Wyoming Draw OddsUpland birds: grouse, partridge, chukar, pheasant
Last checked 2026-10-23 · Season tables are taken from WGFD regulation text (original text under each card); links open the official PDFs. WGFD is the authority.
Season dates shown are the ones WGFD has published (see each excerpt’s title for the season year). Dates for later seasons are not yet published; check WGFD before planning.
Sage grouse hunt area map
Source: WGFD SageGrouseHuntAreas GIS layer (4 features; WGFD describes it as 2026 boundaries; WGFD last edit 2026-09-19), downloaded 2026-10-23, simplified for the web. Overview only — not legal boundaries; the written descriptions in the regulation govern.
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Sage grouse
| Hunt area | Opens | Closes | Daily bag | Possession | Limitations |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sep. 19 | Sep. 30 | 2 | 4 | Any sage grouse |
| 2, 3, 4 | — | — | — | — | CLOSED |
Original WGFD text
(a) Sage Grouse Hunt Areas, Season Dates, Bag Limits and Limitations.
SAGE GROUSE
Hunt Season Dates Bag Limit
Area Opens Closes Daily Possession Limitations
1 Sep. 19 Sep. 30 2 4 Any sage grouse
2, 3, 4 CLOSEDFrom WGFD Chapter 11 — Upland Game Bird and Small Game Hunting Seasons (2026; effective 06/10/2026 per Wyoming rules site), checked 2026-10-23. Hunt-area boundaries and closed areas are in the full regulation.
Sage grouse permit
(b) A sage grouse hunting permit shall be required of any licensed hunter who participates in hunting sage grouse. The sage grouse hunting permit shall be in possession of any person while hunting sage grouse, and shall be immediately produced for inspection upon request from any authorized Department representative. The permit shall be available at headquarters, regional offices and the department website.
Original WGFD text
(b) A sage grouse hunting permit shall be required of any licensed hunter who participates in hunting sage grouse. The sage grouse hunting permit shall be in possession of any person while hunting sage grouse, and shall be immediately produced for inspection upon request from any authorized Department representative. The permit shall be available at headquarters, regional offices and the department website.
From WGFD Chapter 11 — Upland Game Bird and Small Game Hunting Seasons (2026; effective 06/10/2026 per Wyoming rules site), checked 2026-10-23. Hunt-area boundaries and closed areas are in the full regulation.
Blue (dusky) grouse
| Hunt area | Opens | Closes | Daily bag | Possession | Limitations |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sep. 1 | Dec. 31 | 3 | 9 | Any blue (dusky) grouse |
Original WGFD text
(c) Blue (Dusky) Grouse Hunt Areas, Season Dates, Bag Limit and Limitations.
BLUE (DUSKY) GROUSE
Hunt Season Dates Bag Limit
Area Opens Closes Daily Possession Limitations
1 Sep. 1 Dec. 31 3 9 Any blue (dusky) grouseFrom WGFD Chapter 11 — Upland Game Bird and Small Game Hunting Seasons (2026; effective 06/10/2026 per Wyoming rules site), checked 2026-10-23. Hunt-area boundaries and closed areas are in the full regulation.
Ruffed grouse
| Hunt area | Opens | Closes | Daily bag | Possession | Limitations |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sep. 1 | Dec. 31 | 3 | 9 | Any ruffed grouse |
Original WGFD text
(d) Ruffed Grouse Hunt Areas, Season Dates, Bag Limits and Limitations.
RUFFED GROUSE
Hunt Season Dates Bag Limit
Area Opens Closes Daily Possession Limitations
1 Sep. 1 Dec. 31 3 9 Any ruffed grouseFrom WGFD Chapter 11 — Upland Game Bird and Small Game Hunting Seasons (2026; effective 06/10/2026 per Wyoming rules site), checked 2026-10-23. Hunt-area boundaries and closed areas are in the full regulation.
