Mountain Lion Hunting Regs - 7

IMPORTANT HUNTING INFORMATION
Regional Offices or from ELS agents. The Department shall charge a fee
of seven dollars ($7) for each duplicate or replacement license.
EMERGENCY CLOSURES
The Commission may institute an emergency closure by regulation to
shorten the season in any area at any time if a harvest quota is reached
or if an emergency arises warranting the closure. Should a closure become
necessary after the season opens, no refunds will be given for
unused licenses.
FIREARM CALIBERS FOR HUNTING BIG GAME, BLACK
BEAR, MOUNTAIN LION OR GRAY WOLF
When hunting bighorn sheep, elk, moose, mountain goat or black
bear by the use of a firearm, a hunter shall use any center-fire firearm
of at least .24 caliber and firing a cartridge of at least two (2) inches
in overall length and using an expanding point bullet. When hunting
antelope, deer, mountain lion, or gray wolf where designated as a
trophy game animal, a hunter shall use any center-fire firearm of at least
.22 caliber (excluding .22 Hornet) and having a bullet weight of at least
sixty (60) grains and firing a cartridge of at least two (2) inches in overall
length and using an expanding point bullet.
Big or trophy game animals may be taken with any other cartridge of
at least .35 caliber and at least one and one-half (1.5) inches in overall
length and using an expanding point bullet or any shotgun firing " 00 " or
larger buckshot, or a slug. Any muzzle-loading rifle or muzzle-loading
handgun of at least .40 caliber and firing an expanding point bullet or
lead ball and using a charge of at least fifty (50) grains of black powder
or its equivalent may also be used to hunt big or trophy game animals.
Wyoming has no restrictive laws concerning firearms that may be
legally possessed under the law of one's home state. Safety dictates
that all firearms in a vehicle should be unloaded with the action open.
GUIDES REQUIRED; EXCEPTIONS. ISSUANCE OF
RESIDENT GUIDE LICENSE
No nonresident shall hunt big or trophy game animals on any designated
wilderness area, as defined by federal or state law, in Wyoming unless
accompanied by a licensed professional guide or a resident guide.
There shall be at least one (1) licensed professional guide or resident
guide accompanying each two (2) nonresident hunters. A resident
guide shall not guide more than two (2) hunters in any calendar year
on any wilderness area. Any resident possessing a valid big or trophy
game animal license shall apply for and receive a free resident guide license
prior to guiding any nonresident in designated wilderness areas.
A resident guide license may be obtained at no charge from the Cheyenne
Headquarters, Department Regional Offices and game wardens.
HUNTER SAFETY/MENTOR PROGRAM; EXEMPTION
Except as otherwise provided, no person born on or after January 1,
1966, may take wildlife by the use of firearms on land other than that
of their own family, unless that person can demonstrate they have obtained
a certificate of competency and safety in the use and handling
of firearms. Attendance and successful completion of a hunter safety
course offered by an association or governmental agency approved by
the Commission satisfies the requirements of this section.
* A person who has not received a certificate of competency and
safety in the use and handling of firearms may apply to the Department
for a special authorization to take wildlife with the use of a
firearm while being accompanied by a person acting as a mentor.
A special authorization shall be valid for one (1) year from the date
of issue and shall be in the possession of the recipient at all times
while in the field. The application process may be completed on the
Department website. Any person acting as a mentor shall be at least
eighteen (18) years of age, shall possess a valid hunting license, and
shall demonstrate they have successfully completed a hunter safety
course. A mentor shall not provide supervision for more than one (1)
person at a time in the field, other than immediate family members,
and shall accompany the mentee at all times to provide constant
supervision.
* A person under fourteen (14) years of age who has not yet received a
hunter safety certificate may take small game and game birds while
being accompanied by a mentor who possesses a valid Wyoming
small game or game bird license and conservation stamp.
* Any active member, honorably discharged past member or veteran
of the armed forces of the United States and any active or retired Wyoming
peace officer qualified pursuant to Wyoming Statutes § 9-1-701
through § 9-1-707 may obtain an exemption from the hunter safety
requirement. Hunter safety exemption applications are available at
the Cheyenne Headquarters and Department Regional Offices. This
hunter safety exemption is not valid for hunting elk within Grand
Teton National Park (Hunt Areas 75 and 79), or for persons acting
as mentors in the Hunter Mentor Program.
LICENSE EXPIRATION
Mountain lion licenses expire on the last day of the calendar year for
which issued, unless otherwise indicated.
LICENSE FRAUD PROHIBITED; INVALIDATION BY
IMPROPER FEES
Department licenses, permits, stamps, tags or coupons shall not be
altered by anyone other than authorized Department personnel. No
license, permit, stamp, tag or coupon shall be transferred or used for
the purpose of taking wildlife except by the individual to whom it was
issued and therein named and while in that individual's possession. No
individual shall take or attempt to take any wildlife using another individual's
license, permit, stamp, tag or coupon. Any license, permit,
stamp, or tag shall not be valid unless the proper fees have been received
by the Department. Any Wyoming Game and Fish law enforcement
officer may seize as evidence any license, permit, stamp or tag
that was obtained in violation of Commission regulations or Wyoming
statutes.
METHOD OF TAKING MOUNTAIN LIONS
Mountain lions may be taken with legal archery equipment or legal firearm
calibers, and shall not be taken by the use of a trap or trapping.
MOUNTAIN LION EDUCATION AND IDENTIFICATION
COURSE
The Mountain Lion Education and Identification Course explains the importance
of determining mountain lion gender for anyone who pursues
or hunts mountain lions. The course describes characteristics that help
hunters distinguish male from female mountain lions, details Wyoming
laws and regulations pertaining to mountain lion hunting, and helps
mountain lion hunters and others make informed choices. A voluntary
exam is available on the Department website to test hunters' skills at
distinguishing lion gender.
OPEN HOURS FOR TAKING BIG GAME AND TROPHY
GAME ANIMALS
Big game and trophy game animals may only be taken from one-half
(1/2) hour before sunrise to one-half (1/2) hour after sunset.
OUTFITTER INFORMATION
Hunter responsibility when booking a big or trophy game outfitter or
professional guide. No person shall directly or indirectly compensate
a person holding themselves out as engaging in the business of, or
acting in the capacity of, an outfitter or a professional guide unless that
person provides proof that they are a licensed outfitter or professional
guide as required by statute. Before hiring an outfitter, the Department
advises hunters to consult the Wyoming State Board of Outfitters and
Professional Guides to verify the outfitter is licensed by the state of
Wyoming. Landowners who outfit on their own deeded land, or deeded
lands leased to them, are not required to be licensed as outfitters or
guides. Contact: Wyoming State Board of Outfitters at 1950 Bluegrass
Circle Suite 280, Cheyenne, Wyoming, 82002 or call toll free 1-800264-0981.
Any license holder utilizing the services of an outfitter shall
have the name of the outfitter, the outfitter's license number and the
type of outfitter license legibly printed on the back of licensee's big or
trophy game license.
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