can significantly stress animals when resources are most scarce. These closures reduce animal stress and ensure wildlife have the security to survive the season. Image Stop Poaching The Stop Poaching program works because people truly care about Wyoming's wildlife resources. Image Rules & Regulations Rules and regulations are set by the Game and Fish commission to conserve and manage wildlife. Image Hunt Planner Utilize interactive maps, hunt and harvest information and much more to plan your next hunt. Upcoming Events Managing for Resilience: Bighorn Sheep Film and Community Forum in Cody 2027 Collectible Conservation Stamp Art Show 2027 Collectible Conservation Stamp Art Show