WY Elk Unit 117 — South Black Hills
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WY 117 – South Black Hills: Tactical Analysis. Terrain & Access WY 117 spans 485,656 acres across the South Black Hills with elevation ranging from 3,514 to 6,623 feet. Only 22% of the unit is public land, making access heavily dependent on private-land cooperation or strategic use of the limited public holdings. Hunters will need to scout access routes carefully and may face significant challenges gaining entry to productive areas. The mix of lower-elevation and higher-terrain habitat reflects the topographic diversity of the Black Hills range. Trophy Potential The counties overlapping WY 117 hold a modest historical..
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Historical data (2022–2024). Current-year data with a paid plan →
| Year | Weapon | Hunters | Harvest | Success |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | Type 1 | 449 | 230 | 51.2% |
| 2024 | Type 3 | 290 | 112 | 38.6% |
| 2024 | Type 6 | 137 | 47 | 34.3% |
| 2024 | Type 8 | 686 | 444 | 64.7% |
| 2024 | General | 53 | 13 | 24.5% |
| 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% |
| 2022 | Type 1 | 344 | 187 | 54.4% |
| 2022 | Type 2 | 172 | 83 | 48.3% |
| 2022 | Type 4 | 108 | 29 | 26.9% |
| 2022 | Type 6 | 195 | 42 | 21.5% |
| 2022 | Type 7 | 374 | 215 | 57.5% |
Season Dates
| Year | Weapon | Dates | Tag Type | Sex |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Archery — Type 6 | Sep 1, 2026 — Sep 30, 2026 | — | female |
| 2026 | Archery — Type 3 | Sep 1, 2026 — Sep 30, 2026 | — | either |
| 2026 | Archery — Type 1 | Sep 1, 2026 — Sep 30, 2026 | — | either |
| 2026 | Rifle — Type 8 | Aug 1, 2026 — Jan 31, 2027 | — | female |
| 2026 | Rifle — Type 3 | Oct 15, 2026 — Jan 31, 2027 | — | either |
| 2026 | Rifle — Type 1 | Oct 15, 2026 — Jan 31, 2027 | — | either |
| 2026 | Rifle — Type 6 | Oct 15, 2026 — Jan 31, 2027 | — | female |
Trophy Data
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Hunts that overlap this unit's ground.
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