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WY Elk Unit 51 — Sunlight-Crandall

Total Acres
415,899
Public Land
100%
Wilderness
49%
Elevation
4,679–12,239 ft

Season DatesDraft

YearWeaponDatesTag TypeSex
2026Archery — Type 9Sep 1, 2026Sep 30, 2026either
2026Rifle — Type 4Nov 16, 2026Dec 15, 2026female
2026Rifle — Type 2Oct 1, 2026Oct 31, 2026either
2026Rifle — Type 1Oct 1, 2026Oct 31, 2026either

Trophy Data

B&C Entries
53
Avg Score
377.2
Top Score
417.4
Recent (5yr)
2

Herd Data

Bull : Cow

27per 100

2024 Survey

Calf : Cow

23per 100

2024 Survey

AI Scout Analysis

# WY 51 Sunlight-Crandall — Tactical Analysis ## Terrain & Access High-elevation unit spanning 4,679–12,239 ft across 415,899 acres of public land. With 49% wilderness, nonresidents must hire a licensed Wyoming outfitter/guide — DIY hunting is not feasible. Forum reports indicate decent elk habitat on the non-wilderness side (toward the Montana border), though five-day hunts can be unproductive. Grizzly bear presence is documented; prepare accordingly. ## Herd Quality Wildlife survey data shows...

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Tag Quotas & Applicant Volume

YearWeaponResidencyApplicantsTags issued
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2023Type 1resident24082
2023Type 2resident6134
2023Type 4resident12842
2023Type 9resident6863
2023Type 1nonresident882
2023Type 2nonresident190
2023Type 4nonresident151
2023Type 9nonresident241
2023Type 1 (Special)nonresident421
2023Type 2 (Special)nonresident20
2023Type 4 (Special)nonresident01
2023Type 9 (Special)nonresident141
2023Type 4 (Pref Point)nonresident215
2023Type 4 (Special Pref Point)nonresident13
2023Type 1 (Pref Point)nonresident977
2023Type 2 (Pref Point)nonresident223
2023Type 9 (Pref Point)nonresident306
2023Type 1 (Special Pref Point)nonresident486
2023Type 2 (Special Pref Point)nonresident42
2023Type 9 (Special Pref Point)nonresident194

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Harvest Data

YearWeaponHuntersHarvestSuccess
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2023Type 2362158.3%
2023Type 1985455.1%
2023Type 4472655.3%
2023Type 9712332.4%