2024 Game Bird and Small Game Regs - 10

GAME BIRD & SMALL GAME
ed from the state unless the part to be exported from the state is of a
nonedible trophy or hidelike nature and properly tagged with a Wyoming
interstate game tag or the big or trophy game animal was legally
harvested by a nonresident and is tagged with a Wyoming interstate
game tag.
SHIPPING GAME ANIMALS AND GAME BIRDS WITHIN
WYOMING
Except as otherwise exempt by state statute, no person shall ship,
transport or receive for shipment or transportation within Wyoming
any game animal, game bird, or any part thereof, unless tagged with a
Wyoming interstate game tag, or unless the transportation of a big or
trophy game animal is by a person in possession of a proper carcass
coupon signed and dated by the person who harvested the animal,
or the transportation of game birds or small game is by a properly
licensed hunter in possession of not more than the daily bag or possession
limit.
SKY-BUSTING AND RETRIEVAL OF DOWNED BIRDS
It is unethical and disrespectful to your fellow hunters to shoot at geese,
ducks and other game birds beyond reasonable killing ranges. The law
requires that you make a reasonable effort to retrieve and reduce to
possession any wounded or crippled migratory game birds you have
shot. If you hit a migratory game bird and see it fall or land in a location
you can legally access, then you have an obligation to search for the
downed bird and attempt to retrieve it. If a crippled migratory game
bird lands on adjoining private land, you have an obligation to seek that
landowner's permission to retrieve the downed bird.
TAKING PREDATORY ANIMALS AND PREDACIOUS
BIRDS
Predatory animals and predacious birds may be taken without a license.
VEHICLE RESTRICTIONS ON FEDERAL LAND
Sportspersons are advised that many areas of National Forest and Bureau
of Land Management lands are subject to travel and vehicle use
limitations to protect resources. Maps and additional information regarding
these limitations are available at U.S. Forest Service, Bureau of
Land Management and other agency offices near these public lands.
WATERCRAFT RESTRICTIONS
Waterfowl hunters should be aware certain bodies of water within Wyoming
have watercraft restrictions on them. For a list of waters that have
restrictions, please check the watercraft or fishing regulations or check
with your local Department Regional Office.
WILDLIFE VIOLATOR COMPACT
Wyoming is a member of the Wildlife Violator Compact. The Compact
enables a violator from any member state to accept a wildlife
citation and proceed on their way without being required to post an
appearance bond unless the violation requires MUST APPEAR and
NO BOND ACCEPTED. The Compact provides for the suspension of
wildlife license privileges in the home state of any person whose license
privileges have been suspended by a participating state. If you
have had your privileges suspended in any of the participating states,
you may lose your privileges in Wyoming, in addition to all the participating
Compact states. Additional information about the Compact can
be obtained by contacting the Wildlife Law Enforcement Coordinator
at (307) 233-6413.
WIND RIVER RESERVATION
Only non-Indian owned, fee title lands are open to the taking of wildlife
with a State of Wyoming license. Land status is complicated and lawful
access must be investigated thoroughly. Sportspersons are advised it is
their responsibility to determine land status prior to entering these areas.
WYOMING STATE PARKS
Wyoming State Parks allow limited hunting opportunities at specific locations
and may have additional restrictions and regulations for access
and hunting. Sportspersons are encouraged to contact Wyoming State
Parks at wyoparks.wyo.gov or contact the individual State Park Office
for additional information prior to hunting.
NEW!
SAGE-GROUSE PERMIT
REQUIRED
Starting in 2024, all licensed sage-grouse hunters will be
required to carry a free, annual sage-grouse hunting permit
to help us expand efforts to survey sage-grouse hunters on
their hunt experience.
Scan the QR code or visit bit.ly/sg-permit
to obtain the new sage-grouse permit.
Available at headquarters, regional offices and the department website
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WGF D.WYO.GOV
HUNT INFO
http://wyoparks.wyo.gov http://bit.ly/sg-permit http://bit.ly/sg-permit
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