WY Elk Unit 59 — Boulder Basin
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WY 59 – Boulder Basin. Terrain & Access Boulder Basin spans 251,417 acres of high-elevation terrain from 5,739 to 12,391 feet across public land (92.3% of the unit). This mix of public acreage and vertical relief creates diverse elk habitat, though access comes with significant constraints: 75% of the unit lies within designated wilderness, which means nonresidents are required by Wyoming law to hire a licensed outfitter or guide to hunt. This makes unguided nonresident hunts impractical for most of the unit. Residents retain full access to wilderness areas without a guide requirement. Herd Quality Recent wildlife..
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Actual results from the 2024 draw, per hunt. Current-year odds at your point level with a paid plan →
Type 1
Type 1, Special
Type 6
Type 7
Type 9
Type 9, Special
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Historical data (2022–2024). Current-year data with a paid plan →
| Year | Weapon | Hunters | Harvest | Success |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | Type 1 | 15 | 10 | 66.7% |
| 2024 | Type 9 | 25 | 5 | 20.0% |
| 2024 | General | 439 | 136 | 31.0% |
| 2024 | Type 6 | 128 | 46 | 35.9% |
| 2024 | Type 7 | 43 | 17 | 39.5% |
| 2023 | Type 1 | 11 | 6 | 54.5% |
| 2023 | Type 9 | 16 | 5 | 31.3% |
| 2023 | Type 6 | 98 | 58 | 59.2% |
| 2023 | Type 7 | 36 | 10 | 27.8% |
| 2023 | General | 321 | 111 | 34.6% |
| 2022 | Type 1 | 10 | 7 | 70.0% |
| 2022 | Type 9 | 23 | 10 | 43.5% |
| 2022 | General | 450 | 143 | 31.8% |
| 2022 | Type 6 | 91 | 50 | 54.9% |
| 2022 | Type 7 | 33 | 10 | 30.3% |
Season Dates
| Year | Weapon | Dates | Tag Type | Sex |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Archery — Type 9 | Sep 1, 2026 — Sep 30, 2026 | — | either |
| 2026 | Archery — Type 1 | Sep 1, 2026 — Sep 30, 2026 | — | either |
| 2026 | Archery — Type 6 | Sep 1, 2026 — Sep 30, 2026 | — | female |
| 2026 | Archery — Type 7 | Sep 1, 2026 — Sep 30, 2026 | — | female |
| 2026 | Archery — General | Sep 1, 2026 — Sep 30, 2026 | — | either |
| 2026 | Rifle — General | Oct 1, 2026 — Oct 21, 2026 | — | either |
| 2026 | Rifle — Type 6 | Oct 1, 2026 — Jan 15, 2027 | — | female |
| 2026 | Rifle — Type 1 | Nov 1, 2026 — Nov 30, 2026 | — | either |
| 2026 | Rifle — Type 7 | Oct 1, 2026 — Nov 30, 2026 | — | female |
Trophy Data
Herd Data
Bull : Cow
29per 100
2024 Survey
Calf : Cow
21per 100
2024 Survey
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