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WY Elk Unit 38 — Tongue

Total Acres
361,031
Public Land
79%
Elevation
3,762–10,325 ft

Season DatesDraft

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

Trophy Data

B&C Entries
6
Avg Score
375.4
Top Score
413.8
Recent (5yr)
1

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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Tag Quotas & Applicant Volume

YearWeaponResidencyApplicantsTags issued
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2023Type 1resident974331
2023Type 4resident515461
2023Type 9resident990209
2023Type 1nonresident3479
2023Type 4nonresident3818
2023Type 9nonresident3426
2023Type 1 (Special)nonresident1166
2023Type 4 (Special)nonresident09
2023Type 9 (Special)nonresident1294
2023Type 4 (Special Pref Point)nonresident527
2023Type 1 (Pref Point)nonresident37629
2023Type 4 (Pref Point)nonresident9456
2023Type 9 (Pref Point)nonresident36418
2023Type 1 (Special Pref Point)nonresident13620
2023Type 9 (Special Pref Point)nonresident14112

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Harvest Data

YearWeaponHuntersHarvestSuccess
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2023Type 137220154.0%
2023Type 449322445.4%
2023Type 92337933.9%