Archery equipment regulations are similar to previous regulations, but language has been removed requiring bows to be able to cast different grain weights of arrows a minimum of 160 yards. This is in addition to the legal weapons in the previous regulation that included shotguns, centerfire firearms, muzzleloaders, and. 17 HMR rimfire cartridge has been legalized for turkey hunting. All cartridges for big and trophy game must use a lead or expanding-point bullet with the exception of any shotgun firing “00” buckshot or a slug. 40 caliber that fire a lead or expanding-point bullet using at least 50 grains of black powder or its equivalent can be used. In addition, muzzleloading rifles or handguns of at least. Shotguns firing “00” or larger buckshot are now legal for all big and trophy game. 35 caliber and at least 1.5 inches in overall length, or a cartridge that generally delivers 500 foot-pounds of impact at 100 yards. For all big and trophy game species, legal firearms also include any cartridge of at least. 22 caliber, using a cartridge at least two inches long and firing a bullet of at least 60 grains. For the taking of deer, antelope, mountain lions, and gray wolves in areas where they are designated as trophy game, hunters can use any centerfire firearm of at least. 22 centerfire cartridges as legal ammunition. For deer, antelope, mountain lion, and gray wolf, the major change is the addition of. 24 caliber and with a cartridge at least two inches long. For the taking of moose, bighorn sheep, elk, mountain goat, and black bear, hunters shall use any centerfire firearm of at least. The new regulation adds some calibers and ammunition that previously were not legal to hunt these species and simplifies language for other regulations.įor big game hunters the following firearms and ammunition may be used: 
The new regulations add additional calibers that can be used for big game, trophy game, and wild turkey hunting.
Tags: antelope, deer, elk, hunting, moose, WyomingĪccording to a recent press release from the Wyoming Game and Fish Commission (WGFC), new regulations have been enacted for hunting in Wyoming.
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