Wyoming’s Coveted Commissioner’s Hunting License Auction Set For February 19

HD Outdoors is giving you a heck of an opportunity to go on a hunt you’ll never forget, and for some, it may be a once-in-a-lifetime chance. After several years of applying for a commissioner’s licence, they have received one for the 2026 hunting season, and they’ll auction it off to the highest bidder on Thursday, February 19.

What will the money raised be used for?

From H.D. Outdoors. org:

“All funds raised through this auction will be used entirely to further the mission of H.D. Outdoors, serving Veterans across the State of Wyoming. In addition to sustaining current efforts, this auction allows us to expand our reach. Offering more events, serving more Veterans, and continuing to deliver meaningful, high-quality outdoor experiences that honor their service.”

How will the auction work?

On Thursday, February 19, H.D. Outdoors will hold an auction via phone and Microsoft Teams only. This will not be an in-person auction. Registration will begin at 1:00 pm (MST), and the auction will begin at 2:00 pm (MST) and will end at 3:00 pm (MST).

The opening bid for the auction will be $30,000, with bids increasing by $1,000 each. At the end of the one-hour auction, the person with the highest bid will win the commissioner’s licence.

What is a Commissioner’s License?

Each of the Wyoming Commissioners has a total of 8 Commissioners’ Licences, which they can issue to nonprofit organizations in Wyoming for use as they see fit. The holder of a Commissioner’s license can pick the Wyoming hunt area of their choosing for elk, deer, or antelope.

Chapter 44, Section 12
Wyoming statutes provide that each appointed commissioner may cause, through the issuance of license authorizations to nonprofit charitable organizations, to be issued at full price, complimentary elk, deer, or antelope licenses. All big game licenses authorized under this section are valid for a specific region or hunt area as designated by the license holder at the time of application. Holders of Commissioner Complimentary licenses shall be exempt from the provisions in this Chapter limiting the number of licenses an individual can possess in any one calendar year. As a condition to issuance of a Commissioner

 

Complimentary license, the Department shall require an authorized officer of the recipient organization to certify under penalty of law that the respective organization is a non-profit, charitable organization as defined in this regulation and eligible to receive the Commissioner Complimentary license authorization.

How do I connect to the auction on February 19?

The auction will be held remotely, with all bidders attending via phone or Microsoft Teams. You will only need to use one of the two communication modes to participate in the auction. To register, call 307-277-6509 between 1:00 pm (MST) and 2:00 pm (MST) on Thursday, February 19.

After you’ve called and registered, you can join the auction when it begins at 3:00 pm (MST).

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