WY Elk Unit 48 — Upper Nowood
Season DatesDraft
| Year | Weapon | Dates | Tag Type | Sex |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Archery — Type 7 | Sep 1, 2026 — Sep 30, 2026 | — | female |
| 2026 | Archery — Type 4 | Sep 1, 2026 — Sep 30, 2026 | — | female |
| 2026 | Archery — Type 6 | Sep 1, 2026 — Sep 30, 2026 | — | female |
| 2026 | Archery — Type 1 | Sep 1, 2026 — Sep 30, 2026 | — | either |
| 2026 | Rifle — Type 4 | Oct 9, 2026 — Dec 15, 2026 | — | female |
| 2026 | Rifle — Type 6 | Oct 9, 2026 — Nov 30, 2026 | — | female |
| 2026 | Rifle — Type 7 | Nov 7, 2026 — Dec 15, 2026 | — | female |
| 2026 | Rifle — Type 1 | Oct 9, 2026 — Dec 15, 2026 | — | either |
Trophy Data
Herd Data
Bull : Cow
21per 100
2024 Survey
Calf : Cow
58per 100
2024 Survey
AI Scout Analysis
# WY 48 – Upper Nowood: Tactical Analysis ## Terrain & Access Upper Nowood spans 4,529–9,100 ft with 61% public land across high-elevation mixed terrain. This mid-elevation unit offers reasonable access compared to more remote WY areas, with huntable public ground throughout the elevation range. ## Herd Quality Wildlife surveys show an above-average/strong bull:cow ratio (37:100), indicating good herd composition and manageable harvest pressure. Recent harvest data confirms solid opportunity:...
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| Year | Weapon | Residency | Applicants | Tags issued |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 28 recent records available — Sign up to see current data | ||||
| 2023 | Type 1 | resident | 307 | 305 |
| 2023 | Type 4 | resident | 3 | 121 |
| 2023 | Type 1 | nonresident | 117 | 8 |
| 2023 | Type 4 | nonresident | 0 | 4 |
| 2023 | Type 1 (Special) | nonresident | 33 | 6 |
| 2023 | Type 4 (Special) | nonresident | 0 | 2 |
| 2023 | Type 4 (Pref Point) | nonresident | 0 | 15 |
| 2023 | Type 4 (Special Pref Point) | nonresident | 0 | 6 |
| 2023 | Type 6 | resident | 151 | 503 |
| 2023 | Type 7 | resident | 22 | 295 |
| 2023 | Type 6 | nonresident | 119 | 96 |
| 2023 | Type 7 | nonresident | 5 | 48 |
| 2023 | Type 1 (Pref Point) | nonresident | 143 | 26 |
| 2023 | Type 1 (Special Pref Point) | nonresident | 51 | 18 |
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| Year | Weapon | Hunters | Harvest | Success |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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| 2023 | Type 1 | 327 | 135 | 41.3% |
| 2023 | Type 4 | 50 | 14 | 28.0% |
| 2023 | Type 6 | 467 | 242 | 51.8% |
| 2023 | Type 7 | 128 | 73 | 57.0% |