Wyoming pheasant release dates and sites for fall 2026, from WGFD's own list: 17 sites, 10 dates at 2 of them, the rest on WGFD's release rules or a date range.
WGFD doesn't publish per-site counts.
Read the 5 caveats before you goDates cover 2 of 17 sites. The other 15 follow WGFD's release rules or a date range instead: Springer/Bump Sullivan WHMA, Table Mountain WHMA and 13 more.
Pheasant releases
Releases from the Sheridan and Downar bird farms begin before the season opening dates and continue through the last week of the season or until birds are no longer available.
Any person hunting pheasants within the boundaries of any Wyoming Game and Fish Commission wildlife habitat management area, or on Bureau of Reclamation Withdrawal lands bordering and including Glendo State Park, shall wear in a visible manner at least one outer garment of fluorescent orange or fluorescent pink color which shall include a hat, shirt, jacket, coat, vest or sweater.
Legal shooting hours for pheasants vary by hunt area.
There shall be a Springer permit pheasant season in Hunt Area 8 beginning October 15 through October 31. The Springer permit shall only be valid for the day printed on the permit by the Department.
Springer/Bump Sullivan WHMA
Stocking schedules could change due to weather, road conditions or other factors. If stocking is postponed, birds will be released as soon as possible after the delay. Applies to: Sand Mesa WHMA, Ocean Lake WHMA.
sourceWGFD's release calendar marks Nov. 21 as Youth Day at Ocean Lake and Sand Mesa, but the 2026 regulations set the youth-only day there for Saturday, Nov. 14. The regulations are the legal rule. Applies to: Sand Mesa WHMA, Ocean Lake WHMA.
WGFD's Springer page still gives release dates of Oct. 14 to Nov. 12, which look left over from an earlier year. The 2026 announcement has daily stocking Oct. 15-31, then twice a week through Nov. 30. Applies to: Springer/Bump Sullivan WHMA.
WGFD's 2026 announcement names Glendo State Park as a release site, while its release list names the Muddy Bay and Airport Bay access areas at Glendo. We've given both the Glendo State Park schedule and its youth-only Sundays. Applies to: Muddy Bay Public Access Area, Airport Bay Public Access Area.
sourceOutside the Nov. 27-29 Family Pheasant Hunt, Fort Phil Kearny needs a free permission slip, handed out first come, first served. WGFD only says slips cover Nov. 30 to Dec. 31. Applies to: Fort Phil Kearny HMA.
source17 sites in WGFD's order, by area. A permit tag marks a date or site that is permit-only; “Permit days” links to WGFD's rule.
Some WGFD maps are older than the 2026 release list; those show their year.
| Site | Fri. Oct. 30 | Tue. Nov. 3 | Fri. Nov. 6 | Tue. Nov. 10 | Fri. Nov. 13 | Tue. Nov. 17 | Fri. Nov. 20 | Tue. Nov. 24 | Fri. Nov. 27 | Mon. Nov. 30 | Map, links & land |
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| Sand Mesa WHMA | released | released | released | released | released | released | released | released | released | released | Map, links & land factsOpen in maps43.261342, -108.456906Public land:19,357 acreswalk-in accessAlso hunted here: Sage grouse, Sharp-tailed grouse, Turkey, Partridge, Dove, Sandhill crane, Waterfowl, Pronghorn, Mule deer, White-tailed deer, Elk, Mountain lion, Black bear, Rabbit The Bud Love Wildlife Habitat Management Area and pheasant Hunt Area 2 youth only hunt day is Saturday, November 14.Property page |
| Ocean Lake WHMA | released | released | released | released | released | released | released | released | released | released | Map, links & land factsOpen in maps43.188185, -108.589865Public land:11,289 acreswalk-in accessAlso hunted here: Sage grouse, Sharp-tailed grouse, Turkey, Partridge, Dove, Sandhill crane, Waterfowl, Pronghorn, Deer, Elk, Mountain lion, Black bear, Rabbit The Bud Love Wildlife Habitat Management Area and pheasant Hunt Area 2 youth only hunt day is Saturday, November 14. The waters and lands within one-half (1/2) mile of the aeration system on the north side of Ocean Lake shall be closed to pheasant hunting beginning December 15 through December 31 of each year.2022 release mapProperty page |
