WY Elk Unit 123 — Black Thunder
Season DatesDraft
| Year | Weapon | Dates | Tag Type | Sex |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Archery — Type 4 | Sep 1, 2026 — Sep 14, 2026 | — | female |
| 2026 | Archery — Type 1 | Sep 1, 2026 — Sep 14, 2026 | — | either |
| 2026 | Rifle — Type 8 | Sep 1, 2026 — Jan 31, 2027 | — | female |
| 2026 | Rifle — Type 6 | Sep 15, 2026 — Nov 30, 2026 | — | female |
| 2026 | Rifle — Type 4 | Sep 15, 2026 — Nov 30, 2026 | — | female |
| 2026 | Rifle — Type 1 | Sep 15, 2026 — Oct 20, 2026 | — | either |
Trophy Data
AI Scout Analysis
# WY 123 Black Thunder – Tactical Analysis ## Terrain & Conditions Black Thunder spans 4,200–5,200 feet across mixed elevation terrain with limited public access (33%). The landscape transitions from lower-elevation sagebrush to higher mixed forest. Moderate terrain elevation keeps hunts physically manageable, though private land dominance means success depends heavily on public-land knowledge and willingness to gloss the boundaries. ## Herd Quality No wildlife survey data (bull:cow ratios) is...
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| Year | Weapon | Residency | Applicants | Tags issued |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 28 recent records available — Sign up to see current data | ||||
| 2023 | Type 1 | resident | 141 | 78 |
| 2023 | Type 2 | resident | 34 | 41 |
| 2023 | Type 4 | resident | 34 | 63 |
| 2023 | Type 1 | nonresident | 61 | 1 |
| 2023 | Type 2 | nonresident | 32 | 1 |
| 2023 | Type 4 | nonresident | 4 | 3 |
| 2023 | Type 1 (Special) | nonresident | 20 | 1 |
| 2023 | Type 2 (Special) | nonresident | 3 | 1 |
| 2023 | Type 4 (Special) | nonresident | 0 | 1 |
| 2023 | Type 4 (Special Pref Point) | nonresident | 0 | 4 |
| 2023 | Type 6 | resident | 155 | 59 |
| 2023 | Type 6 | nonresident | 36 | 12 |
| 2023 | Type 1 (Pref Point) | nonresident | 66 | 5 |
| 2023 | Type 2 (Pref Point) | nonresident | 35 | 3 |
| 2023 | Type 4 (Pref Point) | nonresident | 13 | 9 |
| 2023 | Type 1 (Special Pref Point) | nonresident | 24 | 4 |
| 2023 | Type 2 (Special Pref Point) | nonresident | 7 | 3 |
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| Year | Weapon | Hunters | Harvest | Success |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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| 2023 | Type 1 | 91 | 77 | 84.6% |
| 2023 | General | 17 | 4 | 23.5% |
| 2023 | Type 2 | 52 | 46 | 88.5% |
| 2023 | Type 4 | 69 | 43 | 62.3% |
| 2023 | Type 6 | 60 | 36 | 60.0% |