Cowboy Country Criminal Defense

A felony conviction in Wyoming strips more than your freedom—it eliminates your right to hunt, a tradition that defines life in the state. Cowboy Country Criminal Defense focuses on getting that right back.

Under Wyoming Statute § 6-8-102, any felony conviction results in automatic loss of firearm rights. That means no rifles, shotguns, or handguns—effectively ending hunting with firearms. Even bow hunting can face complications when game wardens see a felony on your record.

"Losing the right to hunt can feel like losing a part of yourself. For many in Wyoming, it's not just about sport—it's about connection, tradition, and purpose."

Criminal Defense - Assault and Battery - Drug Crimes - Homicide - Sexual Crimes - Theft Crimes - Domestic Violence - Federal Defense - Personal Injury

Rights Restoration Focus - Firearm rights restoration petitions - Hunting rights recovery after felony convictions - Expungement proceedings - Multi-state felony complications

Restoration isn't automatic. Wyoming law allows petitions for firearm rights restoration five years after completing your sentence (including probation/parole), or through expungement. The process requires:

• •Understanding both state and federal firearm restrictions
• •Building a legal case demonstrating why rights should be restored
• •Navigating multiple bureaucratic layers
• •Avoiding costly missteps (attempting to purchase firearms before restoration can mean a new felony)

You don't have to stay sidelined. With proper legal strategy, regaining your right to hunt in Wyoming is entirely within reach.