WY Elk Unit 23 — Rattlesnake
Season DatesDraft
| Year | Weapon | Dates | Tag Type | Sex |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Archery — Type 9 | Sep 1, 2026 — Sep 30, 2026 | — | either |
| 2026 | Rifle — Type 6 | Oct 1, 2026 — Dec 15, 2026 | — | female |
| 2026 | Rifle — Type 4 | Oct 1, 2026 — Dec 15, 2026 | — | female |
| 2026 | Rifle — Type 1 | Oct 1, 2026 — Dec 15, 2026 | — | either |
Trophy Data
Herd Data
Bull : Cow
13per 100
2024 Survey
Calf : Cow
36per 100
2024 Survey
Population Est.
1,538
2024 Survey
AI Scout Analysis
# WY 23 – Rattlesnake: Tactical Analysis ## Terrain & Access Unit 23 spans 810,587 acres across 5,102–8,222 ft elevation with 54% public land, offering mixed terrain from foothill to high country. The moderate public-land percentage and broad elevation range provide diverse habitat options, though access concentration on public parcels may increase competition during peak seasons. ## Herd Quality Wildlife survey data shows an **below average** bull:cow ratio averaging 16:100 across four years...
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| Year | Weapon | Residency | Applicants | Tags issued |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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| 2023 | Type 1 | resident | 503 | 96 |
| 2023 | Type 4 | resident | 6 | 165 |
| 2023 | Type 1 | nonresident | 116 | 3 |
| 2023 | Type 4 | nonresident | 0 | 6 |
| 2023 | Type 1 (Special) | nonresident | 73 | 2 |
| 2023 | Type 4 (Special) | nonresident | 0 | 3 |
| 2023 | Type 4 (Pref Point) | nonresident | 2 | 20 |
| 2023 | Type 4 (Special Pref Point) | nonresident | 0 | 9 |
| 2023 | Type 6 | resident | 186 | 167 |
| 2023 | Type 6 | nonresident | 78 | 32 |
| 2023 | Type 1 (Pref Point) | nonresident | 126 | 9 |
| 2023 | Type 1 (Special Pref Point) | nonresident | 79 | 6 |
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| Year | Weapon | Hunters | Harvest | Success |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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| 2023 | Type 1 | 150 | 64 | 42.7% |
| 2023 | Type 4 | 165 | 75 | 45.5% |
| 2023 | Type 6 | 168 | 79 | 47.0% |