- Get the most out of your fishing or hunting trip by understanding and following the regulations
- Improving habitat and preventing dangers of over-harvesting are all part of the duties of the Wyoming Game and Fish Department
- Get a fishing or hunting license easily on the Wyoming Game and Fish website
The Wyoming Game and Fish Department has a mission to provide quality fishing and hunting opportunities within the state, while also working to improve habitat and restore historic populations of native fish. They were established to prevent the dangers of over-harvesting wildlife.
Fishing Regulations
There are a number of regulations to ensure fishing the Wyoming lakes and rivers continues to be a pleasure for visitors for years to come. An example of a regulation for fishing for trout and other fish is the creel and possession limit.
For trout in combination such as brown, rainbow, lake and golden, there is a limit for one day of six trout, with no more than one being in excess of 20 inches. For green sunfish, crappie, rock bass and some others, the limit is 50 for a day.
By going to the Wyoming Game and Fish Department’s website (see below) you can download a fishing regulation booklet, as well as find out when you can get a day of “free fishing” with no license requirement.
Fishing Fees & Licenses
Some of the license fees follow:
- Wyoming Conservation Stamp $12.50 (necessary before getting a license)
- Annual Nonresident Fishing License: $92
- Daily Nonresident Daily Fishing License: $14
- Annual Nonresident Youth Fishing License (between 14th & 18th birthday): $15
- Annual Resident Fishing License: $24
- Daily Resident Fishing License: $6
- Annual Resident Youth Fishing License (between 14th & 18th birthday): $3
Hunting Regulations
There is a long list of hunting regulations that you should be familiar with, such as bag limits and number of licenses allowed. Important regulations on the retention of parts of an animal that show compliance to rules on sex, species, horn or antler point or size are also within the regulations delineated on the Wyoming Game and Fish Department’s website. You should familiarize yourself with all regulations relating to the game you are hunting when in Wyoming.
Hunting Fees & Licenses
There is a wide range of licenses available depending on which animal you are hunting. To find the prices you can go to the Wyoming Game & Fish Department’s website at http://gf.state.wy.us/fiscal/license/index.asp. You can also put in your application online and learn how the process works.
Contact Info
Wyoming Game and Fish
5400 Bishop Boulevard
Cheyenne, WY 82006
Customer Service Center: 307-777-4600
Website: https://wgfd.wyo.gov/
Cody Regional Office
2820 State Highway 120
Cody, Wyoming 82414
307-527-7125
