WY Elk Unit 11 — Medicine Bow River
Season DatesDraft
| Year | Weapon | Dates | Tag Type | Sex |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Archery — Type 4 | Sep 15, 2026 — Sep 30, 2026 | — | female |
| 2026 | Archery — Type 9 | Sep 1, 2026 — Sep 30, 2026 | — | either |
| 2026 | Archery — Type 1 | Sep 15, 2026 — Sep 30, 2026 | — | either |
| 2026 | Rifle — Type 1 | Oct 1, 2026 — Jan 31, 2027 | — | either |
| 2026 | Rifle — Type 2 | Nov 1, 2026 — Jan 31, 2027 | — | either |
| 2026 | Rifle — Type 6 | Aug 15, 2026 — Jan 31, 2027 | — | female |
| 2026 | Rifle — Type 4 | Oct 1, 2026 — Jan 31, 2027 | — | female |
Trophy Data
Herd Data
Bull : Cow
31per 100
2024 Survey
Calf : Cow
40per 100
2024 Survey
Population Est.
9,100
2024 Survey
AI Scout Analysis
# WY 11 – Medicine Bow River: Tactical Analysis ## Terrain & Access Unit 11 spans 6,545–11,985 ft elevation across 443,224 acres with only 38% public land. This is a mixed-access unit requiring careful route planning and willingness to negotiate private ground or focus on public parcels. High elevation provides cooler season hunting but demands fitness and winter-capable gear. ## Herd Quality The 4-year average bull:cow ratio of 29:100 indicates an **average, well-managed herd**. This is...
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| Year | Weapon | Residency | Applicants | Tags issued |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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| 2023 | Type 1 | resident | 845 | 152 |
| 2023 | Type 4 | resident | 50 | 83 |
| 2023 | Type 9 | resident | 137 | 62 |
| 2023 | Type 1 | nonresident | 155 | 3 |
| 2023 | Type 4 | nonresident | 27 | 3 |
| 2023 | Type 9 | nonresident | 46 | 1 |
| 2023 | Type 1 (Special) | nonresident | 35 | 2 |
| 2023 | Type 4 (Special) | nonresident | 0 | 1 |
| 2023 | Type 9 (Special) | nonresident | 20 | 1 |
| 2023 | Type 4 (Special Pref Point) | nonresident | 0 | 6 |
| 2023 | Type 6 | resident | 323 | 374 |
| 2023 | Type 6 | nonresident | 100 | 72 |
| 2023 | Type 1 (Pref Point) | nonresident | 165 | 10 |
| 2023 | Type 4 (Pref Point) | nonresident | 39 | 12 |
| 2023 | Type 9 (Pref Point) | nonresident | 52 | 6 |
| 2023 | Type 1 (Special Pref Point) | nonresident | 43 | 8 |
| 2023 | Type 9 (Special Pref Point) | nonresident | 24 | 4 |
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| Year | Weapon | Hunters | Harvest | Success |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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| 2023 | Type 1 | 187 | 127 | 67.9% |
| 2023 | Type 4 | 78 | 21 | 26.9% |
| 2023 | Type 6 | 376 | 143 | 38.0% |
| 2023 | Type 9 | 69 | 15 | 21.7% |