you must have lived in the state for at least 365 days before applying for or purchasing a resident license. You must submit a nonresident application if you do not meet these requirements or have made residency claims in another state within that 365-day period. Nonresidents have a shorter application period for the elk draw, and all nonresident license fees are more expensive than resident license fees. HUNTER EDUCATION One common misconception when it comes to applying for a license is that applicants are required to have completed hunter education before they can apply. Hunter education is only required while in the field hunting and is not required for the purpose of applying for or purchasing a license. WILDERNESS AREAS Further consideration for nonresidents should be given if the area they wish to hunt in includes wilderness areas. Any nonresident hunting big or trophy game in a wilderness area is required to be accompanied by a resident guide. Any resident of Wyoming with a hunting license valid for the same species of animal may acquire a resident guide license at no cost. RESOURCES Game and Fish offers great resources to help people make informed decisions about what hunts suit them. The Wyoming Hunt Planner on the Game and Fish website is the best place to start. The interactive guide to hunting in Wyoming is a gateway to land status maps, hunt area information, license types and drawing odds. And, it's free. If you can't find what you need online, a phone call to the Game and Fish telephone information center or any regional office can guide you to the information you will need in order to plan your hunt. GET SET UP Another key point - each person applying for licenses through the electronic license system must set up a user account with a login and password. Once a user account is created, it is important for the sportsperson to remember their username and password. This login information is needed to access any account information in the future. Campers at the Game and Fish Hunter Education Camp practice properly navigating fences while hunting. While hunter education certification is required for hunters in the field, it is not required prior to applying for the draw. (Photo by Emalee Smith/WGFD) LICENSE Type 1 Type 2 Type 3 Type 4 Type 5 Type 6 Type 7 Type 8 Type 9 Type 0 FULL OR REDUCED PRICE Full price Full price Full price Full price Full price Reduced price Reduced price Reduced price Full price Full price DESCRIPTION Antlered or any Antlered or any Antlered or any (typically used for white-tailed deer) Antlerless Antlerless Cow/Calf or Doe/Fawn Cow/Calf or Doe/Fawn Cow/Calf or Doe/Fawn Archery only Other specialty weapon (e.g. muzzleloader) Wyoming Wildlife | 37