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WY Elk Unit 55 — Grinnell

Total Acres
251,107
Public Land
100%
Wilderness
83%
Elevation
5,966–11,925 ft

Season DatesDraft

YearWeaponDatesTag TypeSex
2026Archery — Type 9Sep 1, 2026Sep 30, 2026either
2026Archery — Type 1Sep 1, 2026Sep 30, 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

29per 100

2024 Survey

Calf : Cow

21per 100

2024 Survey

AI Scout Analysis

# WY 55 – Grinnell: Tactical Analysis ## Terrain & Access High-elevation wilderness unit (5,966–11,925 ft) spanning 251,107 acres of 100% public land. **Critical constraint: 83% wilderness means nonresidents MUST hire a licensed Wyoming outfitter/guide — DIY hunting is not legally permitted.** This unit is guide-dependent and expensive. ## Herd Quality Wildlife surveys show an **average bull:cow ratio of 26:100** — a **well-managed, average herd composition**. Population appears stable across...

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Tag Quotas & Applicant Volume

YearWeaponResidencyApplicantsTags issued
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2023Type 1resident16642
2023Type 9resident721
2023Type 1nonresident331
2023Type 9nonresident150
2023Type 1 (Special)nonresident181
2023Type 9 (Special)nonresident10
2023Type 1 (Pref Point)nonresident373
2023Type 9 (Pref Point)nonresident182
2023Type 1 (Special Pref Point)nonresident233
2023Type 9 (Special Pref Point)nonresident32

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Harvest Data

YearWeaponHuntersHarvestSuccess
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2023Type 918738.9%
2023Type 1513058.8%