Wyoming Unit 110 Elk Hunting Guide

Wyoming Unit 110 is a 292,266-acre elk unit that draws attention from both resident and nonresident hunters looking for a mix of public land access and consistent, if not spectacular, harvest numbers. With 74% of the unit in public ownership and 13% designated wilderness, Unit 110 offers real DIY potential for hunters willing to put in the legwork across its elevation range of 6,909 to 10,853 feet — terrain that spans sagebrush foothills up into high-elevation timber and alpine basins.

This unit isn't a household name in Wyoming elk circles, but it produces steady harvest and maintains a public land base large enough to support unguided hunts. For hunters evaluating whether to spend an application on Unit 110, the data tells a clear story of a solid, workable elk unit rather than a trophy factory — and that distinction matters when deciding where to point your points.

Harvest Success Rates

Unit 110's harvest numbers over the past four seasons show a unit that consistently produces opportunity, even if success rates have trended downward recently. In 2023, 2,092 hunters harvested 726 elk for a 35% success rate — the strongest year in this dataset. That number slipped to 33% in 2022 (667 harvested out of 2,034 hunters), then declined further to 28% in 2024 (609 of 2,210 hunters) and 26% in 2025 (596 of 2,301 hunters).

The trend is worth noting: hunter numbers have crept upward each year — from 2,034 in 2022 to 2,301 in 2025 — while harvest totals have drifted down, which explains the falling success percentage. This could reflect increased hunting pressure, weather variability, or shifts in elk distribution, but the practical takeaway for hunters is that Unit 110 still delivers a roughly one-in-four to one-in-three chance of tagging out in a given year, which is respectable for a public-land unit of this size. Hunters should plan for a unit that rewards effort and time afield rather than one where success is a given.

Trophy Quality

Trophy records tied to the counties overlapping Unit 110 show a moderate history of trophy-class elk production. This isn't a unit with a heavy pedigree of record-book bulls, but it has produced trophy-class animals over time. Hunters should treat Unit 110 as a unit where a mature bull is achievable with scouting and patience, rather than a unit where hunters should expect to consistently encounter elite-class bulls. Given the moderate trophy history and the bull:cow ratio data discussed below, hunters chasing a genuine trophy-class bull should keep expectations realistic and be prepared to pass on younger bulls early in the season to let animals mature.

Herd Health & Population Trends

Wildlife survey data collected across four years (2021–2024) shows an average bull:cow ratio of 29:100 for Unit 110. This is a modest ratio by elk management standards — well below the ratios seen in units managed specifically for trophy quality, where 30-40+ bulls per 100 cows is more typical of a unit with a mature bull component. A 29:100 average suggests a bull segment that is harvested fairly hard relative to the cow population, which aligns with the unit's higher-volume harvest data above.

For hunters, this ratio reinforces the picture painted by the trophy data: Unit 110 is a working elk unit with decent numbers of animals but not an unusually bull-heavy population. Hunters should not expect exceptional bull density and should plan hunts around covering ground and locating scattered bulls rather than expecting to see large bachelor groups.

Access & Terrain

Unit 110 spans a wide elevation gradient — 6,909 to 10,853 feet — which gives hunters options depending on season timing and weather. Lower elevations feature sagebrush and foothill terrain typical of Wyoming elk range, while the upper end of that range climbs into timbered slopes and alpine basins that hold elk during warmer months and push animals downward as snow accumulates.

With 74% of the unit in public ownership, the majority of Unit 110 is accessible to hunters without needing private land permission, making it a genuinely DIY-friendly unit by Wyoming standards. The 13% wilderness designation is a meaningful factor for nonresident hunters: Wyoming state law requires nonresidents to hire a licensed Wyoming outfitter or guide to hunt in designated wilderness areas. At 13%, this unit's wilderness footprint is modest — most of the public land base sits outside wilderness boundaries, so nonresident DIY hunters can still access the bulk of the unit without a guide, but should be aware that the wilderness portion is guide-only for nonresidents. Wyoming residents are not subject to this restriction and can hunt the wilderness acreage without a guide.

Hunters planning a scouting trip should use mapping tools to identify public land pockets, elevation bands elk are likely to use during their hunt window, and water sources — HuntPilot's public land and terrain overlays are a useful starting point for narrowing down areas to glass before committing boots on the ground.

HuntPilot Analysis — Is Unit 110 Worth Applying For?

Unit 110 is a reasonable choice for hunters who prioritize opportunity and public land access over trophy potential. The harvest data shows a unit that reliably fills a meaningful share of tags — 26% to 35% success over the last four years — on a unit with a large public land base (74%) and manageable wilderness exposure (13%) for nonresident DIY hunters outside the wilderness zone.

