Wyoming Fall Hunting Guide, Permits and Game

Fall is a favorite time to hunt in Wyoming.
The following is a list of what you can hunt, where, and when.
Check the links for where to get permits, if any are still available.

Antelope

Antelope hunting dates vary depending on the state's many hunt areas. Visit the Wyoming Game & Fish Department (WGFD) website for the latest details on antelope dates, quotas, and limitations.

The general season dates are:

• Archery: August 15 – October 4, 2025
• General: October 1 – December 31, 2025

What can you hunt and when during the Wyoming fall season?

That is a great question.

Here is what is open to hunting and when.

Be sure to get permits and tags from Wyoming Game & Fish if they are still available.

Wyoming Deer Hunting Season

Deer hunting is also managed through varying dates for the many hunting areas. We recommend checking the state’s deer hunting seasons resource for the latest information.

The general season dates are:

• Archery: September 1 – 30, 2025
• General: September 1 – December 31, 2025

Wyoming Elk Hunting

Wyoming elk hunting season dates vary by hunting area, too. Check the elk hunting seasons resource for dates and corresponding hunt areas.

Turkey Season
Fall:
Archery (Hunt Area 1): September 1 – 30, 2025
General (Hunt Area 1): October 1 – December 31, 2025

Bison
Hunt Area 2: August 15, 2025 – January 31, 2026
Hunt Area 3: Closed

Be careful out there.

Be sure to check all rules and regulations before you go. This ensures that Wyoming stays full of game, the wilderness is not damaged, and your hunting experiences are safe.

Know your wilderness before you go.