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National Elk Refuge Elk Hunter Management Area - 2023

Permission Slip Options: The National Elk Refuge is open October 10th - December 15th  for the take of elk during the specific season as published in the 2023 Wyoming Game & Fish Commission Regulations.

For more information see below.










 

Approx. Acres: 24451
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Elk Draw Permission Slips for National Elk Refuge: Only Full Price Licenses (Type 1,2,4,5,9, General) are valid for hunt period A. Only full price youth licenses  (Type 1,2,4,5,9, General) are valid for the Youth Only Hunt periods (N,O). All elk licenses are valid for Antlerless Elk Only hunt periods (B - M,P-W).  You may  apply for only one of the following draw hunt dates (A-W) and choose one leftover permission slip on a first come-first serve basis beginning September 22, 2023 8:00 AM. (MST).
Hunt Period Hunt Description Application Dates Draw Date Hunt Dates
A Any Elk August 1, 2023 - 8:00 AM (MST)
- September 21, 2023 11:59 PM (MST)
September 22, 2023 October 10 - 24, 2023 
B Antlerless Elk Only August 1, 2023 - 8:00 AM (MST)
- September 21, 2023 11:59 PM (MST)
September 22, 2023 October 25 - 27, 2023
C Antlerless Elk Only August 1, 2023 - 8:00 AM (MST)
- September 21, 2023 11:59 PM (MST)
September 22, 2023 October 28 - 30, 2023
D Antlerless Elk Only August 1, 2023 - 8:00 AM (MST)
- September 21, 2023 11:59 PM (MST)
September 22, 2023 October 30 - November 1, 2023
E Antlerless Elk Only August 1, 2023 - 8:00 AM (MST)
- September 21, 2023 11:59 PM (MST)
September 22, 2023 November 1 - 3, 2023
F Antlerless Elk Only August 1, 2023 - 8:00 AM (MST)
- September 21, 2023 11:59 PM (MST)
September 22, 2023 November 4 - 6, 2023
G Antlerless Elk Only August 1, 2023 - 8:00 AM (MST)
- September 21, 2023 11:59 PM (MST)
September 22, 2023 November 6 - 8, 2023
H Antlerless Elk Only August 1, 2023 - 8:00 AM (MST)
- September 21, 2023 11:59 PM (MST)
September 22, 2023 November 8 - 10, 2023
I Antlerless Elk Only August 1, 2023 - 8:00 AM (MST)
- September 21, 2023 11:59 PM (MST)
September 22, 2023 November 11 - 13, 2023
J Antlerless Elk Only August 1, 2023 - 8:00 AM (MST)
- September 21, 2023 11:59 PM (MST)
September 22, 2023 November 13 -15, 2023
K Antlerless Elk Only August 1, 2023 - 8:00 AM (MST)
- September 21, 2023 11:59 PM (MST)
September 22, 2023 November 15 -17, 2023
L Antlerless Elk Only August 1, 2023 - 8:00 AM (MST)
- September 21, 2023 11:59 PM (MST)
September 22, 2023 November 18 - 20, 2023
M Antlerless Elk Only August 1, 2023 - 8:00 AM (MST)
- September 21, 2023 11:59 PM (MST)
September 22, 2023 November 20 - 22, 2023
N Any Elk -Youth Hunt August 1, 2023 - 8:00 AM (MST)
- September 21, 2023 11:59 PM (MST)
September 22, 2023 November 23 -24, 2023
O Any Elk -Youth Hunt August 1, 2023 - 8:00 AM (MST)
- September 21, 2023 11:59 PM (MST)
September 22, 2023 November 25 - 26, 2023
P Antlerless Elk Only August 1, 2023 - 8:00 AM (MST)
- September 21, 2023 11:59 PM (MST)
September 22, 2023 November 27 - 29, 2023
Q Antlerless Elk Only August 1, 2023 - 8:00 AM (MST)
- September 21, 2023 11:59 PM (MST)
September 22, 2023 November 29 - December 1, 2023
R Antlerless Elk Only August 1, 2023 - 8:00 AM (MST)
- September 21, 2023 11:59 PM (MST)
September 22, 2023 December 2 - 4, 2023
S Antlerless Elk Only August 1, 2023 - 8:00 AM (MST)
- September 21, 2023 11:59 PM (MST)
September 22, 2023 December 4 - 6, 2023
T Antlerless Elk Only August 1, 2023 - 8:00 AM (MST)
- September 21, 2023 11:59 PM (MST)
September 22, 2023 December 6 - 8, 2023
U Antlerless Elk Only August 1, 2023 - 8:00 AM (MST)
- September 21, 2023 11:59 PM (MST)
September 22, 2023 December 9 - 11, 2023
V Antlerless Elk Only August 1, 2023 - 8:00 AM (MST)
- September 21, 2023 11:59 PM (MST)
September 22, 2023 December 11 - 13, 2023
W Antlerless Elk Only August 1, 2023 - 8:00 AM (MST)
- September 21, 2023 11:59 PM (MST)
September 22, 2023 December 13 - 15, 2023
 
