Wyoming
Pronghorn Capital of the World, high-desert mule deer, Rocky Mountain elk, and bighorn sheep.
Wyoming Regulatory Agency
Wyoming Game and Fish Department (WGFD)
The Wyoming Game and Fish Department (WGFD) conserves wildlife and serves sportspeople across Wyoming's Rocky Mountains, Bighorn basin, and high desert sagebrush plains.
Wyoming is the Pronghorn Capital of the World, featuring world-class Rocky Mountain elk, mule deer, bighorn sheep, moose, bison, and mountain goat.
policyMission
Conserving Wildlife, Serving People.
assignmentResponsibilities
- Administers preference point draw systems and license allocation lotteries
- Manages Wildlife Habitat Management Areas (WHMAs) and Walk-In Access areas
- Sets hunting season dates, quota limits, and hunt area regulations
- Executes big game migration corridor research, CWD tracking, and habitat restoration
- Enforces state wildlife regulations through Game Wardens
starCore Values
- Wildlife Conservation: Protecting iconic Western big game herds and migration corridors.
- Public Access: Pioneering Walk-In and Hunter Management access programs.
- Heritage & Service: Serving sportspeople and preserving Wyoming's outdoor heritage.