Sharp-tailed grouse
| Hunt area | Opens | Closes | Daily bag | Possession | Limitations |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sep. 1 | Dec. 31 | 3 | 9 | Any sharp-tailed grouse |
Original WGFD text
(f) Sharp-Tailed Grouse Hunt Areas, Season Dates, Bag Limit and Limitations.
SHARP-TAILED GROUSE
Hunt Season Dates Bag Limit
Area Opens Closes Daily Possession Limitations
1 Sep. 1 Dec. 31 3 9 Any sharp-tailed grouseFrom WGFD Chapter 11 — Upland Game Bird and Small Game Hunting Seasons (2026; effective 06/10/2026 per Wyoming rules site), checked 2026-10-23. Hunt-area boundaries and closed areas are in the full regulation.
Chukar and gray (Hungarian) partridge
Chukar Partridge
| Hunt area | Opens | Closes | Daily bag | Possession | Limitations |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sep. 15 | Jan. 31 | 5 | 15 | Any chukar partridge |
Gray Partridge
| Hunt area | Opens | Closes | Daily bag | Possession | Limitations |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sep. 15 | Jan. 31 | 5 | 15 | Any gray partridge |
Original WGFD text
(e) Partridge Hunt Areas, Season Dates, Bag Limit and Limitations.
CHUKAR PARTRIDGE
Hunt Season Dates Bag Limit
Area Opens Closes Daily Possession Limitations
1 Sep. 15 Jan. 31 5 15 Any chukar partridge
GRAY PARTRIDGE
Hunt Season Dates Bag Limit
Area Opens Closes Daily Possession Limitations
1 Sep. 15 Jan. 31 5 15 Any gray partridgeFrom WGFD Chapter 11 — Upland Game Bird and Small Game Hunting Seasons (2026; effective 06/10/2026 per Wyoming rules site), checked 2026-10-23. Hunt-area boundaries and closed areas are in the full regulation.
Pheasant hunt area map
Source: WGFD PheasantHuntAreas GIS layer (15 features; WGFD describes it as 2014 boundaries; WGFD last edit 2026-10-14), downloaded 2026-10-23, simplified for the web. Overview only — not legal boundaries; the written descriptions in the regulation govern.
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Pheasant
| Area | Opens | Closes | Daily bag | Possession | Limitations | Shooting hours |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Nov. 1 | Dec. 31 | 3 | 9 | Male pheasant only except those areas in Sheridan and Johnson counties that require a Pheasant Special Management Permit in Section 4 shall be open for any pheasant. (Youth Hunt-Refer to Section 7) | ½ hour before Sunrise – Sunset |
| 2 | Nov. 1 | Nov. 30 | 2 | 6 | Any pheasant (Youth Hunt-Refer to Section 7) | Week Days: 8:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. Weekend Days: 8:00 a.m. – Sunset |
| 2 | Dec. 1 | Dec. 31 | 2 | 6 | Male pheasant only | ½ hour before Sunrise – Sunset |
| 5 | Nov. 1 | Dec. 31 | 3 | 9 | Male pheasant only except that portion of Area 5 north of the Shoshone River and west of the Yellowtail Reservoir shall be open for any pheasant (Youth Hunt-Refer to Section 7) | Veterans Day (State Observed Holiday), Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day, and Weekend Days: ½ hour before Sunrise – Sunset Week Days: 11:00 a.m. – Sunset |
| 7 | Nov. 1 | Dec. 31 | 3 | 9 | Male pheasant only except that portion of Area 7 on the Table Mountain WHMA shall be open for any pheasant | ½ hour before Sunrise – Sunset Table Mountain WHMA: 8:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. |
| 8 | Oct. 15 | Oct. 31 | 3 | Season Limit 9 | Any pheasant (Springer permits) Refer to Section 5 | 8:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. |
| 8 | Nov. 1 | Nov. 30 | 3 | 9 | Any pheasant | 8:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. |
| 9 | Nov. 1 | Dec. 31 | 3 | 9 | Any pheasant (Youth Hunt - Refer to Section 6) | 8:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. |
| 11 | Nov. 1 | Dec. 31 | 3 | 9 | Any pheasant | ½ hour before Sunrise – Sunset |
Hunt area descriptions & closed areas
(i) Pheasant Hunt Area Descriptions.
