WY Elk Unit 35 — Hunter Mesa
Season DatesDraft
| Year | Weapon | Dates | Tag Type | Sex |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Archery — Type 4 | Sep 15, 2026 — Sep 30, 2026 | — | female |
| 2026 | Archery — Type 6 7 | Sep 15, 2026 — Sep 30, 2026 | — | female |
| 2026 | Archery — Type 1 | Sep 15, 2026 — Sep 30, 2026 | — | either |
| 2026 | Archery — Type 9 | Sep 1, 2026 — Sep 30, 2026 | — | either |
| 2026 | Rifle — Type 4 | Oct 10, 2026 — Dec 31, 2026 | — | female |
| 2026 | Rifle — Type 6 7 | Aug 15, 2026 — Dec 31, 2026 | — | female |
| 2026 | Rifle — Type 1 | Oct 10, 2026 — Dec 31, 2026 | — | either |
Trophy Data
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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| Year | Weapon | Residency | Applicants | Tags issued |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 34 recent records available — Sign up to see current data | ||||
| 2023 | Type 1 | resident | 488 | 121 |
| 2023 | Type 4 | resident | 110 | 147 |
| 2023 | Type 9 | resident | 198 | 62 |
| 2023 | Type 1 | nonresident | 83 | 3 |
| 2023 | Type 4 | nonresident | 4 | 6 |
| 2023 | Type 9 | nonresident | 58 | 1 |
| 2023 | Type 1 (Special) | nonresident | 15 | 2 |
| 2023 | Type 4 (Special) | nonresident | 0 | 3 |
| 2023 | Type 9 (Special) | nonresident | 40 | 1 |
| 2023 | Type 4 (Pref Point) | nonresident | 23 | 19 |
| 2023 | Type 4 (Special Pref Point) | nonresident | 0 | 9 |
| 2023 | Type 6 | resident | 58 | 399 |
| 2023 | Type 6 | nonresident | 14 | 68 |
| 2023 | Type 1 (Pref Point) | nonresident | 94 | 10 |
| 2023 | Type 9 (Pref Point) | nonresident | 64 | 6 |
| 2023 | Type 1 (Special Pref Point) | nonresident | 22 | 7 |
| 2023 | Type 9 (Special Pref Point) | nonresident | 44 | 4 |
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| Year | Weapon | Hunters | Harvest | Success |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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| 2023 | Type 1 | 142 | 41 | 28.9% |
| 2023 | Type 4 | 137 | 30 | 21.9% |
| 2023 | Type 6 | 202 | 81 | 40.1% |
| 2023 | Type 9 | 67 | 36 | 53.7% |