WY Elk Unit 56 — Wapiti Ridge
Season DatesDraft
| Year | Weapon | Dates | Tag Type | Sex |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Archery — General | Sep 1, 2026 — Sep 30, 2026 | — | either |
| 2026 | Archery — Type 7 | 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 | Archery — Type 9 | Sep 1, 2026 — Sep 30, 2026 | — | either |
| 2026 | Rifle — Type 7 | Sep 1, 2026 — Jan 15, 2027 | — | female |
| 2026 | Rifle — Type 1 | Nov 5, 2026 — Nov 30, 2026 | — | either |
| 2026 | Rifle — Type 6 | Oct 1, 2026 — Dec 21, 2026 | — | female |
| 2026 | Rifle — General | Oct 1, 2026 — Oct 21, 2026 | — | either |
Trophy Data
Herd Data
Bull : Cow
29per 100
2024 Survey
Calf : Cow
21per 100
2024 Survey
AI Scout Analysis
# WY 56 – Wapiti Ridge: Tactical Analysis ## Terrain & Access Wapiti Ridge spans 5,390–12,177 ft with 91% public land—excellent access for most of the unit. However, 54% wilderness means nonresidents **must hire a licensed Wyoming outfitter/guide** by law. This adds $2,500–5,000+ to trip costs and limits DIY hunting. Residents can hunt unguided. ## Herd Quality The 4-year average bull:cow ratio of 26:100 indicates an **average, well-managed herd**—sustainable but not exceptional. The population...
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| Year | Weapon | Residency | Applicants | Tags issued |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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| 2023 | Type 1 | resident | 181 | 8 |
| 2023 | Type 9 | resident | 1 | 25 |
| 2023 | Type 1 | nonresident | 36 | 0 |
| 2023 | Type 9 | nonresident | 7 | 1 |
| 2023 | Type 1 (Special) | nonresident | 16 | 0 |
| 2023 | Type 9 (Special) | nonresident | 0 | 0 |
| 2023 | Type 9 (Special Pref Point) | nonresident | 0 | 2 |
| 2023 | Type 6 | resident | 177 | 83 |
| 2023 | Type 7 | resident | 37 | 83 |
| 2023 | Type 6 | nonresident | 63 | 14 |
| 2023 | Type 7 | nonresident | 13 | 16 |
| 2023 | Type 1 (Pref Point) | nonresident | 37 | 1 |
| 2023 | Type 9 (Pref Point) | nonresident | 11 | 4 |
| 2023 | Type 1 (Special Pref Point) | nonresident | 18 | 1 |
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| Year | Weapon | Hunters | Harvest | Success |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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| 2023 | Type 1 | 9 | 5 | 55.6% |
| 2023 | Type 6 | 84 | 41 | 48.8% |
| 2023 | Type 7 | 75 | 36 | 48.0% |
| 2023 | General | 312 | 93 | 29.8% |