WY Elk Unit 27 — Upper Sweetwater
Season DatesDraft
| Year | Weapon | Dates | Tag Type | Sex |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Archery — Type 4 | Sep 1, 2026 — Sep 30, 2026 | — | female |
| 2026 | Archery — Type 1 | Sep 1, 2026 — Sep 30, 2026 | — | either |
| 2026 | Rifle — Type 4 | Oct 1, 2026 — Nov 20, 2026 | — | female |
| 2026 | Rifle — Type 1 | Oct 1, 2026 — Oct 31, 2026 | — | either |
Trophy Data
Herd Data
Bull : Cow
29per 100
2024 Survey
Calf : Cow
22per 100
2024 Survey
AI Scout Analysis
# WY 27 – Upper Sweetwater: Tactical Analysis ## Terrain & Access High-elevation unit (7,442–12,433 ft) with exceptional public land access (96.2%). Rugged alpine and subalpine terrain provides solid hunting conditions, though elevation demands fit and acclimated hunters. ## Herd Quality Wildlife survey data shows an **above-average/strong bull:cow ratio of 36:100** across recent years (2021–2024), indicating well-maintained age structure and moderate harvest pressure. Population appears stable...
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| Year | Weapon | Residency | Applicants | Tags issued |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 recent records available — Sign up to see current data | ||||
| 2023 | Type 4 | resident | 55 | 63 |
| 2023 | Type 4 | nonresident | 1 | 3 |
| 2023 | Type 4 (Special) | nonresident | 0 | 1 |
| 2023 | Type 4 (Special Pref Point) | nonresident | 0 | 4 |
| 2023 | Type 4 (Pref Point) | nonresident | 10 | 9 |
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| Year | Weapon | Hunters | Harvest | Success |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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| 2023 | Type 1 | 46 | 18 | 39.1% |
| 2023 | Type 4 | 71 | 34 | 47.9% |