hunting on public lans

With hunting seasons opening up across the state, hunters are asked to review the rules governing the use of State Trust Lands. In general, hunters and anglers can use state lands provided there is public access to them. This means the lands must be legally accessible via public road, right-of-way, easement, public waters, or adjacent state or federal land. Some state lands have no means of public access and anyone wishing to cross private lands to reach them must have permission from the landowner. The landowner is under no obligation to grant such permission. Other usage such as driving off established roads and camping are also generally prohibited . Al Langston with the Wyoming Game and Fish Department says they also have a brochure on public use restrictions.






The BLM has developed a series of maps showing state, BLM, national forest and private lands. Information on rules can also be obtained by contacting the Office of State Lands and Investments in Cheyenne.