There are probably some crazy laws in Wyoming that you are not familiar with. Here are some of those lesser-known laws. While some of these are for your own good, there are some laws that just make no sense at all. If you’re going to spend any time out here, here are a few things to know about Wyoming law and order.
- Any new building that cost over $100,000 to build must put at least 1% of the funds toward art work for the building.
Flickr/Les Haines This is a wonderful rule, and you can tell from walking around our biggest office buildings and government buildings that the atmosphere is always improved by art.
- If you are in a mine and are drunk, then you could land in jail for up to a year.
Flickr/Doug Letterman This is another one that makes sense, though it could seem harsh if you aren’t familiar with the industry. Mining is one of the most dangerous occupations in the world.
- Junk dealers can’t make any transactions with drunk customers.
Flickr/Eric Bartholomew Here’s another law that is for your own protection, but it does make us wonder just how many drunk purchases it took for this to make it through the state house.
- It is illegal to wear a hat that obstructs a person’s view at a public theater or place of amusement.
Flickr/Carol Von Canon We wish this was a national law! Take off your hat if it’s blocking our view of the show.
- Using a firearm to fish is illegal.
Flickr/Mike Licht This one doesn’t seem like it really belongs on a list of crazy laws in Wyoming Of course, it wouldn’t be fair if we could quite literally shoot fish in a barrel. Learn to tie some flies and you’ll have more fun anyway.
- There’s an up to $750 fine for anyone who doesn’t close a fence.
Flickr/momo go If you grew up on or near a ranch, you get this one. Every time you go through a gate, make sure it’s closed behind you.
- It is illegal for women to stand within five feet of a bar while drinking.
Flickr/Don Graham This law likely dates back to the days when, even in the Equality State, women were treated poorly, or as property. Don’t worry, even though this one is on the books still, it’s unlikely you’ll see it enforced.
- It (was) illegal to take a picture of a rabbit from January to April without an official permit.
Flickr/carfull… This law was originally created in 1921 and included all wildlife. Once you had your wildlife photography permit, a game warden had to go with you on your shoot. In 1969, the law was amended to only include commercial photographers. Since then, it’s been entirely wiped from the books.
- It is illegal to ski while under the influence of alcohol.
Flickr/John Johnston It’s like a DUI, but on skis. Since accidents can happen on the slopes easily anyway, it’s best to stay off the mountain when you’ve been drinking.
- In Cheyenne, it’s illegal to spit on the steps of a school.
Flickr/Bureau of Land Management Well, that’s just gross. Why did this law have to be passed? I guess some people just don’t have manners!
How many of us have broken a law in the state of Wyoming without even knowing it? I’m sure most of these crazy laws in Wyoming were unknown prior to reading through them!
Flickr/Les Haines
This is a wonderful rule, and you can tell from walking around our biggest office buildings and government buildings that the atmosphere is always improved by art.
Flickr/Doug Letterman
This is another one that makes sense, though it could seem harsh if you aren’t familiar with the industry. Mining is one of the most dangerous occupations in the world.
Flickr/Eric Bartholomew
Here’s another law that is for your own protection, but it does make us wonder just how many drunk purchases it took for this to make it through the state house.
Flickr/Carol Von Canon
We wish this was a national law! Take off your hat if it’s blocking our view of the show.
Flickr/Mike Licht
This one doesn’t seem like it really belongs on a list of crazy laws in Wyoming Of course, it wouldn’t be fair if we could quite literally shoot fish in a barrel. Learn to tie some flies and you’ll have more fun anyway.
Flickr/momo go
If you grew up on or near a ranch, you get this one. Every time you go through a gate, make sure it’s closed behind you.
Flickr/Don Graham
This law likely dates back to the days when, even in the Equality State, women were treated poorly, or as property. Don’t worry, even though this one is on the books still, it’s unlikely you’ll see it enforced.
Flickr/carfull…
This law was originally created in 1921 and included all wildlife. Once you had your wildlife photography permit, a game warden had to go with you on your shoot. In 1969, the law was amended to only include commercial photographers. Since then, it’s been entirely wiped from the books.
Flickr/John Johnston
It’s like a DUI, but on skis. Since accidents can happen on the slopes easily anyway, it’s best to stay off the mountain when you’ve been drinking.
Flickr/Bureau of Land Management
Well, that’s just gross. Why did this law have to be passed? I guess some people just don’t have manners!
For more weird quirks about life in the Cowboy State, read 8 Ways Living In Wyoming Ruins You For Life.
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crazy laws in Wyoming June 27, 2020 Kim Magaraci What are people from Wyoming known for? Wyomingites are known for being independent, hard working people. We’re quick to lend a hand to our neighbors, but hardly ever ask for help ourselves. We love the winter and the outdoors, and can catch fish in nearly any conditions. You won’t meet anyone with a better work ethic than someone from right here in the Cowboy State Do Wyomingites have any strange habits? If you consider constantly scanning the bar ditch for pronghorn, correcting people when they call bison “buffalo”, and getting heated when someone starts to talk about wolves “strange habits”, then, sure. We’re quick to chat about our environment, and we have a ton of opinions to offer. We also truly believe that prime rib is a food group, and that you can make jerky out of anything at all. What are the weirdest things about Wyoming? Wyoming can be a strange place to live, because it’s one of the least densely populated places in the country. If you aren’t used to going without cell phone service on nearly every drive, having to dig out feet of snow from blizzards in June, and walking against 50 mile an hour winds on a calm day, you might have a hard time adjusting to the strange ways of living in Wyoming.
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crazy laws in Wyoming
June 27, 2020
Kim Magaraci
What are people from Wyoming known for? Wyomingites are known for being independent, hard working people. We’re quick to lend a hand to our neighbors, but hardly ever ask for help ourselves. We love the winter and the outdoors, and can catch fish in nearly any conditions. You won’t meet anyone with a better work ethic than someone from right here in the Cowboy State Do Wyomingites have any strange habits? If you consider constantly scanning the bar ditch for pronghorn, correcting people when they call bison “buffalo”, and getting heated when someone starts to talk about wolves “strange habits”, then, sure. We’re quick to chat about our environment, and we have a ton of opinions to offer. We also truly believe that prime rib is a food group, and that you can make jerky out of anything at all. What are the weirdest things about Wyoming? Wyoming can be a strange place to live, because it’s one of the least densely populated places in the country. If you aren’t used to going without cell phone service on nearly every drive, having to dig out feet of snow from blizzards in June, and walking against 50 mile an hour winds on a calm day, you might have a hard time adjusting to the strange ways of living in Wyoming.
The OIYS Visitor Center
The OIYS Visitor Center
Wyomingites are known for being independent, hard working people. We’re quick to lend a hand to our neighbors, but hardly ever ask for help ourselves. We love the winter and the outdoors, and can catch fish in nearly any conditions. You won’t meet anyone with a better work ethic than someone from right here in the Cowboy State
Do Wyomingites have any strange habits?
If you consider constantly scanning the bar ditch for pronghorn, correcting people when they call bison “buffalo”, and getting heated when someone starts to talk about wolves “strange habits”, then, sure. We’re quick to chat about our environment, and we have a ton of opinions to offer. We also truly believe that prime rib is a food group, and that you can make jerky out of anything at all.
What are the weirdest things about Wyoming?
Wyoming can be a strange place to live, because it’s one of the least densely populated places in the country. If you aren’t used to going without cell phone service on nearly every drive, having to dig out feet of snow from blizzards in June, and walking against 50 mile an hour winds on a calm day, you might have a hard time adjusting to the strange ways of living in Wyoming.
