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When Is the Rut in Wyoming?

Rut phase dates by species and region for the 2026 season. Dates are typical windows based on latitude and historical patterns — weather and pressure shift them year to year.

Short answer: peak whitetail deer rut in Wyoming typically runs Nov 16 to Nov 26.

Whitetail Deer Rut in Wyoming

Statewide timing.

Region Pre-Rut Seeking Peak Rut Post-Rut
Statewide Oct 28 – Nov 8 Nov 8 – Nov 16 Nov 16 – Nov 26 Nov 26 – Dec 5

Bighorn Sheep Rut in Wyoming

Statewide timing.

Region Pre-Rut Seeking Peak Rut Post-Rut
Rocky Mountain Bighorn Oct 12 – Oct 28 Oct 28 – Nov 8 Nov 8 – Nov 22 Nov 22 – Dec 10

Elk Rut in Wyoming

Statewide timing.

Region Pre-Rut Bugling Post-Rut
Statewide Aug 22 – Sep 3 Sep 3 – Sep 22 Sep 22 – Oct 5

Moose Rut in Wyoming

Statewide timing.

Region Pre-Rut Seeking Peak Rut Post-Rut
Jackson Hole / NW WY Sep 8 – Sep 22 Sep 22 – Oct 2 Oct 2 – Oct 14 Oct 14 – Oct 28

Mule Deer Rut in Wyoming

Statewide timing.

Region Pre-Rut Seeking Peak Rut Post-Rut
Statewide Nov 5 – Nov 16 Nov 16 – Nov 25 Nov 25 – Dec 5 Dec 5 – Dec 16

Pronghorn Rut in Wyoming

Broken out by region — northern areas typically run several days earlier than southern.

Region Pre-Rut Seeking Peak Rut Post-Rut
Northern/Central WY Aug 20 – Sep 3 Sep 3 – Sep 13 Sep 13 – Sep 23 Sep 23 – Oct 6
Southern WY Aug 22 – Sep 5 Sep 5 – Sep 15 Sep 15 – Sep 25 Sep 25 – Oct 8

Wild Turkey Rut in Wyoming

Statewide timing.

Region Peak Strut
Statewide Apr 15 – May 15
How to use these dates. Rut timing is driven mainly by photoperiod, so the calendar windows above hold up well year to year. What moves is visible daylight activity — cold fronts, wind, and hunting pressure all shift when deer move inside those windows. Use the dates to pick your week, then use the daily forecast to pick your morning.
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