2026 Wyoming Antelope Application Guide

2026 Wyoming Antelope Application Guide

From Drawn West by Drawn West with Brian Krebs

May 19, 2026 · 24 min

About this episode

This episode provides a comprehensive guide to applying for antelope hunting in Wyoming for the year 2026.

Want to go Antelope hunting this year? THIS is the episode for you! Wyoming is coming out of one of the worst winters in recent memory, and the antelope herd has responded. Tag allocations are going up almost across the board, units that were off-limits without 15+ points are becoming more accessible, and there's never been a better time to get serious about your Wyoming antelope application. The problem most hunters run into isn't a lack of options — it's knowing where to start. Wyoming has more units than almost any other state, and the draw system is complicated enough to make even experienced applicants second-guess themselves. In this episode, I break down the Wyoming antelope application from top to bottom — what the herd looks like right now, why 2026 is an exciting year to be in the draw, and which units you should actually be targeting based on your point level. Whether you're sitting on zero points or burning 15, there's something worth applying for. What we cover: • Why Wyoming is still the top non-resident antelope state and what makes 2026 especially promising • The difference between regular and special tags — and when paying the extra $800 actually makes sense •…

People in this episode

Host: Brian Krebs

Topics covered

  • antelope hunting
  • Wyoming
  • hunting application
  • wildlife management
  • hunting strategy

Keywords

  • antelope
  • Wyoming
  • hunting application
  • tag allocations
  • public land
  • hunting strategy

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Places: Wyoming

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