WY Elk Unit 129 — Non-Herd Unit
Season DatesDraft
| Year | Weapon | Dates | Tag Type | Sex |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Archery — General | Sep 1, 2026 — Sep 14, 2026 | — | either |
| 2026 | Rifle — Type 8 | Sep 1, 2026 — Jan 31, 2027 | — | female |
| 2026 | Rifle — Type 6 | Sep 1, 2026 — Dec 15, 2026 | — | female |
| 2026 | Rifle — General | Sep 1, 2026 — Nov 30, 2026 | — | either |
Trophy Data
AI Scout Analysis
# WY 129 — Tactical Analysis ## Terrain & Conditions WY 129 spans 4.96 million acres at elevations from 3,350–6,051 ft with only 18.7% public land. Limited public access means most hunting requires private land permission or strategic scouting of scattered public parcels. The low public-land ratio is the primary access constraint for DIY hunters. ## Herd & Population As a non-herd unit, WY 129 offers general elk opportunity rather than premium trophy management. No bull:cow ratio data is...
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| Year | Weapon | Residency | Applicants | Tags issued |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8 recent records available — Sign up to see current data | ||||
| 2023 | Type 6 | resident | 86 | 748 |
| 2023 | Type 6 | nonresident | 93 | 134 |
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| Year | Weapon | Hunters | Harvest | Success |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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| 2023 | Type 6 | 553 | 223 | 40.3% |
| 2023 | General | 1,011 | 432 | 42.7% |