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Verifying that you have access to a hunt area is
a part of planning your hunt in Wyoming.
(Photo by Emalee Smith/WGFD)
KNOW BEFORE YOU APPLY
For first-time Wyoming hunters, some
key steps in preparing exist. As soon as you
decide a Wyoming hunt is appealing, you
should start making a plan. Below are some
things hunters should know as they prepare
for their fall hunts and before applying in
the big game draw.
ACCESS
There are many factors to consider, and
one of the biggest ones is access. Consider if
you need an area with public access or if you
have permission to hunt on private property.
When considering access, it's often a good
idea to review the Wyoming Game and Fish
Department's public access program. There
are many access agreements in place for the
public to hunt on private property through
Access Yes. Each year the access areas are
updated, but you can use the Public Access
section on the Game and Fish website to view
existing public access areas. The more time
you have, the better prepared you will be
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when it is time to decide where you want to
apply and for what species. Draw application
periods for many big game hunts typically
open on the first business day in January. The
deadlines vary depending on your residency
and the license you are applying for.
LICENSE TYPES
Once you have decided on the area and
species you want to apply for, you will need
to know what license types are available and
what each type means. License types distinguish
the price and any limitations of the
license. Each license type can have specific
limitations based on the area it is valid for
and the management goals of the license.
The table below explains license types in the
broadest sense.
RESIDENCY
Another thing to consider is whether you
are a resident of Wyoming or a nonresident.
To be considered a resident of Wyoming,

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