WY Elk Unit 116 — North Black Hills
Season DatesDraft
| Year | Weapon | Dates | Tag Type | Sex |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Archery — Type 1 | Sep 1, 2026 — Sep 30, 2026 | — | either |
| 2026 | Archery — General | Sep 1, 2026 — Sep 30, 2026 | — | either |
| 2026 | Rifle — Type 8 | Aug 1, 2026 — Jan 31, 2027 | — | female |
| 2026 | Rifle — Type 1 | Nov 11, 2026 — Jan 31, 2027 | — | either |
| 2026 | Rifle — General | Oct 15, 2026 — Nov 30, 2026 | — | either |
Trophy Data
AI Scout Analysis
# WY 116 – North Black Hills: Tactical Analysis ## Terrain & Access Unit 116 spans 1.47 million acres across rolling to high-elevation terrain (3,100–6,600 ft) with just 21% public land. This heavily privatized unit demands strong landowner connections or outfitter partnerships; public-land hunters will face limited access and routing challenges in a draw-competitive market. ## Herd Quality & Population No recent wildlife survey data (bull:cow ratios or population estimates vs. objectives) is...
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| Year | Weapon | Residency | Applicants | Tags issued |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14 recent records available — Sign up to see current data | ||||
| 2023 | Type 1 | resident | 67 | 84 |
| 2023 | Type 1 | nonresident | 56 | 2 |
| 2023 | Type 1 (Special) | nonresident | 8 | 1 |
| 2023 | Type 7 | resident | 103 | 234 |
| 2023 | Type 7 | nonresident | 58 | 44 |
| 2023 | Type 1 (Pref Point) | nonresident | 63 | 7 |
| 2023 | Type 1 (Special Pref Point) | nonresident | 14 | 6 |
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| Year | Weapon | Hunters | Harvest | Success |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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| 2023 | Type 1 | 75 | 24 | 32.0% |
| 2023 | Type 7 | 222 | 86 | 38.7% |
| 2023 | General | 670 | 122 | 18.2% |