Wyoming

Non-resident hunting — draw tags, OTC options, fees & deadlines

6
Species Available
Draw only
OTC Tags
$285–$2,365
NR Fee Range
Preference Points
Point System
Official website:wgfd.wyo.gov

Application Deadlines

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Elk
Opens Jan · Closes May 31, 2026
52d
NR $692
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Mule Deer
Opens Jan · Closes May 31, 2026
52d
NR $386
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Pronghorn
Opens Jan · Closes May 31, 2026
52d
NR $285
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Bighorn Sheep
Opens Jan · Closes May 31, 2026
52d
NR $2,365
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Moose
Opens Jan · Closes May 31, 2026
52d
NR $2,365
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Mountain Goat
Opens Jan · Closes May 31, 2026
52d
NR $2,365

Species Details

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Elk
Preference PointsModerate
$692
NR fee
Draw odds by points15% at 0 pts → 98% at 20 pts
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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 Jan 1–May 31 at wgfd.wyo.gov.

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Mule Deer
Preference PointsModerate
$386
NR fee
Draw odds by points10% at 0 pts → 99% at 20 pts
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20p

Desert and mountain mule deer. NR tag ~$386. Some areas have decent odds at 5-7 points. 75% preference / 25% random draw. Apply Jan 1–May 31 at wgfd.wyo.gov.

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Pronghorn
Preference PointsModerate
$285
NR fee
Draw odds by points25% at 0 pts → 99% at 20 pts
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Best pronghorn state in the country. NR tag ~$285. Many units draw in 1–3 years. 75% preference / 25% random. Apply Jan 1–May 31 at wgfd.wyo.gov.

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Bighorn Sheep
Preference PointsBucket List
$2,365
NR fee
Draw odds by points1% at 0 pts → 30% at 20 pts
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5p
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Apply every year. Expect 20–25 year wait. NR tag ~$2,365. Pinnacle of western hunting. Apply Jan 1–May 31 at wgfd.wyo.gov.

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Moose
Preference PointsBucket List
$2,365
NR fee
Draw odds by points1% at 0 pts → 65% at 20 pts
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5p
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20p

Wyoming has excellent Shiras moose. NR tag ~$2,365. Expect 15–20 year wait for top units. Apply Jan 1–May 31 at wgfd.wyo.gov.

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Mountain Goat
Preference PointsBucket List
$2,365
NR fee
Draw odds by points0% at 0 pts → 25% at 20 pts
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5p
10p
15p
20p

Apply annually. Wind Rivers and Absaroka Range. NR tag ~$2,365. Exceptionally difficult tag to draw. Apply Jan 1–May 31 at wgfd.wyo.gov.

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