Short and restricted general hunting seasons on deer this year

Wyoming Game and Fish, Green River Office
Posted 9/25/17

Many general hunting seasons in southwest Wyoming are shorter than in previous years and many of them have a three points or more on either antler restriction on any white-tailed deer.

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Short and restricted general hunting seasons on deer this year

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Many local general deer hunting seasons will open Sunday, October 1, and general elk seasons are not far off. There were many changes made to deer hunting seasons and your local Wyoming Game and Fish Department deer managers want to give deer hunters a heads up about those changes.

Because of severe winter conditions, many mule deer did not survive the winter. Deer hunters in southwest Wyoming will notice a decrease in mule deer numbers, and it will be tough hunting. Many general hunting seasons in southwest Wyoming are shorter than in previous years and many of them have a three points or more on either antler restriction on any white-tailed deer. Hunters are reminded to read the hunting regulations before going hunting. If you are hunting deer on a General License, make sure you know the opening and closing dates for those deer areas on a general license and also if any restrictions apply.

  • If you hunt area 131, the season is October 1 through October 6 and it must be antlered mule deer four points or more on either antler or any white-tailed deer.
  • If you hunt area 132, that season runs October 1 through October 8, with a three points or more on either antler restriction or any white-tailed deer.
  • If you hunt area 133 that season runs October 1 through October 8, with a three points or more on either antler restriction or any white-tailed deer.
  • The hunting season in hunt area 134 is short also-the season in hunt area 134 is October 1 through October 8 with a three points or more on either antler restriction or any white-tailed deer.
  • The hunting season in hunt area 135 is October 1 through October 6 with a three points or more on either antler restriction or any white-tailed deer.
  • And if you hunt in area 168 the general season is October 1 through October 8 with a three points or more on either antler restriction or any white-tailed deer.
  • Nonresident hunters: make sure you are hunting in the correct Region. 
  • If you have any questions consult your hunting regulations; call your local warden or biologist; or call the Game and Fish Green River Region Office toll free at 1-800-843-8096.
  • There is also a lot of information at the WGFD website: wgfd.wyo.gov