WY Elk Unit 40 — Horse Creek
Season DatesDraft
| Year | Weapon | Dates | Tag Type | Sex |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Archery — Type 9 | Sep 1, 2026 — Sep 30, 2026 | — | either |
| 2026 | Rifle — Type 6 | Sep 1, 2026 — Nov 30, 2026 | — | female |
| 2026 | Rifle — Type 4 | Oct 15, 2026 — Nov 30, 2026 | — | female |
| 2026 | Rifle — Type 1 | Oct 15, 2026 — Nov 4, 2026 | — | either |
Trophy Data
Herd Data
Bull : Cow
28per 100
2024 Survey
Calf : Cow
35per 100
2024 Survey
AI Scout Analysis
# WY 40 — Horse Creek: Tactical Analysis ## Terrain & Access Horse Creek spans 3,600–10,000+ ft with 90% public land—excellent access for DIY hunters. High-elevation terrain transitions from foothills sage to alpine and mixed conifer, offering varied hunting conditions across the season. This is a legitimate OTC opportunity for residents (Type 4) with leftover tags, though nonresidents face steep draw competition. ## Herd Quality Bull:cow ratio averages **26:100** across recent surveys—an...
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| Year | Weapon | Residency | Applicants | Tags issued |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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| 2023 | Type 1 | resident | 386 | 187 |
| 2023 | Type 4 | resident | 18 | 105 |
| 2023 | Type 5 | resident | 71 | 118 |
| 2023 | Type 9 | resident | 121 | 84 |
| 2023 | Type 1 | nonresident | 109 | 4 |
| 2023 | Type 4 | nonresident | 17 | 4 |
| 2023 | Type 5 | nonresident | 0 | 4 |
| 2023 | Type 9 | nonresident | 39 | 2 |
| 2023 | Type 1 (Special) | nonresident | 77 | 3 |
| 2023 | Type 4 (Special) | nonresident | 0 | 2 |
| 2023 | Type 5 (Special) | nonresident | 0 | 2 |
| 2023 | Type 9 (Special) | nonresident | 15 | 1 |
| 2023 | Type 5 (Pref Point) | nonresident | 1 | 14 |
| 2023 | Type 4 (Special Pref Point) | nonresident | 0 | 6 |
| 2023 | Type 5 (Special Pref Point) | nonresident | 0 | 6 |
| 2023 | Type 6 | resident | 188 | 83 |
| 2023 | Type 6 | nonresident | 45 | 16 |
| 2023 | Type 1 (Pref Point) | nonresident | 124 | 15 |
| 2023 | Type 4 (Pref Point) | nonresident | 31 | 14 |
| 2023 | Type 9 (Pref Point) | nonresident | 48 | 7 |
| 2023 | Type 1 (Special Pref Point) | nonresident | 87 | 10 |
| 2023 | Type 9 (Special Pref Point) | nonresident | 25 | 6 |
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| Year | Weapon | Hunters | Harvest | Success |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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| 2023 | Type 9 | 97 | 21 | 21.6% |
| 2023 | Type 1 | 208 | 108 | 51.9% |
| 2023 | Type 4 | 105 | 44 | 41.9% |
| 2023 | Type 5 | 115 | 66 | 57.4% |
| 2023 | Type 6 | 60 | 35 | 58.3% |