Wyoming2026Did Not Pass

SF0015

Limiting Landowner Hunting Licenses

Last scannedAug 25, 2026, 2:25 AM

In one sentence

The bill allows the game and fish commission to set limits on how many hunting licenses landowners can get in certain areas, ensuring at least 40% of licenses are available for public purchase.

What it does

Gives the game and fish commission power to limit the number of hunting licenses given to landowners in specific hunting areas.
Requires that not less than forty percent (40%) of hunting licenses must be open for public purchase, not just for landowners.

Who it affects

Landowners who want to get hunting licenses in limited quota hunt areas.
Public hunters looking to buy hunting licenses.

Limits and unknowns

The bill did not pass, so it has no legal effect.
It only applies to elk, deer, antelope and turkey hunting licenses.

Plain language

Terms to know

Limited Quota Hunt Area: A specific area where the number of hunting licenses is controlled and limited.
Landowner Hunting Licenses: Hunting permits given to people who own land in certain areas.

Official record

Sources

Validated

Official bill page Introduced text Official digest Current bill text Stored full record

Public statements

Why lawmakers voted

Last checked Aug 2, 1:31 AM

Laura Pearson

R · S14

Voted Yes

Why they voted this way

The speaker explains that the bill protects landowner hunting licenses by ensuring game and fish cannot reduce their allocation below 40% in limited quota areas, thereby maintaining current allotments.

Public statementFloor statement at 1:15:28 Watch the statement

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Wyoming roll calls

Recorded votes

1 roll call

Official activity

Bill history

2026-02-09S Failed Introduction 9-22-0-0-0Senate
2026-01-05S Received for IntroductionSenate
2025-12-04Bill Number AssignedLSO