Wyoming Deer Rifle/Firearm Season 2025, 2026
Rifle/Firearm deer hunting dates for Wyoming.
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 2 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 Rifle/Firearm Season
Find rifle deer hunting season dates for Wyoming. Plan your 2025, 2026 rifle hunt with dates, zones, and equipment requirements.
Rifle/Firearm Season Coming Soon
1 rifle season opening within 60 days
Nov 1-20, 2026
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.
Rifle/Firearm Deer Season Dates
2 rifle seasons in Wyoming
| Dates | Zone | Status | Notes | Add to Calendar |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 1-20, 2026 Date window reviewed 2026-10-09; verify license-specific exceptions Official date source | Area1 Crook private nontribal non-exempt adult resident General antlered mule deer bolt-action centerfire regular season | 18d away | 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 | Zone not recorded | Historical record | General season | |
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Zone-Specific Rifle/Firearm Dates
Wyoming has different rifle deer dates by zone. Zones include: Area1 Crook private nontribal non-exempt adult resident General antlered mule deer bolt-action centerfire regular season. Check official state regulations for zone 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 Rifle/Firearm Hunting FAQ
Common questions about rifle deer hunting in Wyoming
When does rifle deer season start 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.
What caliber rifles are legal for deer in Wyoming?
Wyoming has minimum caliber and cartridge requirements for deer hunting. Common requirements include minimum bullet diameter and energy specifications. Verify current rifle regulations with the state wildlife agency.
Are there different rifle deer zones in Wyoming?
Yes, Wyoming has zone-specific rifle deer seasons. Zones include: Area1 Crook private nontribal non-exempt adult resident General antlered mule deer bolt-action centerfire regular season. Each zone may have different dates and regulations.
Do I need a special tag for rifle deer hunting in Wyoming?
You need a valid Wyoming hunting license and applicable deer tags or permits. Some states offer rifle-specific tags or have separate quotas. Check current license requirements and availability.
What other methods can I use to hunt deer in Wyoming?
Besides rifle, Wyoming offers deer seasons for: Archery. Each method has different season dates and regulations.
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