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| Yellowtail WHMA | Fri. Oct. 30: no release | Tue. Nov. 3: no release | Fri. Nov. 6: no release | Tue. Nov. 10: no release | Fri. Nov. 13: no release | Tue. Nov. 17: no release | Fri. Nov. 20: no release | Tue. Nov. 24: no release | Fri. Nov. 27: no release | Mon. Nov. 30: no release | Map, links & land factsOpen in maps44.882545, -108.257706Public land:19,202 acreswalk-in accessAlso hunted here: Sage grouse, Turkey, Partridge, Mourning dove, Ducks, Geese, Pronghorn, Mule deer, White-tailed deer, Elk, Moose, Mountain lion, Black bear, Cottontail rabbit The Yellowtail Wildlife Habitat Management Area youth only hunt days are November 13-15 and shall take place on all lands included in the Yellowtail Wildlife Habitat Management Area north of the Shoshone River.Property page |
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| Table Mountain WHMA | Fri. Oct. 30: no release | Tue. Nov. 3: no release | Fri. Nov. 6: no release | Tue. Nov. 10: no release | Fri. Nov. 13: no release | Tue. Nov. 17: no release | Fri. Nov. 20: no release | Tue. Nov. 24: no release | Fri. Nov. 27: no release | Mon. Nov. 30: no release | Map, links & land factsOpen in maps41.862354, -104.134351Public land:1,720 acreswalk-in accessAlso hunted here: Partridge, Turkey, Mourning dove, Sandhill crane, Waterfowl, Antelope, Deer, Rabbit WGFD's rule for this site, in its own words At Table Mountain WHMA (Area 7) and Glendo State Park (Area 9), birds will be stocked twice weekly through the general season, pending sufficient cover and birds. Stocking typically continues through mid-December. Pond Number 1 and adjacent lands on the Table Mountain Wildlife Habitat Management Area in Goshen County, as marked by colored signs and posts, shall be closed to pheasant hunting after November 13. Nontoxic shot is also required when using a shotgun to take game birds or small game on the Springer and Table Mountain Wildlife Habitat Management Areas.Property page |
| North Glendo WHMA | Fri. Oct. 30: no release | Tue. Nov. 3: no release | Fri. Nov. 6: no release | Tue. Nov. 10: no release | Fri. Nov. 13: no release | Tue. Nov. 17: no release | Fri. Nov. 20: no release | Tue. Nov. 24: no release | Fri. Nov. 27: no release | Mon. Nov. 30: no release | Map, links & land factsOpen in maps42.608173, -105.080012Public land:2,663 acreswalk-in accessAlso hunted here: Turkey, Sandhill crane, Mourning dove, Waterfowl, Antelope, Deer, Rabbit WGFD's rule for this site, in its own words Property pageUpland hunters enjoy excellent opportunities, as WGFD releases pheasants in the area each November and December. |
| Muddy Bay Public Access Area | Fri. Oct. 30: no release | Tue. Nov. 3: no release | Fri. Nov. 6: no release | Tue. Nov. 10: no release | Fri. Nov. 13: no release | Tue. Nov. 17: no release | Fri. Nov. 20: no release | Tue. Nov. 24: no release | Fri. Nov. 27: no release | Mon. Nov. 30: no release | Map, links & land factsOpen in maps42.557857, -104.95297 WGFD's rule for this site, in its own words At Table Mountain WHMA (Area 7) and Glendo State Park (Area 9), birds will be stocked twice weekly through the general season, pending sufficient cover and birds. Stocking typically continues through mid-December. Youth only hunt days shall be the following Sundays; November 8, 15, 22 and 29. |
| Airport Bay Public Access Area | Fri. Oct. 30: no release | Tue. Nov. 3: no release | Fri. Nov. 6: no release | Tue. Nov. 10: no release | Fri. Nov. 13: no release | Tue. Nov. 17: no release | Fri. Nov. 20: no release | Tue. Nov. 24: no release | Fri. Nov. 27: no release | Mon. Nov. 30: no release | Map, links & land factsOpen in maps42.529982, -105.00406 WGFD's rule for this site, in its own words At Table Mountain WHMA (Area 7) and Glendo State Park (Area 9), birds will be stocked twice weekly through the general season, pending sufficient cover and birds. Stocking typically continues through mid-December. Youth only hunt days shall be the following Sundays; November 8, 15, 22 and 29. |
| Springer/Bump Sullivan WHMA permit fields | Permit days | Map, links & land factsOpen in maps41.860872, -104.296671 WGFD's rule for this site, in its own words At Springer WHMA (Area 8), pheasants will be stocked daily during the Springer Special Hunt running from October 15 through October 31. Beginning in November, pheasants will be stocked twice weekly through the newly extended general season ending November 30. The lands on the Springer/Bump-Sullivan Wildlife Habitat Management Area south of Goshen County Road 42 and west of Goshen County Road 37 shall be closed to pheasant hunting after November 13. Nontoxic shot is also required when using a shotgun to take game birds or small game on the Springer and Table Mountain Wildlife Habitat Management Areas. | |||||||||
