Wyo. Code R. 040-0001-20
Effective Date: 12/26/1997 to 06/22/1998
Rule Type: Superceded Rules & Regulations
Reference Number: 040.0001.20.12261997
Section 1. Authority. These regulations are promulgated by authority of W.S. §23-1-302.
Section 2. Definitions. For the purpose of this regulation, definitions shall be as set forth in Title 23, Wyoming Statutes, and the Commission also adopts the following definitions:
(a) "Limited Quota Turkey License" means a turkey license which is limited in number and valid only in a specific hunt area for a specific sex of turkey during a specific time period. (b) "Season bag limit" means the maximum number of wild turkeys that may be legally taken during an entire season.
Section 3. Hunting Seasons Established. There shall be open seasons for the hunting of wild turkey as set forth in the Hunting Regulations (Section 4), Archery Regulations (Section 5) and Hunt Area Descriptions (Section 6) of this Chapter.
Section 4. Hunting Regulations and Effective Date. The Wyoming Game and Fish Commission hereby adopts the following wild turkey fall hunting seasons. This regulation shall be effective July 1, 1998, and shall remain in effect until modified or rescinded by the Commission.
(a) Licenses. No person shall apply for or receive more than one (1) fall wild turkey license in any calendar year. (b) Shooting Hours. Shooting hours for the hunting of wild turkey shall be one-half (1/2) hour before sunrise to one-half (1/2) hour after sunset. (c) Evidence of Sex. During the fall season in those areas limited to the taking of male turkeys, a visible beard shall remain attached to the carcass in the field and while the turkey is being transported. (d) 1998 Fall Season. Open Areas, Season Dates, Bag Limits and Limitations.
Date of Seasons Season
| Hunt Area | Type | Opens | Closes | Bag Limit | Limitations |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 | Oct. 15 | Nov. 20 | 1 | Limited quota; 500 licenses any wild turkey |
| 2 | 1 | Oct. 1 | Nov. 30 | 1 | Limited quota; 300 licenses any wild turkey |
| 3 | 1 | Oct. 1 | Nov. 30 | 1 | Limited quota; 300 licenses any wild turkey |
| 4 | 1 | Oct. 1 | Nov. 30 | 1 | Limited quota; 200 licenses any male wild turkey or any wild turkey with a visible beard. All lands within the U.S. Army National Guard Artillery Range, archery, shotguns or muzzleloading firearms only |
| 5 | 1 | Oct. 1 | Nov. 20 | 1 | Limited quota; 50 licenses any wild turkey |
| 7 | 1 | Oct. 1 | Nov. 30 | 1 | Limited quota; 100 licenses any male wild turkey or any wild turkey with a visible beard |
| 6,8,9 | CLOSED |
Section 5. Archery Regulations.
(a) There shall be an open season for the hunting of wild turkey with archery equipment in all areas as set forth in Section 4 of this Chapter.
Section 6. Hunt Area Descriptions.
(a) Area and Number
Area 1. Black Hills. All of Crook, Weston and Niobrara counties.
Area 2. Laramie Peak. Converse County and that portion of Albany County north of U.S. Highway 30 and the Ninth Street-Rogers Canyon Road and that portion of Platte County west of Interstate Highway 25.
Area 3. Sheridan-Johnson. All of Sheridan County and that portion of Johnson County north of the middle fork of Crazy Woman Creek, north of Crazy Woman Creek to Interstate Highway 90 and north of Interstate Highway 90.
Area 4. Goshen. All of Goshen County and that portion of Platte County east of Interstate Highway 25.
Area 5. Campbell. All of Campbell County.
Area 6. Yellowtail. All of the Shoshone River drainage in Big Horn County and that portion of the Big Horn River drainage below the Georgia-Pacific gypsum plant.
Area 7. Kaycee. That portion of Johnson County south of the middle fork of Crazy Woman Creek, south of Crazy Woman Creek to Interstate Highway 90 and south of Interstate Highway 90.
Area 8. Laramie County. That portion of Laramie County north of Wyoming Highway 216 and east of U.S. Highway 85.
Area 9. Natrona County. All of Natrona County.
WYOMING GAME AND FISH COMMISSION
By:
HAL CORBETT
PRESIDENT
Dated: April 27, 1998