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Wyoming big game draw deadlines
Wyoming's nonresident elk deadline is one of the first of the year, with applications opening January 2. Applications are online only.
- Agency
- Wyoming Game and Fish Department (WGFD)
- Point system
- Preference points (nonresidents)
- Apply
- Official application page
Draw windows
Nonresident elk closes in early February. Moose, sheep, goat and bison close April 30. Deer, pronghorn and resident elk close June 1, with a leftover draw in late June.
Watch for
Nonresident elk applicants can modify or withdraw until early May.
Wyoming deadlines
| Deadline | Species | Draw | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 deadline (2027 date not yet published) | Elk | Initial drawNonresident onlyCloses Midnight MT | OfficialOfficial page: WGFD Elk |
| 2026 deadline (2027 date not yet published) | Deer | Initial drawCloses Midnight MT | OfficialOfficial page: WGFD Deer |
| 2026 deadline (2027 date not yet published) | Elk | Initial drawResident onlyCloses Midnight MT | OfficialOfficial page: WGFD Elk |
| 2026 deadline (2027 date not yet published) | Pronghorn | Initial drawCloses Midnight MT | OfficialOfficial page: WGFD Pronghorn |
Deadlines by species
Apply on the official site
WGFD official application page
Always confirm dates on the agency’s official site before you apply. Agencies can change deadlines.