WY Elk Unit 126 — Lost Springs
Season DatesDraft
| Year | Weapon | Dates | Tag Type | Sex |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Archery — General | Sep 1, 2026 — Sep 30, 2026 | — | either |
| 2026 | Rifle — Type 8 | Aug 1, 2026 — Jan 31, 2027 | — | female |
| 2026 | Rifle — General | Sep 1, 2026 — Dec 31, 2026 | — | either |
Trophy Data
AI Scout Analysis
# WY 126 — Lost Springs: Tactical Analysis ## Terrain & Access Lost Springs spans 3.5 million acres across mixed elevation (3,557–5,780 ft) with only 18% public land. This is a large, predominantly private-land unit requiring outfitter partnerships or private access for most hunts. The terrain transitions from foothill sage to higher mixed habitat across a broad elevation range. ## Herd Quality & Population Wildlife survey data is not provided in the available context. Harvest success rates...
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| Year | Weapon | Residency | Applicants | Tags issued |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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| 2023 | Type 6 | resident | 72 | 165 |
| 2023 | Type 6 | nonresident | 47 | 31 |
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| Year | Weapon | Hunters | Harvest | Success |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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| 2023 | Type 6 | 146 | 68 | 46.6% |
| 2023 | General | 480 | 212 | 44.2% |