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WY Elk Unit 35 — Hunter Mesa

Total Acres
160,704
Public Land
71%
Wilderness
18%
Elevation
4,622–12,420 ft

Season DatesDraft

YearWeaponDatesTag TypeSex
2026Archery — Type 4Sep 15, 2026Sep 30, 2026female
2026Archery — Type 6 7Sep 15, 2026Sep 30, 2026female
2026Archery — Type 1Sep 15, 2026Sep 30, 2026either
2026Archery — Type 9Sep 1, 2026Sep 30, 2026either
2026Rifle — Type 4Oct 10, 2026Dec 31, 2026female
2026Rifle — Type 6 7Aug 15, 2026Dec 31, 2026female
2026Rifle — Type 1Oct 10, 2026Dec 31, 2026either

Trophy Data

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

Herd Data

Bull : Cow

28per 100

2024 Survey

Calf : Cow

35per 100

2024 Survey

AI Scout Analysis

# WY 35 – Hunter Mesa: Tactical Analysis ## Terrain & Access Hunter Mesa spans 4,600–12,400 ft with 71% public land, offering high-elevation terrain suitable for backcountry elk hunting. The 18% wilderness requires nonresidents to hire a licensed Wyoming outfitter—this is not a DIY nonresident unit. Residents can hunt wilderness unguided. ## Herd Quality The 4-year average bull:cow ratio of 26:100 indicates an **average, well-managed herd**. This ratio reflects solid recruitment and moderate...

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Tag Quotas & Applicant Volume

YearWeaponResidencyApplicantsTags issued
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2023Type 1resident488121
2023Type 4resident110147
2023Type 9resident19862
2023Type 1nonresident833
2023Type 4nonresident46
2023Type 9nonresident581
2023Type 1 (Special)nonresident152
2023Type 4 (Special)nonresident03
2023Type 9 (Special)nonresident401
2023Type 4 (Pref Point)nonresident2319
2023Type 4 (Special Pref Point)nonresident09
2023Type 6resident58399
2023Type 6nonresident1468
2023Type 1 (Pref Point)nonresident9410
2023Type 9 (Pref Point)nonresident646
2023Type 1 (Special Pref Point)nonresident227
2023Type 9 (Special Pref Point)nonresident444

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Harvest Data

YearWeaponHuntersHarvestSuccess
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2023Type 11424128.9%
2023Type 41373021.9%
2023Type 62028140.1%
2023Type 9673653.7%