Wyoming Game and Fish Department Hunting License Info

Hunting in the Cody, Wyoming area is easy and profitable once you understand and follow the simple rules and regulations published by the Wyoming Game and Fish Department.

Quality hunting opportunities await you in Wyoming. And following the hunting regulations in the state makes your trip easy and trouble-free. The mission of the Wyoming Game and Fish Department is to provide quality fishing and hunting opportunities within Wyoming as they work to prevent all the dangers inherent in over-harvesting wildlife.

Hunting Regulations

There are numerous hunting regulations for any species of big or small game within Wyoming. They are there for a reason. For example, in some regions of the state, firearm hunters of deer are restricted to four-point or better mule deer. This is to improve the proportion of does to bucks.

Also important to know are the regulations regarding the retention of animal parts to show compliance to certain restrictions, such as species, horn or antler size or the sex of the animal.

You can familiarize yourself with the hunting regulations throughout Wyoming by going to the Wyoming Game and Fish Department’s website (see below).

Fees & Licenses

Generally the number of licenses available in Wyoming depends on the number of animals. The types of licenses vary widely depending on which game you are going after and where.

Often, non-resident hunters wish to hunt some private lands, and they are urged to procure permission first from the landowners before getting their license.

Prices also vary as to region and type of game. You can put your license application in online and research the costs of licenses at http://gf.state.wy.us/fiscal/license/licprices/default.aspx

Contact Info

Wyoming Game and Fish
5400 Bishop Boulevard
Cheyenne, WY 82006
Customer Service Center: 307-777-4600
Website: http://gf.state.wy.us/

Cody Regional Office
2820 State Highway 120
Cody, Wyoming 82414
307-527-7125