Elk Alternate Draw Permission Slips for National Elk Refuge: Only full price youth licenses  (Type 1,2,4,5,9, General) are valid for the Youth Only Hunt periods (N,O). All elk licenses are valid for Antlerless Elk Only hunt periods (B - M,P-W).  You may apply for only one alternate draw hunt period per week. Leftover permission slips will be available on a first come-first serve basis on the draw date at 8:00 AM (MST). 
Hunt Period Hunt Description Application Dates Draw Date Hunt Dates
B Antlerless Elk Only October 20, 2023 - 8:00 AM (MST)
- October 22, 2023 11:59 PM (MST)
October 23, 2023 October 25 - 27, 2023 
C Antlerless Elk Only October 20, 2023 - 8:00 AM (MST)
- October 22, 2023 11:59 PM (MST)
October 23, 2023 October 28 - 30, 2023
D Antlerless Elk Only October 20, 2023 - 8:00 AM (MST)
- October 22, 2023 11:59 PM (MST)
October 23, 2023 October 30 - November  1, 2023
E Antlerless Elk Only October 27, 2023 - 8:00 AM (MST)
- October 29, 2023 11:59 PM (MST)
October 30, 2023 November 1 -3, 2023
F Antlerless Elk Only October 27, 2023 - 8:00 AM (MST)
- October 29, 2023 11:59 PM (MST)
October 30, 2023 November 4 - 6, 2023
G Antlerless Elk Only October 27, 2023 - 8:00 AM (MST)
- October 29, 2023 11:59 PM (MST)
October 30, 2023 November 6 - 8, 2023
H Antlerless Elk Only November 3, 2023 - 8:00 AM (MST)
- November 5, 2023 11:59 PM (MST)
November 6, 2023 November 8 - 10, 2023
I Antlerless Elk Only November 3, 2023 - 8:00 AM (MST)
- November 5, 2023 11:59 PM (MST)
November 6, 2023 November 11 - 13, 2023
J Antlerless Elk Only November 3, 2023 - 8:00 AM (MST)
- November 5, 2023 11:59 PM (MST)
November 6, 2023 November 13 - 15, 2023
K Antlerless Elk Only November 10, 2023 - 8:00 AM (MST)
- November 12, 2023 11:59 PM (MST)
November 13, 2023 November 15 - 17, 2023
L Antlerless Elk Only November 10, 2023 - 8:00 AM (MST)
- November 12, 2023 11:59 PM (MST)
November 13, 2023 November 18 - 20, 2023
M Antlerless Elk Only November 10, 2023 - 8:00 AM (MST)
- November 12, 2023 11:59 PM (MST)
November 13, 2023 November 20 - 22, 2023
N Any Elk -Youth Hunt November 17, 2023 - 8:00 AM (MST)
- November 19, 2023 11:59 PM (MST)
November 20, 2023 November 23 - 24, 2023
O Any Elk -Youth Hunt November 17, 2023 - 8:00 AM (MST)
- November 19, 2023 11:59 PM (MST)
November 20, 2023 November 25 - 26, 2023
P Antlerless Elk Only November 17, 2023 - 8:00 AM (MST)
- November 19, 2023 11:59 PM (MST)
November 20, 2023 November 27 - 29, 2023
Q Antlerless Elk Only November 24, 2023 - 8:00 AM (MST)
- November 26, 2023 11:59 PM (MST)
November 27, 2023 November 29 - December 1, 2023
R Antlerless Elk Only November 24, 2023 - 8:00 AM (MST)
- November 26, 2023 11:59 PM (MST)
November 27, 2023 December 2 - 4, 2023
S Antlerless Elk Only November 24, 2023 - 8:00 AM (MST)
- November 26, 2023 11:59 PM (MST)
November 27, 2023 December 4 - 6, 2023
T Antlerless Elk Only December 1, 2023 - 8:00 AM (MST)
- December 3, 2023 11:59 PM (MST)
December 4, 2023 December 6 - 8, 2023
U Antlerless Elk Only December 1, 2023 - 8:00 AM (MST)
- December 3, 2023 11:59 PM (MST)
December 4, 2023 December 9 - 11, 2023
V Antlerless Elk Only December 1, 2023 - 8:00 AM (MST)
- December 3, 2023 11:59 PM (MST)
December 4, 2023 December 11 - 13, 2023
W Antlerless Elk Only December 8, 2023 - 8:00 AM (MST)
- December 10, 2023 11:59 PM (MST)
December 11, 2023 December 13 - 15, 2023
 

Big and Trophy Game Allowed on this HMA:
"X" denotes specific species you may hunt on each specific HMA. Hunt Area's Denoted in RED after "X".
Antelope Doe/Fawn Antelope Deer Doe/Fawn Deer Elk Cow/Calf Elk Moose Bighorn Sheep Mountain Lion Black Bear
 -   -   -   -  X - 77 X - 77  -   -   -   - 
Small Game, Upland and Game Birds Allowed on this HMA:
"X" denotes specific species you may hunt on each specific HMA. Hunt Area's Denoted in RED after "X".
Waterfowl Pheasant Sharp-Tailed Grouse Sage-Grouse Blue Grouse Sandhill Crane Dove Partridge Turkey Rabbit
-  -  - - -  -  - -  -  -

General HMA Information

The National-Elk-Refuge-Elk Hunter Management Area (HMA) is located north of Jackson, and is comprised of private and/or leased lands of U.S. Fish & Wildlife Services.

Each hunter must possess an appropriate permission slip and vehicle pass for the time period and type(s) of animal they are hunting before entering the HMA.

Each Hunter Management Area has a unique set of ranch rules. It is the hunter’s responsibility to know, understand, and comply with the ranch rules in order to utilize the HMA. Failure to comply is a violation of Game and Fish Commission Regulations and may result in fines, the termination of access privileges, and/or other legal penalties. Hunters should abide by the ranch rules and respect the landowner and the land for continued access opportunities. Remember, we are guests on their property!

The Wyoming Game & Fish Department commends these participating ranches for their contributions to wildlife management and hunter access.

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