Wyoming Fossil Laws

Wyoming produces Morrison and Hell Creek fossils from private ranch land. Como Bluff and the Green River Formation (fish) are historically significant.

Federal & Public Land

Commercial vertebrate collecting prohibited on federal land without authorization.

Private Land

Private land fossils belong to the landowner. Written agreements standard for commercial dig programs.

Notable Formations

Morrison Formation
Hell Creek Formation
Green River Formation

Buyer Checklist

◆Como Bluff area is mostly private ranch — verify landowner release
◆Green River fish from commercial quarries near Kemmerer are a legal market staple

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