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Hunting Regulations WYOMING GAME AND FISH COMMISSION Upland Game Bird, Small Game, Migratory 2021 Game Bird and Wild Turkey Hunting Regulations Conservation Stamp Price Increase Effective July 1, 2021, the price for a 12-month conservation stamp is $21.50. A conservation stamp purchased on or before June 30, 2021 will be valid for 12 months from the date of purchase as indicated on the stamp. (See page 5) wgfd.wyo.gov Wyoming Hunting Regulations | 1 CONTENTS GENERAL 2021 License/Permit/Stamp Fees Access Yes Program ................................................................... 4 Carcass Coupons Dating and Display.................................... 4, 29 Pheasant Special Management Permit ............................................$15.50 Terms and Definitions .................................................................5 Resident Daily Game Bird/Small Game ............................................. $9.00 Department Contact Information ................................................ 3 Nonresident Daily Game Bird/Small Game .......................................$22.00 Important Hunting Information ................................................... 4 Resident 12 Month Game Bird/Small Game ...................................... $27.00 License/Permit/Stamp Fees ........................................................ 2 Nonresident 12 Month Game Bird/Small Game ..................................$74.00 Stop Poaching Program .............................................................. 2 Nonresident 12 Month Youth Game Bird/Small Game Wild Turkey Hunt Areas with Difficult Public Access ....................9 (May only be issued to nonresidents under the age of 18 years) .....$40.00 Resident 12 Month Game Bird .......................................................$16.00 GAME BIRD REGULATIONS Resident 12 Month Small Game .....................................................$16.00 Blue (Dusky) Grouse Hunting Seasons ...................................... 10 Resident Wild Turkey ..................................................................$16.00 Chukar Partridge Hunting Seasons ............................................ 11 Nonresident Wild Turkey ..............................................................$74.00 Documents Required to Hunt Upland Game Birds ..................... 10 12 Month Conservation Stamp ...................................................... $21.50 Gray Partridge Hunting Seasons ................................................ 11 Lifetime Conservation Stamp ..................................................... $185.50 Pheasant Hunting Seasons ........................................................12 Lifetime Resident Game Bird/Small Game/Fishing ...........................$496.00 Lifetime Resident Game Bird/Small Game ......................................$311.00 Glendo Permit Pheasant Season ..........................................14 Light Goose Conservation Order Permit ..........................................$15.50 Glendo State Park User Fees Required ................................14 Wildlife Damage Management Stamp ............................................$10.00 Springer Permit Pheasant Season .......................................14 Federal Duck Stamp ...................................................................$25.00 Ruffed Grouse Hunting Seasons ............................................... 10 Harvest Information Permit (HIP) ............ Free online at Department website Sage Grouse Hunting Seasons .................................................. 10 Sharp-tailed Grouse Hunting Seasons........................................ 11 SMALL GAME REGULATIONS Documents Required to Hunt Small Game .................................15 Small Game Hunting Seasons ....................................................15 Important Information about Pygmy Rabbits .............................15 MIGRATORY GAME BIRD REGULATIONS Banded Bird Reporting ............................................................... 4 POACHING Documents Required to Hunt .....................................................16 Estimating Distances When Shooting .......................................23 Federal Migratory Bird Hunting and Conservation Stamp (Federal Duck Stamp) ..........................................................6 Hunting Seasons: Crows .................................................................................... 5 Ducks, Geese, Mergansers and Coots Pacific Flyway .......................................................... 17 Central Flyway .........................................................18 Early Canada Goose............................................................. 17 Falconry ...............................................................................19 The Access Yes Light Goose Conservation Order ........................................ 