Young hunters get a chance on the Elk Refuge

Young hunters ages 12-17 will have a chance to hone their skills on the National Elk Refuge this season.

The youth-only hunt will take place on the Refuge (Hunt Area 77) Nov. 24-26^th for those hunters who have an unfilled Wyoming 2022 full-price youth elk license.

To participate, hunters must possess an access permit for the Elk Refuge in addition to their unfilled 2022 youth elk license. The first 25 Refuge access permits have already been allocated, but an additional 30 permits can be applied for online this weekend between Friday at 9 a.m. and Sunday at 11:59 p.m. 

 The results of the computerized random drawing for the permits will be posted on the website at 8 am on Monday, November 21^st.

Managers have noted a large number of elk on the Refuge recently and say that youth hunters will have a good opportunity to harvest an elk. They can be accompanied by family members and or guardians during their hunt.

If you have questions, you may call the Wyoming Game and Fish Jackson Office at 307-733-2321.

Older hunters with an unfilled Wyoming 2022 elk license can apply weekly for an alternate permit by accessing the Game and Fish website between Friday at 9 a.m. and Sunday at 11:59 p.m.

The results for those permit drawings will be posted on the website by 8 a.m. each Monday morning. Hunters may apply for alternate permits every week if they choose. The remaining hunt periods for the season on the National Elk Refuge are for antlerless elk only.