Wyoming Hunting Outlook 2024 | Cheyenne News

Cheyenne News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Sep 3, 2026 · 1m

Hunting season in southeast Wyoming is shaping up strong—with pronghorn numbers up and more licenses available, though drought east of the Laramie Mountains may make them tougher to find. Mule deer are plentiful after a mild winter, but warm fall temps could hurt hunting odds; also watch for Chronic Wasting Disease sampling requirements. Elk populations surprise with above-goal numbers, boosting bull hunting chances—just head off-trail on public land. Bighorn sheep hit 100% success in some spots last year, and moose are thriving thanks to habitat regrowth from the Mullen Fire. Upland birds…