Regulations

January 16-17, 2025 - Commission Meeting
Cheyenne, WY

 

The following regulation will be presented to the Commission at their January meeting:

Chapter 66, Wyoming Bighorn/Domestic Sheep Plan Revision Rules
 

Review the regulation draft and statement of reason documents and submit public comments here.

 

View our most current regulations below.

While some regulations have been adopted by the WGF Commission, they are not effective until approved and signed by the Governor and filed at the Secretary of State's Office.  This can take up to 75 days, so please check back to obtain the final version.

Possession of Live Wildlife

Wyoming statute authorizes the Commission to regulate or prohibit the importation or possession of certain wildlife species and to regulate and permit the importation of big or trophy game animals for specific purposes.  The Commission is also authorized to grant licenses for scientific or educational purposes to take, capture or possess live wildlife.

Importation and Possession of Live Warm-Blooded Wildlife
Chapter 10

This regulation governs the importation, possession, confinement, transportation, sale and disposition of live wildlife in Wyoming.

Importation and Possession of Live Warm-Blooded Wildlife 

Possessing Wildlife (A guide to understanding Wildlife Possession Laws and Regulations in Wyoming)

Application

Game Bird Certificate of Origin

Scientific Research, Educational or Special Purpose Permits
Chapter 33

This regulation governs the issuance of scientific research, educational and special use permits concerning live wildlife.

Scientific Research, Educational or Special Purpose Permits 

Application
Survivability Worksheet

Wildlife Rehabilitation
Chapter 45

This regulation governs the issuance of wildlife rehabilitation permits allowing a person to provide care, aid and treatment to sick, injured, debilitated or orphaned wildlife.

Wildlife Rehabilitation

Take of Nongame Wildlife from within Wyoming
Chapter 52

This regulation governs the take of nongame wildlife species within Wyoming.

Take of Nongame Wildlife from within Wyoming

Importation and Possession of Live Cold-Blooded Wildlife
Chapter 69

This regulation governs the importation, possession, confinement, transportation, sale and disposition of live cold-blooded wildlife in Wyoming.

Importation and Possession of Live Cold-Blooded Wildlife

Possessing Wildlife (A guide to understanding Wildlife Possession Laws and Regulations in Wyoming)