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Cokeville Meadows National Wildlife Refuge Hunting & Fishing Guide 2026–27

Cokeville Meadows National Wildlife Refuge is located in Lincoln County, Wyoming, with about 5,817 acres of land owned in fee by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service. For the 2026–2027 season the refuge has 3 mapped hunt units: 3 open with special regulations, covering about 5,986 huntable acres.

3 with special regs
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3hunt units
6Khuntable acres
5.8KFWS-owned acres
6game categories

Cokeville Meadows NWR hunt unit map

Hunt units are colored by 2026–2027 status. Toggle layers for FWS-owned land, the approved refuge boundary and private easements. Use satellite imagery to scout marshes, timber edges and access points.

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Hunting at Cokeville Meadows NWR

Hunting opportunities include big game, waterfowl, wild turkey, upland birds, migratory birds, and small game, subject to state seasons and refuge-specific rules. Fishing is available.

Gates opened to enter an area must be closed immediately after passing through. Dogs must be leashed and/or under the direct control of a handler.

Big GameWhite-tailed and mule deer, elk, pronghorn, moose, bear and other large mammalsWaterfowlDucks, geese, brant, swans (where legal) and cootsWild TurkeySpring and fall wild turkeyUpland BirdsPheasant, quail, grouse, prairie chicken and partridgeMigratory BirdsMourning dove, woodcock, snipe, rails, gallinules and sandhill craneSmall GameSquirrel, rabbit, hare, raccoon, opossum and other small mammals

Categories are those listed by USFWS for this station; exact species, seasons and bag limits follow Wyoming regulations plus refuge-specific rules.

Hunt units (3)

Acreage by status
Special regulations: 5,986 (100%)6Khuntable acres
  • Special regulations5,986 ac 100%
Units by size (acres)
Open except Migratory Species
3,486 ac
Open
2,152 ac
Closed
348 ac
UnitStatusAcresPermitDetails
Closed
Show on map · Directions		 Special regs 348 —
Open
Show on map · Directions		 Special regs 2,152 —
Open except Migratory Species
Show on map · Directions		 Special regs 3,486 —

Cokeville Meadows NWR by the numbers

With about 5,986 huntable acres, Cokeville Meadows NWR ranks #4 of 6 refuges and stations with mapped hunting land in Wyoming and #248 of 420 nationwide. Roughly 100% of the acreage inside its mapped hunt units is open to hunting in some form.

The largest huntable unit is Open except Migratory Species (3,486 acres, special regulations), while the smallest, Closed, covers 348 acres.

Besides 5,817 acres of federally owned land, the station administers conservation easements on about 2,474 acres of private land. Easement land protects habitat but is not open to public hunting.

When to hunt Cokeville Meadows NWR

Typical U.S. season windows for the game categories offered here. Wyoming sets the exact dates, and refuges often open fewer days than the statewide season — use this to plan scouting, then confirm the 2026–2027 dates in the state regulations and the refuge hunt brochure.

Typical season windows — Big Game, Waterfowl, Wild Turkey, Upland Birds, Migratory Birds, Small Game
AugSepOctNovDecJanFebMarAprMayJun
🦌 Big Game
Archery deerFirearm deer
🦆 Waterfowl
Early teal & gooseRegular duck & goose
🦃 Wild Turkey
Spring gobblerFall (some states)
🐦 Upland Birds
Pheasant, quail, grouse
🕊️ Migratory Birds
Dove (Sept. 1 opener)Woodcock & snipeLate dove split
🐇 Small Game
Squirrel & rabbit

Permits & licenses

Refuge permit

Not listed

USFWS does not list a separate refuge permit for this station. Specific units or hunts (e.g. quota deer hunts) may still require one — check the hunt brochure.

You'll also need

  • A valid Wyoming hunting license and any required tags or stamps — Wyoming Game and Fish Department
  • Federal Duck Stamp (waterfowl hunters 16+) and HIP certification for migratory birds
  • Non-toxic shot for waterfowl (federal requirement)
  • Hunter education certification where your state requires it
  • The current refuge hunt brochure / regulations (often must be signed and carried)

Fishing at Cokeville Meadows NWR

    Fishing season(s) and specific fishing regulations are in accordance with all state of Wyoming regulations concerning sport fishing (including bowfishing).

