Wyoming Elk Hunting Units & Draw Odds
106 units · 41.0% avg hunter success
Wyoming elk draws run on a preference-point system across 106 units, giving nonresidents a shot at 16% of available tags. For 2026, nonresident applications open January 2 and close February 2, with results May 21. A regular elk tag costs $692 plus a $15 application fee. The data below covers five key units hunted in 2024, showing how many preference points were required to draw with certainty and what success rates looked like on the ground. Some units came in at zero points for nonresidents; others required one. Use this breakdown to target units that match your point total and hunting goals.
How the Wyoming Draw Works
Draw system
Preference points — the highest point holders draw first.
Nonresident allocation: 16% of tags
2026 application window
Jan 2 – Feb 2(nonresident)
Results: May 21
2026 fees (nonresident, regular)
$15 app · $0 license · $692 tag · $52 point
Easiest Elk Draws for Nonresidents (2024 Results)
Point levels that drew with certainty, and the best documented zero-point hunts — actual draw results, per hunt.
0 pts drew with certainty · Type 4
43% at zero points · Type 7
0 pts drew with certainty · Type 4
40% at zero points · Type 7
0 pts drew with certainty · Type 4
1 pts drew with certainty · Type 4
100% at zero points · Type 6
1 pts drew with certainty · Type 1, Special
100% at zero points · Type 7
1 pts drew with certainty · Type 4
2 pts drew with certainty · Type 4
100% at zero points · Type 7
2 pts drew with certainty · Type 1
100% at zero points · Type 7
2 pts drew with certainty · Type 1
100% at zero points · Type 7
2 pts drew with certainty · Type 4
3 pts drew with certainty · Type 4
100% at zero points · Type 6
4 pts drew with certainty · Type 1
80% at zero points · Type 6
| Unit | Drew with certainty at | Best zero-point hunt | Success | Public land |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unit 106 | 0 ptsType 4 | 43%Type 7 | 32.7% | 25% |
| Unit 107 | 0 ptsType 4 | 40%Type 7 | 24% | 71% |
| Unit 28 | 0 ptsType 4 | — | 38.9% | 99% |
| Unit 124 | 1 ptsType 4 | 100%Type 6 | 63.6% | 71% |
| Unit 84 | 1 ptsType 1, Special | 100%Type 7 | 76.6% | 94% |
| Unit 32 | 1 ptsType 4 | — | 13.3% | 99% |
| Unit 65 | 2 ptsType 4 | 100%Type 7 | 0% | 66% |
| Unit 8 | 2 ptsType 1 | 100%Type 7 | 29% | 20% |
| Unit 96 | 2 ptsType 1 | 100%Type 7 | 33.3% | 69% |
| Unit 31 | 2 ptsType 4 | — | 52.5% | 100% |
| Unit 6 | 3 ptsType 4 | 100%Type 6 | 45.2% | 16% |
| Unit 125 | 4 ptsType 1 | 80%Type 6 | 65.3% | 33% |
All Wyoming Elk Units
Wyoming Elk Draw FAQ
How many preference points do I need to draw a Wyoming elk tag?
It depends on the unit. In 2024, some units like Unit 106, 107, and 28 required zero nonresident preference points to draw with certainty. Unit 124 and Unit 84 each required one nonresident preference point. Point requirements shift yearly based on applicant pools and tag availability.
When do Wyoming elk applications open and close for nonresidents?
For 2026, nonresident regular elk applications open January 2 and close February 2. Results post May 21. Special and antlerless applications open the same day (January 2) and close the same day (February 2), also with results May 21.
What's the cost to apply and hunt Wyoming elk as a nonresident?
A regular nonresident elk application costs $15 to submit. If you draw, the tag fee is $692. Special draws run $15 application plus $1950 for the tag. Antlerless tags are $15 to apply and $288 for the tag.
What harvest success rates should I expect in Wyoming elk units?
Success varies significantly by unit. In 2024, harvest rates ranged from 24% to 76.6% across the five units tracked here. Unit 84 saw 76.6% success, while Unit 107 ran 24%. Your odds depend on the specific unit, hunting pressure, and your skill in the field.
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