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IMPORTANT HUNTING INFORMATION
overall length and using an expanding point bullet . When hunting antelope,
deer, mountain lion or gray wolf where designated as a trophy
game animal, a hunter shall use any center-fire firearm of at least .22
caliber (excluding .22 Hornet) and having a bullet weight of at least
sixty (60) grains and firing a cartridge of at least two (2) inches in overall
length and using an expanding point bullet .
Big or trophy game animals may be taken with any other cartridge of
at least .35 caliber and at least one and one-half (1 .5) inches in overall
length and using an expanding point bullet or any shotgun firing " 00 " or
larger buckshot, or a slug . Any muzzle-loading rifle or muzzle-loading
handgun of at least .40 caliber and firing an expanding point bullet or
lead ball and using a charge of at least fifty (50) grains of black powder
or its equivalent may also be used to hunt big or trophy game animals .
Wyoming has no restrictive laws concerning firearms that may be
legally possessed under the law of one's home state. Safety dictates
that all firearms in a vehicle should be unloaded with the action open .
GUIDES REQUIRED; EXCEPTIONS. ISSUANCE OF
RESIDENT GUIDE LICENSE
No nonresident shall hunt big or trophy game animals on any designated
wilderness area, as defined by federal or state law, in Wyoming
unless accompanied by a licensed, professional guide or a resident
guide . There shall be at least one (1) licensed, professional guide or resident
guide accompanying each two (2) nonresident hunters . A resident
guide shall not guide more than two (2) hunters in any calendar year
on any wilderness area . Any resident possessing a valid big or trophy
game animal license shall apply for and receive a free resident guide
license prior to guiding any nonresident in designated wilderness areas .
A resident guide license may be obtained at no charge from the Cheyenne
Headquarters, Department regional offices and game wardens .
HUNTER SAFETY/MENTOR PROGRAM; EXEMPTION
Except as otherwise provided, no person born on or after Jan . 1, 1966,
may take wildlife by the use of firearms on land other than that of their
own family, unless that person can demonstrate they have obtained a
certificate of competency and safety in the use and handling of firearms
. Attendance and successful completion of a hunter safety course
offered by an association or governmental agency approved by the
Commission satisfies the requirements of this section .
* A person who has not received a certificate of competency and safety
in the use and handling of firearms may apply to the Department
for a special authorization to take wildlife with the use of a firearm
while being accompanied by a person acting as a mentor . A special
authorization shall be valid for one (1) year from the date of issue and
shall be in the possession of the recipient at all times while in the
field . The application process may be completed on the Department
website . Any person acting as a mentor shall be at least eighteen (18)
years of age, shall possess a valid hunting license, and shall demonstrate
they have successfully completed a hunter safety course . A
mentor shall not provide supervision for more than one (1) person at
a time in the field, other than immediate family members, and shall
accompany the mentee at all times to provide constant supervision .
* A person under fourteen (14) years of age who has not yet received a
hunter safety certificate may take small game and game birds while
being accompanied by a mentor who possesses a valid Wyoming
small game or game bird license and conservation stamp .
* Any active member, honorably discharged past member or veteran
of the armed forces of the United States and any active or retired Wyoming
peace officer qualified pursuant to Wyoming Statutes § 9-1-701
through § 9-1-707 may obtain an exemption from the hunter safety
requirement . Hunter safety exemption applications are available at
the Cheyenne Headquarters and Department regional offices . This
hunter safety exemption is not valid for hunting elk within Grand
Teton National Park (Hunt Areas 75 and 79), or for persons acting
as mentors in the Hunter Mentor Program.
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HOW TO FILL OUT
CARCASS COUPON
HOW TO FILL OUT A CARCASS COUPON
IMMEDIATELY AFTER HARVESTING AND
BEFORE LEAVING THE SITE OF THE KILL
COMPLETE ALL OF THE FOLLOWING STEPS:
Detach the carcass coupon
from the license.
CUT OUT the entire MONTH of the kill.
CUT OUT the entire DAY of the kill.
SIGN the carcass coupon.
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