Wyoming Deer Hunting Season 2025, 2026
Recorded deer windows for Wyoming, including history and unverified dates.
Recorded dates, not hunting permission
Status assessment: 2026-10-14 UTC (static build snapshot). Static activity badges and day counts use this build assessment, not a live check. Interactive finder results show their own UTC assessment day.
1 of 3 recorded windows have date-review evidence. Other rows remain unverified. Historical records are retained and are not a current-season promise.
Check your current agency regulations, GMU or zone, hunt code, license and access restrictions before hunting. An agency link or successful publication fetch does not verify a row. Reviewed base dates do not cover every license-specific exception.
Date evidence: Official date source. Review dates apply only to the stated row scope, not an entire state or current license eligibility.
Wyoming Deer Season Calendar
Find all deer hunting season dates for Wyoming including archery, rifle, muzzleloader, and shotgun seasons for 2025, 2026.
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Nov 1-20, 2026
Date window reviewed 2026-10-09; verify license-specific exceptions. Actual adopted2026 Chapter6 page6-1/PDF1: Area1 Crook private nontribal non-exempt adult≥18 unused resident General deer license/stamp antlered mule-deer subset Nov1–20, not individual permission. Chapter2 visible antler growth plainly protruding from skull, not invented point/inch minimum. Actual Area1 legal boundary spans parts of Crook/Campbell, not whole Crook County; not Area17 Oct1–14 or inferred October statewide season. Any white-tailed deer on private land/Type8doe-fawn/other types/regions/nonresident/public/tribal/special archerySep1–30/other-unit/sex/method rights separate, no bridge. Actual deer rifle centerfire≥.22/excluding .22Hornet, ≥60grain expanding-point bullet, ≥2inch overall cartridge; .35/1.5inch or shotgun/muzzleloader alternatives separate, not universal .24 minimum/no 60grain omission for larger centerfire. One deer per license, other valid white-tail/reduced-price license exceptions separate, not universal one-deer annual cap. Current license/stamp/tagging/landowner coupon/unit/permission/orange-pink/hours/checkstations/CWD sampling/transport/ammunition/local/weapon/other-law/amendment checks; dates not hourly permission. Eight histories/license metadata unverified. Actual index-linked adopted Chapter6/Chapter2/current2026 deer brochure read; exactly two chapter PDFs monitored, index topology/brochure/maps/current-law/local updates manual, no parser/statewide certification/fact renewal.
All Deer Seasons
3 seasons for Wyoming deer hunting
Sep 1-30, 2025
Unverified date record; agency review required. General archery
Nov 1-20, 2026
Date window reviewed 2026-10-09; verify license-specific exceptions. Actual adopted2026 Chapter6 page6-1/PDF1: Area1 Crook private nontribal non-exempt adult≥18 unused resident General deer license/stamp antlered mule-deer subset Nov1–20, not individual permission. Chapter2 visible antler growth plainly protruding from skull, not invented point/inch minimum. Actual Area1 legal boundary spans parts of Crook/Campbell, not whole Crook County; not Area17 Oct1–14 or inferred October statewide season. Any white-tailed deer on private land/Type8doe-fawn/other types/regions/nonresident/public/tribal/special archerySep1–30/other-unit/sex/method rights separate, no bridge. Actual deer rifle centerfire≥.22/excluding .22Hornet, ≥60grain expanding-point bullet, ≥2inch overall cartridge; .35/1.5inch or shotgun/muzzleloader alternatives separate, not universal .24 minimum/no 60grain omission for larger centerfire. One deer per license, other valid white-tail/reduced-price license exceptions separate, not universal one-deer annual cap. Current license/stamp/tagging/landowner coupon/unit/permission/orange-pink/hours/checkstations/CWD sampling/transport/ammunition/local/weapon/other-law/amendment checks; dates not hourly permission. Eight histories/license metadata unverified. Actual index-linked adopted Chapter6/Chapter2/current2026 deer brochure read; exactly two chapter PDFs monitored, index topology/brochure/maps/current-law/local updates manual, no parser/statewide certification/fact renewal.
Oct 1 - Nov 10, 2025
Unverified date record; agency review required. General season
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Zone-Specific Information
Wyoming has different deer hunting dates by zone. This page shows seasons for: Area1 Crook private nontribal non-exempt adult resident General antlered mule deer bolt-action centerfire regular season. Check the official state regulations for detailed zone maps and boundaries.
Important Note for Wyoming
Only Area1 Crook private nontribal non-exempt adult resident General unused deer license/stamp antlered mule-deer bolt-action centerfire Nov1–20 reviewed. Visible antler growth protruding from skull/not invented inch or point minimum; actual mapped boundary not entire Crook County/Area17 Oct1–14. Any private-land white-tail/Type8doe-fawn/nonresident/region/other-type/unit/special archerySep1–30/public/tribal/method rights excluded/no bridge. Deer rifle≥.22 exceptHornet/≥60grain expanding bullet/≥2inch overall cartridge, .35/1.5inch/other-equipment exceptions separate/not universal .24 requirement. One deer per license, other valid white-tail/reduced-price exceptions separate/not universal annual one-deer cap. Current license/stamp/permission/CWD sampling/tagging/coupon/local/other-law/amendments checks/not individual permission. Eight histories/license metadata unverified; actual adopted2026 chapters/brochure read, index/current-law/map updates manual.
Wyoming Deer Hunting FAQ
Common questions about deer hunting in Wyoming
When is deer season in Wyoming?
Recorded windows, not one continuous season: 2025-09-01 to 2025-09-30; 2026-11-01 to 2026-11-20; 2025-10-01 to 2025-11-10. Historical and unverified records may be included. Check each row's evidence and your current GMU/hunt code and license before hunting.
When does archery deer season start in Wyoming?
Recorded archery deer window: Sep 1, 2025 to Sep 30, 2025. Unverified date record; agency review required. General archery
When is deer rifle/firearms season in Wyoming?
Recorded windows, not one continuous season: 2026-11-01 to 2026-11-20; 2025-10-01 to 2025-11-10. Historical and unverified records may be included. Check each row's evidence and your current GMU/hunt code and license before hunting.
Are there different deer hunting zones in Wyoming?
Yes, Wyoming has zone-specific deer seasons. The zones include: Area1 Crook private nontribal non-exempt adult resident General antlered mule deer bolt-action centerfire regular season. Check the season calendar above for zone-specific dates.
Do I need a license to hunt deer in Wyoming?
Yes, you need a valid Wyoming hunting license and any required deer tags or permits. Check with the Wyoming wildlife agency for current license requirements and fees.
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