WY Elk Unit 39 — Deer Creek
Season DatesDraft
| Year | Weapon | Dates | Tag Type | Sex |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Archery — Type 9 | Sep 1, 2026 — Sep 30, 2026 | — | either |
| 2026 | Archery — Type 6 | Sep 1, 2026 — Sep 30, 2026 | — | female |
| 2026 | Rifle — Type 6 | Nov 5, 2026 — Nov 30, 2026 | — | female |
| 2026 | Rifle — Type 4 | Oct 1, 2026 — Nov 30, 2026 | — | female |
| 2026 | Rifle — Type 1 | Oct 10, 2026 — Nov 30, 2026 | — | either |
Trophy Data
Herd Data
Bull : Cow
28per 100
2024 Survey
Calf : Cow
35per 100
2024 Survey
AI Scout Analysis
# WY 39 (Deer Creek) — Tactical Analysis ## Terrain & Access Unit 39 spans nearly 148,000 acres of high-elevation terrain (3,600–9,950 ft) with exceptional public land access at 98.8%. This mixed-elevation unit offers huntable country from lower transition zones to alpine ridges. With near-total public access, you can hunt independently without relying on private land. ## Herd Quality Wildlife survey data shows an **average bull:cow ratio of 26:100** across four years (2021–2024), indicating an...
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| Year | Weapon | Residency | Applicants | Tags issued |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 34 recent records available — Sign up to see current data | ||||
| 2023 | Type 1 | resident | 398 | 163 |
| 2023 | Type 4 | resident | 116 | 126 |
| 2023 | Type 9 | resident | 224 | 84 |
| 2023 | Type 1 | nonresident | 213 | 4 |
| 2023 | Type 4 | nonresident | 3 | 5 |
| 2023 | Type 9 | nonresident | 79 | 2 |
| 2023 | Type 1 (Special) | nonresident | 41 | 3 |
| 2023 | Type 4 (Special) | nonresident | 0 | 2 |
| 2023 | Type 9 (Special) | nonresident | 30 | 1 |
| 2023 | Type 4 (Pref Point) | nonresident | 20 | 17 |
| 2023 | Type 4 (Special Pref Point) | nonresident | 0 | 8 |
| 2023 | Type 6 | resident | 251 | 62 |
| 2023 | Type 6 | nonresident | 42 | 12 |
| 2023 | Type 1 (Pref Point) | nonresident | 228 | 15 |
| 2023 | Type 9 (Pref Point) | nonresident | 86 | 7 |
| 2023 | Type 1 (Special Pref Point) | nonresident | 51 | 10 |
| 2023 | Type 9 (Special Pref Point) | nonresident | 36 | 6 |
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| Year | Weapon | Hunters | Harvest | Success |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8 recent records available — Sign up to see current harvest data | ||||
| 2023 | Type 9 | 101 | 40 | 39.6% |
| 2023 | Type 1 | 187 | 76 | 40.6% |
| 2023 | Type 4 | 147 | 96 | 65.3% |
| 2023 | Type 6 | 60 | 22 | 36.7% |