Wyoming Hunting License: Cost, Requirements & How to Apply (2026)
Complete guide to Wyoming hunting license costs, requirements, seasons, and regulations for the Calendar year (Jan 1 – Dec 31) season.
Wyoming Hunting License Fees 2026
Current hunting license costs for residents and non-residents. License year: Calendar year (Jan 1 – Dec 31).
Resident Licenses
Non-Resident Licenses
Tags & Permits
Endorsements & Stamps
How to Buy a Wyoming Hunting License
Multiple convenient options to get your license quickly.
Buy Online (Recommended)
Visit wgfd.wyo.gov/apply-or-buy. Create account or sign in. Purchase conservation stamp ($21.50). Apply for draw licenses during application period (opens Jan 2). Pay with credit/debit card (2.5% processing fee). Print license upon successful draw notification
Buy In Person
WGFD regional offices, Local sporting goods stores, Select Walmart stores
Buy By Phone
Call 307-777-4600. 2.5% processing fee
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Hunter Education Requirements in Wyoming
Who Can Hunt for Free (or at a Discount) in Wyoming?
Wyoming Hunting Seasons 2026-2027
Key hunting season dates and weapon restrictions.
Wyoming Bag Limits
Daily and seasonal harvest limits for major game species.
How Wyoming Compares to Neighboring States
See how hunting license costs stack up in the region.
Frequently Asked Questions About Wyoming Hunting Licenses
How much is a hunting license in Wyoming?
Wyoming uses a tag-based system. You need a $21.50 conservation stamp plus individual tags. 2026 resident prices: deer $47, elk $57, antelope $42. Non-resident regular tags: deer $389, elk $692, antelope $341.
What are Wyoming Special licenses?
Special licenses cost more but offer significantly better drawing odds for non-residents. 2026 prices: Special deer $1,215, Special antelope $1,215, Special elk $1,965. About 75% of licenses go to highest preference point holders.
How does Wyoming's preference point system work?
Non-residents can buy preference points ($31 antelope, $41 deer, $52 elk) to improve future drawing odds. 75% of licenses go to highest-point applicants, and 25% are random draw. Moose, bighorn sheep, and mountain goat are once-in-lifetime draws.
Why is Wyoming famous for antelope hunting?
Wyoming has over 50% of all pronghorn antelope in North America — more antelope than people. It's the #1 pronghorn hunting destination with high success rates and relatively easy-to-draw tags compared to elk.
How much did Wyoming license fees increase in 2026?
For 2026, resident deer increased from $42 to $47, antelope from $37 to $42. Non-resident deer went from $374 to $389, antelope from $326 to $341. Non-resident Special elk rose from $1,950 to $1,965.
Can I buy a Wyoming hunting license online?
Yes, apply and buy at wgfd.wyo.gov. The 2026 application period opens January 2. A 2.5% credit card processing fee applies to all electronic purchases.
Do NR elk licenses include fishing?
Yes, Wyoming non-resident elk licenses ($692) include fishing privileges — a unique perk among western states. Deer and antelope licenses do not include fishing.
What is the minimum age to hunt in Wyoming?
There is no strict minimum age. Youth under 14 get deeply discounted tags (elk $25 res/$275 NR, deer/antelope $20/$110). Hunter education is required for those born after January 1, 1966.