Public Meetings Set to Discuss 2026 Hunting Seasons

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The Wyoming Game and Fish Department is holding a series of public meetings across the state to gather input from hunters on proposed regulations for the 2026 hunting seasons. Hunters are encouraged to attend the meetings, review the draft regulations, and submit comments to help shape the final season structure.

Why it matters

Hunting is an important part of Wyoming's outdoor heritage and economy, and hunters play a key role in managing wildlife populations. By participating in the public input process, hunters can ensure their voices are heard and that the 2026 hunting seasons reflect the needs and preferences of the local community.

The details

The public meetings will be held in several locations, including Sundance, Newcastle, Casper, Lusk, and Douglas. Hunters can also submit comments online or by mail. The draft regulations cover a wide range of hunting seasons, including for antelope, deer, elk, moose, bighorn sheep, upland game birds, migratory game birds, and wild turkeys.

• The public meetings will be held on Thursday, March 26 at 4 p.m. in Sundance and 7 p.m. in Newcastle.
• The draft regulations will be available on the Game and Fish website by March 18.
• District-specific information and proposals will be posted on YouTube by March 22.
• The public comment period will be open through April 1 at 5 p.m.

What’s next

The Wyoming Game and Fish Department will review the public comments and use them to develop the final 2026 hunting season regulations, which will be published later this year.