WY Elk Unit 49 — Otter Creek
Season DatesDraft
| Year | Weapon | Dates | Tag Type | Sex |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Archery — Type 6 | Sep 1, 2026 — Sep 30, 2026 | — | female |
| 2026 | Archery — Type 7 | Sep 1, 2026 — Sep 30, 2026 | — | female |
| 2026 | Archery — Type 1 | Sep 1, 2026 — Sep 30, 2026 | — | either |
| 2026 | Rifle — Type 7 | Nov 7, 2026 — Dec 21, 2026 | — | female |
| 2026 | Rifle — Type 4 | Sep 1, 2026 — Dec 21, 2026 | — | female |
| 2026 | Rifle — Type 1 | Oct 9, 2026 — Dec 21, 2026 | — | either |
| 2026 | Rifle — Type 6 | Oct 9, 2026 — Oct 31, 2026 | — | female |
Trophy Data
Herd Data
Bull : Cow
21per 100
2024 Survey
Calf : Cow
58per 100
2024 Survey
AI Scout Analysis
# WY 49 – Otter Creek: Tactical Analysis ## Terrain & Access WY 49 spans 4,041–8,784 ft elevation across 792k acres with 71% public land—a mix of lower sagebrush and higher forested terrain suitable for both archery and rifle hunting. The broad elevation range provides elk habitat across multiple seasonal use zones. ## Herd Quality Wildlife survey data shows an **above-average/strong** bull:cow ratio averaging 37:100 across recent years, indicating healthy male representation and solid trophy...
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| Year | Weapon | Residency | Applicants | Tags issued |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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| 2023 | Type 1 | resident | 323 | 263 |
| 2023 | Type 4 | resident | 10 | 90 |
| 2023 | Type 1 | nonresident | 88 | 5 |
| 2023 | Type 4 | nonresident | 0 | 3 |
| 2023 | Type 1 (Special) | nonresident | 20 | 3 |
| 2023 | Type 4 (Special) | nonresident | 0 | 1 |
| 2023 | Type 4 (Pref Point) | nonresident | 6 | 12 |
| 2023 | Type 4 (Special Pref Point) | nonresident | 0 | 6 |
| 2023 | Type 6 | resident | 84 | 292 |
| 2023 | Type 7 | resident | 48 | 487 |
| 2023 | Type 6 | nonresident | 59 | 55 |
| 2023 | Type 7 | nonresident | 13 | 80 |
| 2023 | Type 1 (Pref Point) | nonresident | 104 | 16 |
| 2023 | Type 1 (Special Pref Point) | nonresident | 32 | 11 |
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| Year | Weapon | Hunters | Harvest | Success |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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| 2023 | Type 1 | 313 | 141 | 45.0% |
| 2023 | Type 4 | 62 | 20 | 32.3% |
| 2023 | Type 6 | 310 | 106 | 34.2% |
| 2023 | Type 7 | 350 | 99 | 28.3% |