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Drone Rules for National Elk Refuge
Jackson, Wyoming (WY)
• United States
675 E Broadway Ave, Jackson, WY 83001, USA
Lat: 43.5052 • Lng: -110.746
Ground
Not allowed
Last updated: May 29, 2026
Summary
Drones are prohibited at National Elk Refuge per USFWS regulations. The largest elk wintering ground in North America is protected.
Drone Rules - National Elk Refuge
Drone flights are strictly prohibited at National Elk Refuge.
Key Rules
- No recreational drone use within the refuge
- Research use requires a Special Use Permit from the refuge manager
- Over 8,000 elk winter at the refuge; drone disturbance could cause dangerous stampedes and energy loss during critical winter months
Source
- FWS Refuge Regulations: https://www.fws.gov/refuge/national-elk