Area 1. All of Fremont County, excluding those lands described in pheasant Hunt Area 2. All of Sheridan, Johnson, Park, Washakie and Hot Springs counties, and all of Big Horn County excluding those lands described in pheasant Hunt Area 5.
Area 2. All lands in the Ocean Lake Wildlife Habitat Management Area, the Mile High Ranch Access Area, the Killebrew Ranches Access Area and all lands in the Sand Mesa Wildlife Habitat Management Area east of the Bass Lake Road.
Area 5. All of the lands included in the Yellowtail Wildlife Habitat Management Area north of U.S. Highway 14A.
Area 7. All of Goshen County excluding Hunt Area 8.
Area 8. All of the lands included in the Springer/Bump-Sullivan Wildlife Habitat Management Area.
Area 9. All Bureau of Reclamation Withdrawal lands bordering and including Glendo State Park and the adjoining Department’s Access Yes Walk-in Area.
Area 11. The entire State of Wyoming excluding the lands described in Areas 1, 2, 5, 7, 8 and 9.
(ii) Closed Areas.
(A) The waters and lands within one-half (1/2) mile of the aeration system on the north side of Ocean Lake shall be closed to pheasant hunting beginning December 15 through December 31 of each year.
(B) The Downar Bird Farm and Springer Headquarters in Goshen County shall be closed to pheasant hunting as marked by signs.
(C) The lands on the Springer/Bump-Sullivan Wildlife Habitat Management Area south of Goshen County Road 42 and west of Goshen County Road 37 shall be closed to pheasant hunting after November 13.
(D) Pond Number 1 and adjacent lands on the Table Mountain Wildlife Habitat Management Area in Goshen County, as marked by colored signs and posts, shall be closed to pheasant hunting after November 13.
(E) The Sheridan Bird Farm in Sheridan County shall be closed to pheasant hunting, except during hunts sponsored and supervised by the Wyoming Game and Fish Department.
Original WGFD text
(g) Pheasant Hunt Areas, Season Dates, Bag Limit, Limitations and Shooting Hours.
PHEASANT
Hunt Season Dates Bag Limit Shooting Hours
Area Opens Closes Daily Possession Limitations Start End
1 Nov. 1 Dec. 31 3 9 Male pheasant only ½ hour before Sunset
except those areas Sunrise
in Sheridan and
Johnson counties
that require a
Pheasant Special
Management
Permit in Section 4
shall be open for
any pheasant.
(Youth Hunt-Refer
to Section 7)
2 Nov. 1 Nov. 30 2 6 Any pheasant Week Days 2:00 p.m.
(Youth Hunt-Refer 8:00 a.m.
to Section 7) Weekend Days Sunset
8:00 a.m.
2 Dec. 1 Dec. 31 2 6 Male pheasant only ½ hour before Sunset
Sunrise
5 Nov. 1 Dec. 31 3 9 Male pheasant only Veterans Day Sunset
except that portion (State
of Area 5 north of Observed
the Shoshone River Holiday),
and west of the Thanksgiving
Yellowtail Day, Christmas
Reservoir shall be Day, and
open for any Weekend Days
pheasant (Youth ½ hour before
Hunt-Refer to Sunrise
Section 7) Week Days Sunset
11:00 a.m.
7 Nov. 1 Dec. 31 3 9 Male pheasant only ½ hour before Sunset
except that portion Sunrise
of Area 7 on the
Table Mountain Table Mountain WHMA
WHMA shall be 8:00 a.m. 4:00 p.m.
open for any
pheasant
8 Oct. 15 Oct. 31 3 Season Any pheasant 8:00 a.m. 4:00 p.m.
Limit 9 (Springer permits)
Refer to Section 5
8 Nov. 1 Nov. 30 3 9 Any pheasant 8:00 a.m. 4:00 p.m.
PHEASANT
Hunt Season Dates Bag Limit Shooting Hours
Area Opens Closes Daily Possession Limitations Start End
9 Nov. 1 Dec. 31 3 9 Any pheasant 8:00 a.m. 3:00 p.m.
(Youth Hunt -
Refer to Section 6)
11 Nov. 1 Dec. 31 3 9 Any pheasant ½ hour before Sunset
Sunrise
(i) Pheasant Hunt Area Descriptions.