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| Bud Love WHMA | Fri. Oct. 30: no release | Tue. Nov. 3: no release | Fri. Nov. 6: no release | Tue. Nov. 10: no release | Fri. Nov. 13: no release | Tue. Nov. 17: no release | Fri. Nov. 20: no release | Tue. Nov. 24: no release | Fri. Nov. 27: no release | Mon. Nov. 30: no release | Map, links & land factsOpen in maps44.409192, -106.878097Public land:7,888 acreswalk-in accessAlso hunted here: Partridge, Sage grouse, Sharp-tailed grouse, Turkey, Mountain grouse, Doves, Sandhill crane, Waterfowl, Antelope, Deer, Elk, Moose, Mountain lion, Black bear, Rabbit The Bud Love Wildlife Habitat Management Area and pheasant Hunt Area 2 youth only hunt day is Saturday, November 14.Property page |
| Buffalo Run State Land | Fri. Oct. 30: no release | Tue. Nov. 3: no release | Fri. Nov. 6: no release | Tue. Nov. 10: no release | Fri. Nov. 13: no release | Tue. Nov. 17: no release | Fri. Nov. 20: no release | Tue. Nov. 24: no release | Fri. Nov. 27: no release | Mon. Nov. 30: no release | Map, links & land factsNo map link (location approximate)2025 release map |
| Fort Phil Kearny HMA | Fri. Oct. 30: no release | Tue. Nov. 3: no release | Fri. Nov. 6: no release | Tue. Nov. 10: no release | Fri. Nov. 13: no release | Tue. Nov. 17: no release | Fri. Nov. 20: no release | Tue. Nov. 24: no release | Fri. Nov. 27: no release | Mon. Nov. 30: no release | Map, links & land factsOpen in maps44.528846, -106.831827Public land:547 acresaccess by permitAlso hunted here: Sharp-tailed grouse, Grey partridge, Turkey, Dove, Antelope, Deer, Rabbit Release windows
There is no need to pre-register for the event, but please read and be familiar with the ranch rules before arriving on the fort grounds. Each adult must pay the fort entrance fee of $4 for Wyoming residents and $8 for non-residents. Youth under 18 are free.Property pageFort Phil Kearny HMA: permit fields |
| HF Bar Johnson County Walk-In-Area #9 | Fri. Oct. 30: no release | Tue. Nov. 3: no release | Fri. Nov. 6: no release | Tue. Nov. 10: no release | Fri. Nov. 13: no release | Tue. Nov. 17: no release | Fri. Nov. 20: no release | Tue. Nov. 24: no release | Fri. Nov. 27: no release | Mon. Nov. 30: no release | Map, links & land factsOpen in maps44.44964, -106.8591 |
| Rock Creek State Land Johnson County Walk-In-Area #11 | Fri. Oct. 30: no release | Tue. Nov. 3: no release | Fri. Nov. 6: no release | Tue. Nov. 10: no release | Fri. Nov. 13: no release | Tue. Nov. 17: no release | Fri. Nov. 20: no release | Tue. Nov. 24: no release | Fri. Nov. 27: no release | Mon. Nov. 30: no release | Map, links & land factsOpen in maps44.4341, -106.79005 |
| Sheridan Ranches Sheridan County Walk-In-Area #2 | Fri. Oct. 30: no release | Tue. Nov. 3: no release | Fri. Nov. 6: no release | Tue. Nov. 10: no release | Fri. Nov. 13: no release | Tue. Nov. 17: no release | Fri. Nov. 20: no release | Tue. Nov. 24: no release | Fri. Nov. 27: no release | Mon. Nov. 30: no release | Map, links & land factsOpen in maps44.77468, -106.35555 |
| Ulm/Dutch Creek State Land | Fri. Oct. 30: no release | Tue. Nov. 3: no release | Fri. Nov. 6: no release | Tue. Nov. 10: no release | Fri. Nov. 13: no release | Tue. Nov. 17: no release | Fri. Nov. 20: no release | Tue. Nov. 24: no release | Fri. Nov. 27: no release | Mon. Nov. 30: no release | Map, links & land factsNo map link (location approximate)2025 release map |
| Welch Bureau of Land Management | Fri. Oct. 30: no release | Tue. Nov. 3: no release | Fri. Nov. 6: no release | Tue. Nov. 10: no release | Fri. Nov. 13: no release | Tue. Nov. 17: no release | Fri. Nov. 20: no release | Tue. Nov. 24: no release | Fri. Nov. 27: no release | Mon. Nov. 30: no release | Map, links & land facts |
| Fort Phil Kearny HMA permit fields | Permit only | Map, links & land factsOpen in maps44.528846, -106.831827 | |||||||||
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