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WY Elk Unit 19 — Muddy Mountain

Total Acres
476,244
Public Land
48%
Elevation
4,971–8,748 ft

Season DatesDraft

YearWeaponDatesTag TypeSex
2026Archery — Type 1Sep 1, 2026Sep 30, 2026either
2026Archery — Type 6Sep 1, 2026Sep 30, 2026female
2026Archery — Type 5Sep 1, 2026Sep 30, 2026female
2026Archery — Type 4Sep 1, 2026Sep 30, 2026female
2026Archery — Type 2Sep 1, 2026Sep 30, 2026either
2026Rifle — Type 1Oct 1, 2026Jan 31, 2027either
2026Rifle — Type 2Nov 1, 2026Jan 31, 2027either
2026Rifle — Type 5Nov 1, 2026Jan 31, 2027female
2026Rifle — Type 6Oct 1, 2026Jan 31, 2027female
2026Rifle — Type 4Oct 1, 2026Jan 31, 2027female

Trophy Data

B&C Entries
7
Avg Score
373.8
Top Score
394.2
Recent (5yr)
0

Herd Data

Bull : Cow

9per 100

2024 Survey

Calf : Cow

15per 100

2024 Survey

Population Est.

10,412

2024 Survey

AI Scout Analysis

# WY 19 – Muddy Mountain: Tactical Analysis ## Terrain & Conditions Mid-elevation unit (4,971–8,748 ft) with mixed public/private access (48% public land). Forum reports indicate relatively accessible terrain but significant private-land concentration where elk migrate early in the season, particularly before archery starts. Early season scouting is critical to locate elk before they shift to private ground. ## Herd Quality Herd is below average with a 17:100 bull:cow ratio—indicating moderate...

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Tag Quotas & Applicant Volume

YearWeaponResidencyApplicantsTags issued
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2023Type 1resident487110
2023Type 2resident373139
2023Type 4resident13115
2023Type 5resident22118
2023Type 1nonresident1292
2023Type 2nonresident1394
2023Type 4nonresident05
2023Type 5nonresident04
2023Type 1 (Special)nonresident641
2023Type 2 (Special)nonresident573
2023Type 4 (Special)nonresident02
2023Type 5 (Special)nonresident02
2023Type 5 (Pref Point)nonresident215
2023Type 4 (Special Pref Point)nonresident06
2023Type 5 (Special Pref Point)nonresident06
2023Type 6resident312188
2023Type 6nonresident7636
2023Type 1 (Pref Point)nonresident1378
2023Type 2 (Pref Point)nonresident15212
2023Type 4 (Pref Point)nonresident515
2023Type 1 (Special Pref Point)nonresident706
2023Type 2 (Special Pref Point)nonresident679

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Harvest Data

YearWeaponHuntersHarvestSuccess
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2023Type 21639960.7%
2023Type 11459062.1%
2023Type 4813948.1%
2023Type 5903437.8%
2023Type 61594025.2%