Wyoming
Non-resident hunting — draw tags, OTC options, fees & deadlines
Application Deadlines
Species Details
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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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