News – Sheridan Media
Those planning to hunt in hunter management areas this fall, need to ensure they have secured permission before heading out.
Hunter management areas, or HMAs, are managed by the Wyoming Game and Fish Department and may include portions of various private lands, as well as intermixed Bureau of Land Management and state lands within the HMA boundary. HMAs are part of the Access Yes program that facilitates the partnership between private landowners and Game and Fish to provide hunters and anglers free public hunting and fishing access on private land and inaccessible public land. Access Yes also includes walk-in fishing and hunting areas, each with their own rules regarding species and access dates. To access an HMA, each hunter must have applied online and obtained a printed permission slip prior to hunting.
Game and Fish is reminding the public that violations can result in fines, loss of access privileges, or other penalties.
There are currently 65 HMAs across Wyoming, funded through donations and Wyoming conservation stamp proceeds. Learn more and find links by clicking here.
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Last modified: October 8, 2025