WY Elk Unit 117 — South Black Hills
Season DatesDraft
| Year | Weapon | Dates | Tag Type | Sex |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Archery — Type 3 | Sep 1, 2026 — Sep 30, 2026 | — | either |
| 2026 | Archery — Type 6 | Sep 1, 2026 — Sep 30, 2026 | — | female |
| 2026 | Archery — Type 1 | Sep 1, 2026 — Sep 30, 2026 | — | either |
| 2026 | Rifle — Type 1 | Oct 15, 2026 — Jan 31, 2027 | — | either |
| 2026 | Rifle — Type 3 | Oct 15, 2026 — Jan 31, 2027 | — | either |
| 2026 | Rifle — Type 6 | Oct 15, 2026 — Jan 31, 2027 | — | female |
| 2026 | Rifle — Type 8 | Aug 1, 2026 — Jan 31, 2027 | — | female |
Trophy Data
AI Scout Analysis
# WY 117 – South Black Hills | Tactical Analysis ## Terrain & Access South Black Hills spans 3,500–6,600 ft across rolling to moderate mountain terrain. With only 22% public land, most hunting occurs on private ranches—accessibility is heavily outfitter/permission-dependent for nonresidents. The unit is mid-elevation, offering autumn conditions typically less extreme than northern Wyoming ranges. ## Herd Quality & Population Wildlife survey data is not provided for this unit. Trophy record data...
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| Year | Weapon | Residency | Applicants | Tags issued |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 28 recent records available — Sign up to see current data | ||||
| 2023 | Type 1 | resident | 582 | 410 |
| 2023 | Type 2 | resident | 86 | 208 |
| 2023 | Type 4 | resident | 13 | 89 |
| 2023 | Type 1 | nonresident | 181 | 11 |
| 2023 | Type 2 | nonresident | 52 | 6 |
| 2023 | Type 4 | nonresident | 0 | 3 |
| 2023 | Type 1 (Special) | nonresident | 70 | 7 |
| 2023 | Type 2 (Special) | nonresident | 1 | 4 |
| 2023 | Type 4 (Special) | nonresident | 0 | 1 |
| 2023 | Type 4 (Pref Point) | nonresident | 6 | 11 |
| 2023 | Type 4 (Special Pref Point) | nonresident | 1 | 6 |
| 2023 | Type 6 | resident | 235 | 145 |
| 2023 | Type 7 | resident | 315 | 625 |
| 2023 | Type 6 | nonresident | 98 | 27 |
| 2023 | Type 7 | nonresident | 253 | 117 |
| 2023 | Type 1 (Pref Point) | nonresident | 214 | 33 |
| 2023 | Type 2 (Pref Point) | nonresident | 70 | 18 |
| 2023 | Type 1 (Special Pref Point) | nonresident | 93 | 23 |
| 2023 | Type 2 (Special Pref Point) | nonresident | 14 | 12 |
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| Year | Weapon | Hunters | Harvest | Success |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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| 2023 | General | 16 | 12 | 75.0% |
| 2023 | Type 1 | 564 | 353 | 62.6% |
| 2023 | Type 2 | 216 | 98 | 45.4% |
| 2023 | Type 4 | 81 | 30 | 37.0% |
| 2023 | Type 6 | 156 | 46 | 29.5% |
| 2023 | Type 7 | 589 | 316 | 53.7% |