Dates and Deadlines
Wyoming Hunting Application Deadlines
Application deadlines, draw dates, and points windows for the 2026 application cycle, as published by the Wyoming Game and Fish Department.
| Date | Deadline | Results |
|---|---|---|
| February 2, 2026 | Nonresident elk application deadline | May 21, 2026 |
| April 30, 2026 | Sheep, goat, moose, and bison application deadline | May 21, 2026 |
| June 1, 2026 | Deer, antelope, and resident elk application deadline | June 18, 2026 |
| July 1 to November 2, 2026 | Points only purchase windowPoints only | n/a |
Dates are set by the Wyoming Game and Fish Department and can change between cycles. Always confirm with wgfd.wyo.gov before you apply.
How the Wyoming Draw Works
Preference points with a random share, special and regular price options
Wyoming's nonresident elk deadline lands earlier than almost everything else in the West, at the start of February, with results in late May. Sheep, goat, moose, and bison close at the end of April. Deer, antelope, and resident elk applications are due June 1 with results in mid June. Points for the following year are sold from July into late October.
Wyoming uses preference points for elk, deer, and antelope, with most tags going to the highest point holders and a share drawn at random. Nonresidents can also choose between the regular and special price options, which changes the pool you compete in without changing the hunt.
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Wyoming Draw FAQs
When is the Wyoming nonresident elk deadline?
The start of February. For the current cycle the deadline is February 2, 2026, with results on May 21, 2026.
When is the Wyoming deer and antelope deadline?
June 1, 2026, with results on June 18, 2026.
What is the difference between Wyoming special and regular price?
Two separate nonresident draw pools for the same hunts. The special option costs more and generally has fewer applicants competing per tag.
When can I buy Wyoming preference points?
The points only window runs July 1 to November 2, 2026.
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