Where Unit 110 falls short of being a "must-apply" unit is trophy quality. The moderate trophy history combined with a 29:100 bull:cow ratio suggests this is not a unit built for producing exceptional bulls. Hunters holding a stack of points and looking to cash in on a genuine trophy hunt may want to compare Unit 110 against units with stronger trophy pedigrees and higher bull:cow ratios before committing.

That said, for hunters — particularly residents or nonresidents without years of accumulated points — who want a solid chance at harvesting an elk on public land without needing a guide for the majority of the unit, Unit 110 checks the right boxes. It's a unit to consider as a dependable, accessible option rather than a bucket-list trophy destination. Hunters should check HuntPilot's Unit 110 page for current draw odds to determine how competitive this unit is at their specific point level before applying.

How to Apply

Wyoming's application system separates resident and nonresident applicants into different pools with different fees, deadlines, and tag types. For Unit 110 and Wyoming elk generally, here's what the data shows for the 2026 application cycle:

Nonresident applicants:

• Special tag: $15 application fee, $1,950 tag fee, $52 point fee — applications open January 2, 2026, with a deadline of February 2, 2026, and a point deadline of November 2, 2026
• Regular tag: $15 application fee, $692 tag fee, $52 point fee — applications open January 2, 2026, with a deadline of February 2, 2026, and a point deadline of November 2, 2026
• Antlerless tag: $15 application fee, $288 tag fee, $52 point fee — applications open January 2, 2026, with a deadline of February 2, 2026, and a point deadline of November 2, 2026

Resident applicants:

• Regular tag: $5 application fee, $57 tag fee — applications open January 2, 2026, with a deadline of June 1, 2026
• Antlerless tag: $5 application fee, $43 tag fee — applications open January 2, 2026, with a deadline of June 1, 2026

Looking further ahead, HuntPilot's draw calendar shows that for the 2028 cycle, all regular Wyoming elk applications open January 5, 2028, with a deadline of March 1, 2028 — a useful marker for hunters planning multi-year point strategies.

Wyoming's elk draw system does not use preference points for residents — resident elk tags are allocated through a straight random draw, so there's no point status to track or build for resident applicants. Nonresidents, by contrast, do accumulate points, and a successful draw consumes those accumulated points, meaning point totals reset after a tag is drawn.

Dates and fees are subject to change. Always verify current application details at the state wildlife agency website before applying, or check HuntPilot's Wyoming state page (/states/wy) for updated application calendars.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the terrain like in Unit 110? Unit 110 covers a broad elevation range from 6,909 feet up to 10,853 feet, encompassing lower sagebrush and foothill country as well as higher timbered slopes and alpine basins. With 74% of the unit in public ownership, hunters have substantial room to roam without needing private land access, though the 13% wilderness designation means a portion of the unit requires extra planning for nonresident hunters (see guide requirements below).

What is harvest success like in Unit 110? Harvest success in Unit 110 has ranged from 26% to 35% over the last four hunting seasons. The unit posted its best success rate in 2023 (35%, with 726 elk harvested among 2,092 hunters) and has since declined to 26% in 2025 as hunter numbers have risen. Overall, hunters can expect roughly a one-in-four to one-in-three chance of success in a given year.

How big are the elk in Unit 110? Trophy records tied to the counties overlapping Unit 110 show a moderate history of trophy-class elk, and survey data shows an average bull:cow ratio of 29:100 across recent years. This points to a unit capable of producing mature bulls but not one known for consistently high-scoring, trophy-class animals. Hunters seeking a genuine trophy bull should temper expectations and be selective in the field.

Do nonresidents need a guide to hunt Unit 110? Wyoming law requires nonresidents to hire a licensed Wyoming outfitter or guide when hunting in designated wilderness areas. Unit 110 has 13% wilderness, so nonresidents hunting within that wilderness boundary must be guided. The remaining 87% of the unit, including most of its public land, does not carry that requirement, making DIY hunts feasible for nonresidents who stay outside the wilderness zone.

Is Unit 110 worth applying for? Unit 110 is worth considering for hunters prioritizing access and reasonable harvest odds over trophy size. Its 74% public land base, manageable wilderness footprint, and multi-year harvest success in the 26-35% range make it a dependable option, especially for residents or lower-point nonresidents. Hunters specifically chasing an exceptional trophy bull may want to weigh other units with stronger trophy pedigrees, using HuntPilot's unit comparison and draw odds tools to make that call.