WY Elk Unit 1 — Black Hills
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WY 1 – Black Hills: Tactical Analysis. Terrain & Access WY 1 spans 64,348 acres across the Black Hills at elevations from 3,835 to 6,661 feet, with 88% public land—excellent access for self-directed hunters. The elevation range supports both lower-country and high-country habitat, allowing hunters to adapt strategy to seasonal conditions and elk movement. High public-land ownership means you're not bottlenecked by permission-seeking or private-land bottlenecks. Trophy Potential The unit carries a modest record-book history. Two all-time trophy-class entries have been recorded in the county overlap, with recent trophy production occurring in the 2000s. This reflects limited..
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Actual results from the 2024 draw, per hunt. Current-year odds at your point level with a paid plan →
Type 1
Type 1, Special
Type 4
Type 4, Special
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Historical data (2022–2024). Current-year data with a paid plan →
| Year | Weapon | Hunters | Harvest | Success |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | Type 4 | 73 | 39 | 53.4% |
| 2024 | Type 1 | 90 | 54 | 60.0% |
| 2023 | Type 1 | 95 | 55 | 57.9% |
| 2023 | Type 4 | 69 | 26 | 37.7% |
| 2022 | Type 1 | 91 | 57 | 62.6% |
| 2022 | Type 4 | 67 | 30 | 44.8% |
Season Dates
| Year | Weapon | Dates | Tag Type | Sex |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Archery — Type 1 | Sep 1, 2026 — Sep 30, 2026 | — | either |
| 2026 | Archery — Type 4 | Sep 1, 2026 — Sep 30, 2026 | — | female |
| 2026 | Rifle — Type 1 | Oct 15, 2026 — Nov 30, 2026 | — | either |
| 2026 | Rifle — Type 4 | Oct 15, 2026 — Nov 30, 2026 | — | female |
Trophy Data
Same Country, Other Species
Hunts that overlap this unit's ground.
Mule Deer
Pronghorn
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