20 Program provides DONATIONS hunting and fishing Mourning Dove, Rail and Snipe............................................ 17 access to nearly 2.8 Sandhill Crane ..................................................................... 17 million acres. Every Special Youth .......................................................................18 EQUAL dollar donated to Access Yes Migratory Game Bird Hunting Areas Map ...................................21 ACCESS equals 2.8 acres Migratory Bird Hunter’s Field Log .............................................20 of access for YOU! National Migratory Bird Harvest Information Program (HIP) ....... 7 Prohibited Acts ...........................................................................9 Donate today when you purchase or Sandhill Cranes Hunting Areas Map ..........................................22 apply for licenses. Waterfowl Identification Photos ...............................................25 U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service Waterfowl Hunting & Baiting Informa- tion ............................................................................................ 7 WILD TURKEY REGULATIONS Documents Required to Hunt Wild Turkey .................................28 2021 Fall and 2022 Spring Hunting Seasons ......................28, 29 2 | 2021 wgfd.wyo.gov CONTENTS MESSAGE FROM THE DIRECTOR State of Wyoming Governor Mark Gordon Wyoming Game and Fish Commission President Peter Dube, Buffalo Vice President Gay Lynn Byrd, Douglas Ralph Brokaw, Arlington Richard Ladwig, Manville Kenneth Roberts, Kemmerer Mark Jolovich, Torrington Ashlee Lundvall, Powell Wyoming Game and Fish Department Young hunters take a break during the 2020 Springer Youth Pheasant Hunt. Director Brian Nesvik Deputy Director John Kennedy Deputy Director Angi Bruce Home to diverse Chief Game Warden/ Chief of Wildlife Division Rick King landscapes and game Chief of Fisheries Alan Osterland Chief of Fiscal Services Greg Phipps By Brian Nesvik, Game and Fish Director Chief of Services Division Eric Wiltanger Dear Hunters, Regional offices We’re fortunate in Wyoming for diverse landscapes. Our state’s hunting grounds Cheyenne Headquarters (307) 777-4600 vary from arid shrublands to grassy ranges to high-alpine forests. Each unique 5400 Bishop Blvd., Cheyenne, WY 82006 (800) 842-1934 habitat offers a lot of fun for hunters in pursuit of turkeys, sandhill cranes, grouse, ducks and rabbits, to name just a handful of the small game and birds you can Casper Region (307) 473-3400 hunt in Wyoming. 3030 Energy Lane, Casper, WY 82604 (800) 233-8544 Varied landscapes and species are two reasons Wyoming small game and Cody Region (307) 527-7125 bird hunting is so fun. In some places around the Cowboy State, you can start 2820 State Highway 120, Cody, WY 82414 (800) 654-1178 high in the mountains and end up on the flatlands. With long and overlapping Green River Region (307) 875-3223 seasons, you could hunt geese in the morning, break for lunch, and round out the 351 Astle, Green River, WY 82935 (800) 843-8096 afternoon in pursuit of pheasants. And in all cases, the views across the state are spectacular, whether from the tip of a bluff or the valley. Jackson Region (307) 733-2321 This year I encourage you to explore new places. There’s no doubt you’ll have a 420 North Cache, Jackson, WY 83001 (800) 423-4113 great hunt this fall, but many parts of Wyoming are facing another year of drought, Mailing Address: P.O. Box 67, Jackson, WY 83001 following several impactful wildfires. It’s in the best interest of wildlife and hunters that we all maintain vigilance in Lander Region (307) 332-2688 taking good care of our diverse habitats. When you’re on-the-ground, I urge you to 260 Buena Vista, Lander, WY 82520 (800) 654-7862 remain true to the land ethic all hunters expect of each other. Use ATVs responsibly, Laramie Region (307) 745-4046 be careful with campfires and respect private property rights. 1212 South Adams Street, Laramie WY 82070 (800) 843-2352 And as far as personal safety goes, carry plenty of water and keep an eye on the sky for quickly-changing weather conditions. Make it a goal for Wyoming Pinedale Region (307) 367-4353 Search and Rescue teams to have a boring fall. 432 East Mill Street, Pinedale, WY 82941 (800) 452-9107 Mailing Address: I’m looking forward to the season, and I hope you are too. Take in the land and P.O. Box 850, Pinedale, WY 82941 marvel in the wonder that is the Wyoming outdoors. I wish you the best of luck in your harvest pursuits. And last but not least, don’t forget to think about our young Sheridan Region (307) 672-7418 aspiring hunters by giving them new opportunities to experience the things that 700 Valley View Drive, Sheridan,
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