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Wyoming Hunting License (2026)

Restricted: Wyoming requires a hunting license, and hunter-education certification is mandatory for those born on or after Jan 1, 1966.

RestrictedVerified Jun 18, 2026

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Wyoming requires a hunting license, and hunter-education certification is mandatory for those born on or after Jan 1, 1966. Resident and nonresident licenses are available through Wyoming Game & Fish.

Official source: wgfd.wyo.gov →

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Hunting License in states bordering Wyoming

The same rule in each neighboring state LawLert has verified, from that state’s own official source.

ColoradoRestricted
Colorado requires a hunting license, and a hunter-education course is mandatory for anyone born on or after Jan 1, 1949. Resident and nonresident licenses are available through CPW.
Verified Jun 18, 2026 · Source: cpw.state.co.us · Full Colorado rule →
IdahoRestricted
Idaho requires a hunting license, and hunter-education certification is mandatory for hunters born on or after Jan 1, 1975. Resident and nonresident licenses are available through Idaho F&G.
Verified Jun 18, 2026 · Source: idfg.idaho.gov · Full Idaho rule →
MontanaRestricted
Montana requires a hunting license, and hunter-education certification is mandatory for those born after Jan 1, 1985. Licenses are available through Montana FWP.
Verified Jun 18, 2026 · Source: fwp.mt.gov · Full Montana rule →
NebraskaRestricted
Nebraska requires a hunting permit, and hunter-education certification is mandatory for hunters ages 12-29. Permits are available through the Nebraska Game & Parks Commission.
Verified Jun 18, 2026 · Source: outdoornebraska.gov · Full Nebraska rule →
South DakotaRestricted
South Dakota requires a hunting license, and HuntSAFE hunter education is mandatory for hunters ages 12-15 (no adult birthdate cutoff). Resident and nonresident licenses are available through SD Game, Fish and Parks.
Verified Jun 18, 2026 · Source: gfp.sd.gov · Full South Dakota rule →
UtahRestricted
Utah requires a hunting license, and hunter education is mandatory for those born after Dec 31, 1965. Resident and nonresident licenses are available through the Utah Division of Wildlife Resources.
Verified Jun 18, 2026 · Source: wildlife.utah.gov · Full Utah rule →

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