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WY Elk Unit 27 — Upper Sweetwater

Total Acres
75,480
Public Land
96%
Wilderness
7%
Elevation
7,442–12,433 ft

Season DatesDraft

YearWeaponDatesTag TypeSex
2026Archery — Type 4Sep 1, 2026Sep 30, 2026female
2026Archery — Type 1Sep 1, 2026Sep 30, 2026either
2026Rifle — Type 4Oct 1, 2026Nov 20, 2026female
2026Rifle — Type 1Oct 1, 2026Oct 31, 2026either

Trophy Data

B&C Entries
16
Avg Score
386.3
Top Score
408
Recent (5yr)
1

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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Tag Quotas & Applicant Volume

YearWeaponResidencyApplicantsTags issued
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2023Type 4resident5563
2023Type 4nonresident13
2023Type 4 (Special)nonresident01
2023Type 4 (Special Pref Point)nonresident04
2023Type 4 (Pref Point)nonresident109

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Harvest Data

YearWeaponHuntersHarvestSuccess
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2023Type 1461839.1%
2023Type 4713447.9%