WY Elk Unit 38 — Tongue
Season DatesDraft
| Year | Weapon | Dates | Tag Type | Sex |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Archery — Type 9 | Sep 1, 2026 — Sep 30, 2026 | — | either |
| 2026 | Rifle — Type 6 | Sep 15, 2026 — Dec 31, 2026 | — | female |
| 2026 | Rifle — Type 6 7 | Sep 15, 2026 — Dec 31, 2026 | — | female |
| 2026 | Rifle — Type 4 | Oct 1, 2026 — Nov 15, 2026 | — | female |
| 2026 | Rifle — Type 1 | Oct 10, 2026 — Nov 15, 2026 | — | either |
Trophy Data
Herd Data
Bull : Cow
28per 100
2024 Survey
Calf : Cow
35per 100
2024 Survey
AI Scout Analysis
# WY 38 – Tongue: Tactical Analysis ## Terrain & Access Unit 38 spans 361,000 acres across significant elevation (3,762–10,325 ft) with 79% public land — excellent access for DIY hunters. Terrain ranges from lower foothill sagebrush and aspen to high alpine meadows and timbered ridges. The broad elevation band supports elk year-round, with migration between seasonal ranges. ## Herd Quality Wildlife surveys show an **average bull:cow ratio of 26:100** — a well-managed herd in the...
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| Year | Weapon | Residency | Applicants | Tags issued |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 34 recent records available — Sign up to see current data | ||||
| 2023 | Type 1 | resident | 974 | 331 |
| 2023 | Type 4 | resident | 515 | 461 |
| 2023 | Type 9 | resident | 990 | 209 |
| 2023 | Type 1 | nonresident | 347 | 9 |
| 2023 | Type 4 | nonresident | 38 | 18 |
| 2023 | Type 9 | nonresident | 342 | 6 |
| 2023 | Type 1 (Special) | nonresident | 116 | 6 |
| 2023 | Type 4 (Special) | nonresident | 0 | 9 |
| 2023 | Type 9 (Special) | nonresident | 129 | 4 |
| 2023 | Type 4 (Special Pref Point) | nonresident | 5 | 27 |
| 2023 | Type 1 (Pref Point) | nonresident | 376 | 29 |
| 2023 | Type 4 (Pref Point) | nonresident | 94 | 56 |
| 2023 | Type 9 (Pref Point) | nonresident | 364 | 18 |
| 2023 | Type 1 (Special Pref Point) | nonresident | 136 | 20 |
| 2023 | Type 9 (Special Pref Point) | nonresident | 141 | 12 |
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| Year | Weapon | Hunters | Harvest | Success |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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| 2023 | Type 1 | 372 | 201 | 54.0% |
| 2023 | Type 4 | 493 | 224 | 45.4% |
| 2023 | Type 9 | 233 | 79 | 33.9% |