Wyoming

NR application deadline is February 2 (Jan 31 fell on a Saturday for 2026, rolled to Monday). May 31 is the resident general season deadline — do not confuse. NR elk tag ~$692 (Type 1 general). 75% of tags go to highest-point applicants, 25% random — so even new applicants have a small chance. Complex Type 1/2/9 license structure. Preference points build annually. Some general areas have decent odds at 5-8 pts. Apply via wgfd.wyo.gov.

NR deer $374 license + $15 app fee = $389. Closes Jun 1. Some areas have decent odds at 5-7 points. 75% preference / 25% random draw. Source: wgfd.wyo.gov

Best pronghorn state in the country. NR antelope $326 license + $15 app fee = $341. Closes Jun 1. Many units draw in 1–3 years. 75% preference / 25% random. Source: wgfd.wyo.gov

NR ram license $3,002 + $15 app fee = $3,017. Closes Apr 30 (different from elk/deer Jun 1 deadline). Pinnacle of western hunting. Expect 20-25 year wait. Source: wgfd.wyo.gov

NR moose license $2,752 + $15 app fee = $2,767. Closes Apr 30. Excellent Shiras moose. Expect 15-20 year wait for top units. Source: wgfd.wyo.gov

NR mountain goat $2,752 license + $15 app fee = $2,767. Closes Apr 30. Wind Rivers and Absaroka Range. Exceptionally difficult tag. Source: wgfd.wyo.gov