    State fishing licenses and regulations apply. Some waters close seasonally to protect wildlife.

    How to get to Cokeville Meadows NWR

    Navigate

    Destination: Cokeville Meadows National Wildlife Refuge (FWS reference point)

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    41.97402, -110.96712
    DMS
    41°58′26.5″N 110°58′01.6″W

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    Nearest towns

    • Kemmerer, WY25 mi NW of town
    • Logan, UT47 mi E of town
    • Soda Springs, ID57 mi SE of town
    • Brigham City, UT63 mi NE of town

    Closest airports

    • SLC Salt Lake City Intl97 mi
    • PIH Pocatello Regional105 mi

    Straight-line distances. Driving routes are longer; many refuge roads are gravel and may close seasonally.

    The navigation point is the station reference location published by USFWS — often the headquarters or main entrance. For a specific hunt unit, open its page or click it on the map for coordinates and parking planning.

    Sunrise, sunset & shooting hours

    Today at Cokeville Meadows NWR

    Legal light*–
    Sunrise–
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    *½ hour before sunrise — the standard federal shooting-hour start for migratory game birds. Times in Denver local time.

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    2026–2027 season sun table

    DateShooting lightSunriseSunsetDaylight
    Tue, Sep 1, 20266:18 AM6:48 AM7:59 PM13h 12m
    Tue, Sep 15, 20266:32 AM7:02 AM7:35 PM12h 33m
    Thu, Oct 1, 20266:49 AM7:19 AM7:07 PM11h 48m
    Thu, Oct 15, 20267:04 AM7:34 AM6:44 PM11h 09m
    Sun, Nov 1, 20266:25 AM6:55 AM5:19 PM10h 24m
    Sun, Nov 15, 20266:43 AM7:13 AM5:04 PM9h 51m
    Tue, Dec 1, 20267:01 AM7:31 AM4:54 PM9h 23m
    Tue, Dec 15, 20267:14 AM7:44 AM4:53 PM9h 09m
    Fri, Jan 1, 20277:21 AM7:51 AM5:01 PM9h 10m
    Fri, Jan 15, 20277:19 AM7:49 AM5:15 PM9h 26m
    Mon, Feb 1, 20277:07 AM7:37 AM5:36 PM9h 59m

    Computed for 41.974, -110.967 (MDT / DST-aware). Check state rules — big game hours vary.

    7-day hunting weather

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    Guides for hunting Cokeville Meadows NWR

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    Turkey Hunting on Wildlife Refuges: Lotteries, Pressured Birds and Safety

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    Cokeville Meadows NWR FAQ

    Is hunting allowed at Cokeville Meadows NWR?

    Yes. Cokeville Meadows National Wildlife Refuge offers hunting in 3 units (5,986 acres) during 2026–2027 for big game, waterfowl, wild turkey, upland birds, migratory birds, and small game. Seasons follow state regulations plus refuge-specific rules in 50 CFR Part 32.

    Do I need a permit to hunt Cokeville Meadows NWR?

    FWS data does not list a separate refuge hunting permit for Cokeville Meadows NWR. You still need a valid state license, any required state tags or stamps, and (for waterfowl hunters 16+) a Federal Duck Stamp.

    Can you fish at Cokeville Meadows NWR?

    Yes. Fishing is permitted. State fishing licenses and regulations apply along with refuge rules.

    Where is Cokeville Meadows NWR located?

    Cokeville Meadows National Wildlife Refuge is in Lincoln County, Wyoming, about 25 miles NW of Kemmerer, WY (straight-line). GPS: 41.97402, -110.96712.

    What are legal shooting hours at Cokeville Meadows NWR?

    Migratory game bird shooting hours are generally one-half hour before sunrise to sunset; big game and other seasons follow state rules. See the sunrise/sunset table on this page and confirm in the refuge hunt brochure.

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    Data: USFWS National Hunt Units 2026–2027, Hunting & Fishing Opportunities, Realty Boundaries & Tracts. Page updated October 28, 2026.