WY Elk Unit 6 — Iron Mountain
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WY 6 – Iron Mountain. Terrain & Access Iron Mountain spans nearly 1.4 million acres across elevations from roughly 5,000 to 9,000 feet. Low public-land availability (16%) means most hunting requires access across private ranches. Terrain rises from sagebrush foothills to mixed conifer and aspen at mid-elevation, with alpine meadows at the high end. This vertical spread creates diverse elk habitat but constrains where unguided hunters can legally pursue animals without crossing private ground or entering designated wilderness requiring a licensed outfitter. Trophy Potential The counties overlapping WY 6 hold a modest trophy history—10 all-time record-book entries..
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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 4
Type 6
Type 8
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Historical data (2022–2024). Current-year data with a paid plan →
| Year | Weapon | Hunters | Harvest | Success |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | Type 1 | 53 | 32 | 60.4% |
| 2024 | Type 4 | 22 | 2 | 9.1% |
| 2024 | Type 8 | 596 | 289 | 48.5% |
| 2024 | General | 664 | 300 | 45.2% |
| 2023 | Type 1 | 67 | 22 | 32.8% |
| 2023 | Type 4 | 40 | 7 | 17.5% |
| 2023 | Type 6 | 688 | 324 | 47.1% |
| 2023 | General | 638 | 279 | 43.7% |
| 2022 | Type 1 | 70 | 28 | 40.0% |
| 2022 | Type 4 | 28 | 7 | 25.0% |
| 2022 | Type 6 | 565 | 292 | 51.7% |
| 2022 | General | 569 | 250 | 43.9% |
Season Dates
| Year | Weapon | Dates | Tag Type | Sex |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Archery — Type 4 | Sep 1, 2026 — Sep 30, 2026 | — | female |
| 2026 | Archery — Type 1 | Sep 1, 2026 — Sep 30, 2026 | — | either |
| 2026 | Archery — General | Sep 1, 2026 — Sep 30, 2026 | — | either |
| 2026 | Rifle — Type 8 | Sep 1, 2026 — Jan 31, 2027 | — | female |
| 2026 | Rifle — Type 1 | Oct 1, 2026 — Jan 31, 2027 | — | either |
| 2026 | Rifle — General | Oct 1, 2026 — Dec 31, 2026 | — | either |
| 2026 | Rifle — Type 4 | Oct 1, 2026 — Jan 31, 2027 | — | female |
Trophy Data
Same Country, Other Species
Hunts that overlap this unit's ground.
Moose
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