WY Elk Unit 120 — Buffalo Creek
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WY 120 - Buffalo Creek: Tactical Analysis. Terrain & Access WY 120 spans nearly 930,000 acres across a substantial elevation range (4,784–9,106 ft), offering diverse terrain from lower-country foothills to high alpine. Public land comprises 69% of the unit, providing solid access for self-reliant hunters. The mix of public acreage and elevation variety supports multiple hunting strategies, from lower-elevation early-season habitat to high-country late-season terrain as conditions shift throughout the fall. Herd Quality The unit maintains an above-average/strong bull:cow ratio of 37:100—a healthy composition indicating balanced mature bull recruitment and sustainable harvest pressure. This ratio supports quality..
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Type 1
Type 1, Special
Type 4
Type 6
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| Year | Weapon | Hunters | Harvest | Success |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | Type 1 | 173 | 118 | 68.2% |
| 2024 | Type 4 | 112 | 40 | 35.7% |
| 2024 | Type 6 | 105 | 49 | 46.7% |
| 2023 | Type 1 | 164 | 127 | 77.4% |
| 2023 | Type 4 | 84 | 45 | 53.6% |
| 2023 | Type 6 | 89 | 50 | 56.2% |
| 2022 | Type 6 | 87 | 34 | 39.1% |
| 2022 | Type 1 | 140 | 102 | 72.9% |
| 2022 | Type 4 | 97 | 22 | 22.7% |
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 | Archery — Type 6 | Sep 1, 2026 — Sep 30, 2026 | — | female |
| 2026 | Rifle — Type 1 | Oct 9, 2026 — Dec 15, 2026 | — | either |
| 2026 | Rifle — Type 4 | Oct 9, 2026 — Dec 15, 2026 | — | female |
| 2026 | Rifle — Type 6 | Oct 9, 2026 — Dec 15, 2026 | — | female |
Trophy Data
Herd Data
Bull : Cow
21per 100
2024 Survey
Calf : Cow
58per 100
2024 Survey
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