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WY Elk Unit 34 — Upper Powder River

Total Acres
529,021
Public Land
41%
Elevation
4,595–10,481 ft

Season DatesDraft

YearWeaponDatesTag TypeSex
2026Archery — Type 6 7Sep 1, 2026Sep 30, 2026female
2026Archery — Type 1Sep 1, 2026Sep 30, 2026either
2026Rifle — Type 6 7Aug 15, 2026Dec 31, 2026female
2026Rifle — Type 1Oct 9, 2026Dec 31, 2026either

Trophy Data

B&C Entries
10
Avg Score
381.1
Top Score
415.2
Recent (5yr)
1

Herd Data

Bull : Cow

21per 100

2024 Survey

Calf : Cow

58per 100

2024 Survey

AI Scout Analysis

# WY 34 — Upper Powder River: Tactical Analysis ## Terrain & Access Upper Powder River spans steep mountain terrain (4,595–10,481 ft elevation) with 41% public land — a mixed access unit requiring scouting and willingness to hike higher country. Lower elevations hold pockets of accessible terrain, but much huntable land requires effort to reach. ## Herd Quality The 4-year average bull:cow ratio of 37:100 indicates **above-average herd quality** — solid elk numbers with reasonable mature bull...

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Tag Quotas & Applicant Volume

YearWeaponResidencyApplicantsTags issued
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2023Type 1resident629640
2023Type 1nonresident12417
2023Type 1 (Special)nonresident9812
2023Type 6resident93640
2023Type 6nonresident50111
2023Type 1 (Pref Point)nonresident17753
2023Type 1 (Special Pref Point)nonresident13436

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Harvest Data

YearWeaponHuntersHarvestSuccess
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2023Type 163326141.2%
2023Type 646911825.2%