WY Elk Unit 120 — Buffalo Creek
Season DatesDraft
| Year | Weapon | Dates | Tag Type | Sex |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Archery — Type 6 | Sep 1, 2026 — Sep 30, 2026 | — | female |
| 2026 | Archery — Type 4 | Sep 1, 2026 — Sep 30, 2026 | — | female |
| 2026 | Archery — Type 1 | Sep 1, 2026 — Sep 30, 2026 | — | either |
| 2026 | Rifle — Type 6 | Oct 9, 2026 — Dec 15, 2026 | — | female |
| 2026 | Rifle — Type 4 | Oct 9, 2026 — Dec 15, 2026 | — | female |
| 2026 | Rifle — Type 1 | Oct 9, 2026 — Dec 15, 2026 | — | either |
Trophy Data
Herd Data
Bull : Cow
21per 100
2024 Survey
Calf : Cow
58per 100
2024 Survey
AI Scout Analysis
# WY 120 – Buffalo Creek: Tactical Analysis ## Terrain & Access Unit 120 spans 929,685 acres across a substantial elevation range (4,784–9,106 ft) with 69% public land. Moderate-to-high elevation terrain supports mixed habitat, providing reasonable access for hunters willing to cover ground. The public land base offers legitimate opportunity for DIY hunters, though private land interspersion will require careful route planning. ## Herd Quality Wildlife survey data shows an **above...
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| Year | Weapon | Residency | Applicants | Tags issued |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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| 2023 | Type 1 | resident | 459 | 127 |
| 2023 | Type 4 | resident | 22 | 87 |
| 2023 | Type 1 | nonresident | 148 | 3 |
| 2023 | Type 4 | nonresident | 0 | 3 |
| 2023 | Type 1 (Special) | nonresident | 55 | 2 |
| 2023 | Type 4 (Special) | nonresident | 0 | 1 |
| 2023 | Type 4 (Pref Point) | nonresident | 9 | 12 |
| 2023 | Type 4 (Special Pref Point) | nonresident | 0 | 6 |
| 2023 | Type 6 | resident | 196 | 83 |
| 2023 | Type 6 | nonresident | 72 | 16 |
| 2023 | Type 1 (Pref Point) | nonresident | 160 | 12 |
| 2023 | Type 1 (Special Pref Point) | nonresident | 64 | 9 |
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| Year | Weapon | Hunters | Harvest | Success |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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| 2023 | Type 1 | 164 | 127 | 77.4% |
| 2023 | Type 4 | 84 | 45 | 53.6% |
| 2023 | Type 6 | 89 | 50 | 56.2% |