Wyoming State Flags

Tidmore Flags carries authentic, US-made Wyoming state flags in nylon and polyester, available in multiple sizes for homes, businesses, and institutions.

For a 20-foot pole, a 3x5 ft flag is standard. For a 25-foot pole, go with 4x6 ft. For 30-35 feet, use 5x8 ft. Wyoming has some of the strongest sustained winds in the continental US — particularly in the Cheyenne area and on the open high plains. Use a heavy-duty pole and hardware rated for high wind loads.

For Wyoming's extreme climate, heavy-duty polyester is the top recommendation. Wyoming regularly experiences some of the strongest winds in the US — Cheyenne is one of the windiest cities in the country. Combined with sub-zero winters, intense high-altitude UV, and heavy snowfall, polyester handles Wyoming's conditions far better than standard nylon for long-term outdoor display.

Wyoming's powerful winds, extreme cold, and high-altitude UV make it one of the most demanding states for outdoor flags. Even a quality heavy-duty polyester flag flown daily in Wyoming typically lasts 4 to 9 months. In the most wind-exposed Wyoming locations the I-80 corridor, the Laramie Plains, or the Bighorn Basin — flags may need replacing even more frequently.

Yes, but the US flag must always fly on top when both are on the same pole. On separate poles of equal height, they can fly at the same level with the US flag to its own right (observer's left) and both flags the same size.

For Wyoming's extreme outdoor conditions, a sewn Wyoming flag with an embroidered or appliqued bison silhouette is essential. The bison is the defining element of the Wyoming flag — embroidered construction maintains the bison's clean silhouette and the flag's color against Wyoming's powerful wind, UV, and cold far better than a printed version.

The American bison represents Wyoming's wildlife and ranching heritage. Bison once roamed Wyoming's plains and mountains in enormous herds, and Wyoming played a key role in early bison conservation efforts. The state seal on the bison's side features symbols of Wyoming's industries and values. Wyoming is known as the Cowboy State, and the bison also represents the ranching culture central to Wyoming's identity.

In Wyoming, use only the heaviest-duty commercial-grade hardware available. Wyoming's wind loads are among the highest in the US — use a commercial pole rated for extreme wind, set in a deep concrete-set ground sleeve. All hardware must be rated for sub-zero temperatures — standard plastic cracks in Wyoming's winters. A tangle-free spinning spinner is essential for Wyoming's constant wind.

For indoor ceremonial display, use a pole sleeve flag on an 8-foot pole with a base and ornament. Gold fringe is the traditional finish. Wyoming's striking blue, white, and red flag with the bison silhouette is one of the most distinctive state flags in formal indoor settings like courtrooms, schools, and government buildings.

Retire your worn Wyoming flag by burning in a dignified ceremony. Wyoming VFW posts, American Legion chapters, and fire departments hold regular flag retirement ceremonies throughout the state. Given Wyoming's demanding conditions, you may find yourself retiring flags more frequently than in other states.