Area 1. All of Fremont County, excluding those lands described in pheasant
Hunt Area 2. All of Sheridan, Johnson, Park, Washakie and Hot Springs counties, and all of Big
Horn County excluding those lands described in pheasant Hunt Area 5.
Area 2. All lands in the Ocean Lake Wildlife Habitat Management Area, the
Mile High Ranch Access Area, the Killebrew Ranches Access Area and all lands in the Sand
Mesa Wildlife Habitat Management Area east of the Bass Lake Road.
Area 5. All of the lands included in the Yellowtail Wildlife Habitat Management
Area north of U.S. Highway 14A.
Area 7. All of Goshen County excluding Hunt Area 8.
Area 8. All of the lands included in the Springer/Bump-Sullivan Wildlife Habitat
Management Area.
Area 9. All Bureau of Reclamation Withdrawal lands bordering and including
Glendo State Park and the adjoining Department’s Access Yes Walk-in Area.
Area 11. The entire State of Wyoming excluding the lands described in Areas 1,
2, 5, 7, 8 and 9.
(ii) Closed Areas.
(A) The waters and lands within one-half (1/2) mile of the aeration
system on the north side of Ocean Lake shall be closed to pheasant hunting beginning December
15 through December 31 of each year.
(B) The Downar Bird Farm and Springer Headquarters in Goshen
County shall be closed to pheasant hunting as marked by signs.
(C) The lands on the Springer/Bump-Sullivan Wildlife Habitat
Management Area south of Goshen County Road 42 and west of Goshen County Road 37 shall
be closed to pheasant hunting after November 13.
(D) Pond Number 1 and adjacent lands on the Table Mountain Wildlife
Habitat Management Area in Goshen County, as marked by colored signs and posts, shall be
closed to pheasant hunting after November 13.
(E) The Sheridan Bird Farm in Sheridan County shall be closed to
pheasant hunting, except during hunts sponsored and supervised by the Wyoming Game and Fish
Department.From WGFD Chapter 11 — Upland Game Bird and Small Game Hunting Seasons (2026; effective 06/10/2026 per Wyoming rules site), checked 2026-10-23. Hunt-area boundaries and closed areas are in the full regulation.
Special pheasant hunts: Springer permit pheasant draw →
Licenses
| License (WGFD fee list) | Price |
|---|---|
| DUPLICATE GAME BIRD FARM | $7.00 |
| GAME BIRD FARM | $136.00 |
| GAME BIRD FARM - NEW | $136.00 |
| NONRESIDENT GAME BIRD/SMALL GAME 12-MONTH | $74.00 |
| NONRESIDENT GAME BIRD/SMALL GAME DAILY | $22.00 |
| NONRESIDENT GAME BIRD/SMALL GAME YOUTH | $40.00 |
| RESIDENT GAME BIRD 12-MONTH | $16.00 |
| RESIDENT GAME BIRD/SMALL GAME 12-MONTH | $27.00 |
| RESIDENT GAME BIRD/SMALL GAME DAILY | $9.00 |
| RESIDENT GAME BIRD/SMALL GAME MILITARY COMBAT | $0.00 |
| RESIDENT LIFETIME GAME BIRD/SMALL GAME | $311.00 |
| RESIDENT LIFETIME GAME BIRD/SMALL GAME & CSTAMP | $496.50 |
| RESIDENT LIFETIME GAME BIRD/SMALL GAME & FISH | $496.00 |
| PHEASANT SPECIAL MANAGEMENT PERMIT | $15.50 |
From the WGFD License Fee List, checked 2026-10-23. A Conservation Stamp may also be required — see WGFD.