Wyoming2026Did Not Pass

SF0051

Transferable Landowner Hunting Licenses Requirements

Last scannedAug 25, 2026, 2:25 AM

In one sentence

This act creates rules for issuing transferable hunting licenses to eligible landowners in Wyoming and requires rulemaking by the game and fish commission.

What it does

Creates requirements for the issuance of transferable hunting licenses to resident Wyoming landowners for elk, deer, antelope, and turkey.
Limits resident landowners to using or transferring up to two hunting licenses per eligible species each year, if available.
Requires landowners to operate a farming or ranching business classified as agricultural land by the county assessor and earn at least $10,000 annually from selling agricultural products to qualify for these licenses.
Permits qualified landowners to transfer their hunting licenses to other people who are eligible under Wyoming's hunting laws.

Who it affects

Resident landowners in Wyoming who operate farming or ranching businesses classified as agricultural land by the county assessor and earn at least $10,000 annually from selling agricultural products.
The game and fish commission of Wyoming

Limits and unknowns

This bill did not pass and was not signed into law.
It only applies to landowners who meet specific criteria related to farming or ranching operations classified as agricultural land by the county assessor.

Plain language

Terms to know

Transferable hunting licenses: Hunting licenses that can be used by the landowner or given to another person who meets certain requirements.
Sunset date: The date when a law stops being in effect, which for this act is June 30, 2031.

Official record

Sources

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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 lawmaker requests that the bill not pass in its current form because amendments intended to support hunters and public land access failed, suggesting further committee work is needed.

Public statementFloor statement at 1:46:41 Watch the statement

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Wyoming roll calls

Recorded votes

1 roll call

Official activity

Bill history

2026-02-09S Failed Introduction 6-25-0-0-0Senate
2026-01-29S Received for IntroductionSenate
2026-01-21Bill Number AssignedLSO