Wyoming — Elk

WY Elk Unit 63 — Wood River-Gooseberry Creek

Name: Wyoming Unit 63 Elk Hunting Data
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Total Acres

234,399

Public Land

71%

Wilderness

16%

Elevation

5,390–12,135 ft

Season DatesDraft

Year	Weapon	Dates	Tag Type	Sex
2026	Archery — Type 5	Sep 1, 2026 — Sep 30, 2026	—	female
2026	Archery — Type 3	Sep 1, 2026 — Sep 30, 2026	—	either
2026	Archery — Type 6	Sep 1, 2026 — Sep 30, 2026	—	female
2026	Archery — Type 2	Sep 1, 2026 — Sep 30, 2026	—	either
2026	Archery — Type 4	Sep 1, 2026 — Sep 30, 2026	—	female
2026	Archery — Type 1	Sep 1, 2026 — Sep 30, 2026	—	either
2026	Rifle — Type 3	Nov 1, 2026 — Nov 15, 2026	—	either
2026	Rifle — Type 5	Oct 22, 2026 — Dec 21, 2026	—	female
2026	Rifle — Type 4	Oct 1, 2026 — Dec 21, 2026	—	female
2026	Rifle — Type 6	Aug 15, 2026 — Dec 21, 2026	—	female
2026	Rifle — Type 2	Oct 1, 2026 — Oct 21, 2026	—	either
2026	Rifle — Type 1	Oct 1, 2026 — Oct 21, 2026	—	either

Trophy Data

B&C Entries

Avg Score

377

Top Score

417.4

Recent (5yr)

Herd Data

Bull : Cow

31per 100

2024 Survey

Calf : Cow

43per 100

2024 Survey

AI Scout Analysis

# WY 63 – Wood River-Gooseberry Creek: Tactical Analysis ## Terrain & Access This high-elevation unit (5,390–12,135 ft) spans 234,399 acres with 71% public land, providing substantial hunting ground. The 16% wilderness component means **nonresidents must hire a licensed Wyoming outfitter/guide**—this is a mandatory state requirement, not optional. Factor guide costs (~$3,000–5,000+) and logistics into your budget. ## Herd Quality Wildlife surveys over 4 years show an **average bull:cow ratio of...

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Tag Quotas & Applicant Volume

Year	Weapon	Residency	Applicants	Tags issued
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2023	Type 1	resident	649	141
2023	Type 2	resident	43	21
2023	Type 3	resident	274	58
2023	Type 4	resident	14	84
2023	Type 1	nonresident	200	2
2023	Type 2	nonresident	2	0
2023	Type 3	nonresident	51	1
2023	Type 4	nonresident	5	4
2023	Type 1 (Special)	nonresident	121	2
2023	Type 2 (Special)	nonresident	2	0
2023	Type 3 (Special)	nonresident	33	1
2023	Type 4 (Special)	nonresident	0	1
2023	Type 4 (Pref Point)	nonresident	19	12
2023	Type 4 (Special Pref Point)	nonresident	0	6
2023	Type 6	resident	151	168
2023	Type 6	nonresident	89	32
2023	Type 1 (Pref Point)	nonresident	209	9
2023	Type 2 (Pref Point)	nonresident	4	2
2023	Type 3 (Pref Point)	nonresident	56	5
2023	Type 1 (Special Pref Point)	nonresident	127	6
2023	Type 2 (Special Pref Point)	nonresident	4	2
2023	Type 3 (Special Pref Point)	nonresident	37	4

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Harvest Data

Year	Weapon	Hunters	Harvest	Success
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2023	Type 2	21	8	38.1%
2023	Type 3	64	42	65.6%
2023	Type 1	142	91	64.1%
2023	Type 4	82	18	22.0%
2023	Type 6	138	53	38.4%