WY Elk Unit 1 — Black Hills
Season DatesDraft
| Year | Weapon | Dates | Tag Type | Sex |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Archery — Type 4 | Sep 1, 2026 — Sep 30, 2026 | — | female |
| 2026 | Archery — Type 1 | Sep 1, 2026 — Sep 30, 2026 | — | either |
| 2026 | Rifle — Type 4 | Oct 15, 2026 — Nov 30, 2026 | — | female |
| 2026 | Rifle — Type 1 | Oct 15, 2026 — Nov 30, 2026 | — | either |
Trophy Data
AI Scout Analysis
# WY 1 – Black Hills Tactical Analysis **Terrain & Access** Unit 1 spans 3,835–6,661 ft elevation across 64,348 acres with 88% public land—excellent accessibility for unguided hunters. Mixed terrain from lower foothills to higher peaks supports diverse elk habitat and provides multiple hunting approaches from archery through late rifle seasons. **Herd Quality & Population** Herd composition data is not available for this unit in the provided context. Recommend consulting the Wyoming Game and...
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| Year | Weapon | Residency | Applicants | Tags issued |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 recent records available — Sign up to see current data | ||||
| 2023 | Type 1 | resident | 789 | 81 |
| 2023 | Type 4 | resident | 81 | 63 |
| 2023 | Type 1 | nonresident | 274 | 1 |
| 2023 | Type 4 | nonresident | 11 | 2 |
| 2023 | Type 1 (Special) | nonresident | 84 | 1 |
| 2023 | Type 4 (Special) | nonresident | 0 | 1 |
| 2023 | Type 4 (Special Pref Point) | nonresident | 0 | 4 |
| 2023 | Type 1 (Pref Point) | nonresident | 280 | 6 |
| 2023 | Type 4 (Pref Point) | nonresident | 20 | 9 |
| 2023 | Type 1 (Special Pref Point) | nonresident | 88 | 4 |
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| Year | Weapon | Hunters | Harvest | Success |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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| 2023 | Type 1 | 95 | 55 | 57.9% |
| 2023 | Type 4 | 69 | 26 | 37.7% |