WY Elk Unit 41 — Medicine Lodge
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WY 41 — Medicine Lodge. Terrain & Access Medicine Lodge spans 426,287 acres across dramatic elevation—from 3,783 ft in lower drainages to 11,517 ft in alpine basins. The unit sits in the northern Big Horn Mountains, with steep terrain, mixed forest, and high-country meadows. Public land comprises 88% of the unit, offering reliable access to quality hunting country. Elevation variation supports both low-country glassing and high-elevation rifle work. Herd Quality Survey data shows an average/well-managed bull:cow ratio of 34:100, indicating balanced herd composition and healthy breeding structure. This ratio reflects moderate harvest pressure and mature-age bull survival..
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Actual results from the 2024 draw, per hunt. Current-year odds at your point level with a paid plan →
Type 1
Type 1, Special
Type 2
Type 2, Special
Type 3
Type 3, Special
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Type 4
Type 6
Type 7
Type 9
Type 9, Special
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Historical data (2022–2024). Current-year data with a paid plan →
| Year | Weapon | Hunters | Harvest | Success |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | Type 1 | 268 | 83 | 31.0% |
| 2024 | Type 3 | 29 | 22 | 75.9% |
| 2024 | Type 2 | 89 | 34 | 38.2% |
| 2024 | Type 4 | 263 | 43 | 16.3% |
| 2024 | Type 9 | 119 | 43 | 36.1% |
| 2024 | Type 6 | 304 | 170 | 55.9% |
| 2024 | Type 7 | 107 | 47 | 43.9% |
| 2023 | Type 3 | 79 | 55 | 69.6% |
| 2023 | Type 9 | 151 | 34 | 22.5% |
| 2023 | Type 1 | 258 | 78 | 30.2% |
| 2023 | Type 2 | 96 | 24 | 25.0% |
| 2023 | Type 4 | 305 | 64 | 21.0% |
| 2023 | Type 6 | 258 | 59 | 22.9% |
| 2023 | Type 7 | 116 | 35 | 30.2% |
| 2022 | Type 1 | 172 | 80 | 46.5% |
| 2022 | Type 2 | 166 | 113 | 68.1% |
| 2022 | Type 3 | 66 | 50 | 75.8% |
| 2022 | Type 4 | 256 | 35 | 13.7% |
| 2022 | Type 6 | 292 | 170 | 58.2% |
| 2022 | Type 7 | 72 | 22 | 30.6% |
| 2022 | Type 9 | 147 | 43 | 29.3% |
Season Dates
| Year | Weapon | Dates | Tag Type | Sex |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Archery — Type 9 | Sep 1, 2026 — Sep 30, 2026 | — | either |
| 2026 | Rifle — Type 2 | Nov 5, 2026 — Nov 20, 2026 | — | either |
| 2026 | Rifle — Type 3 | Sep 1, 2026 — Oct 14, 2026 | — | either |
| 2026 | Rifle — Type 1 | Oct 15, 2026 — Nov 4, 2026 | — | either |
| 2026 | Rifle — Type 6 | Dec 1, 2026 — Dec 21, 2026 | — | female |
| 2026 | Rifle — Type 7 | Sep 1, 2026 — Dec 21, 2026 | — | female |
| 2026 | Rifle — Type 4 | Nov 5, 2026 — Dec 21, 2026 | — | female |
Trophy Data
Herd Data
Bull : Cow
44per 100
2024 Survey
Calf : Cow
30per 100
2024 Survey
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