WyomingElk

WY Elk Unit 63 — Wood River-Gooseberry Creek

Total Acres
234,399
Public Land
71%
Wilderness
16%
Elevation
5,390–12,135 ft

Season DatesDraft

YearWeaponDatesTag TypeSex
2026Archery — Type 5Sep 1, 2026Sep 30, 2026female
2026Archery — Type 3Sep 1, 2026Sep 30, 2026either
2026Archery — Type 6Sep 1, 2026Sep 30, 2026female
2026Archery — Type 2Sep 1, 2026Sep 30, 2026either
2026Archery — Type 4Sep 1, 2026Sep 30, 2026female
2026Archery — Type 1Sep 1, 2026Sep 30, 2026either
2026Rifle — Type 3Nov 1, 2026Nov 15, 2026either
2026Rifle — Type 5Oct 22, 2026Dec 21, 2026female
2026Rifle — Type 4Oct 1, 2026Dec 21, 2026female
2026Rifle — Type 6Aug 15, 2026Dec 21, 2026female
2026Rifle — Type 2Oct 1, 2026Oct 21, 2026either
2026Rifle — Type 1Oct 1, 2026Oct 21, 2026either

Trophy Data

B&C Entries
58
Avg Score
377
Top Score
417.4
Recent (5yr)
2

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 Unit 63 spans 5,390–12,135 ft elevation with 71% public land access. Critically, **16% wilderness requires nonresidents to hire a licensed Wyoming outfitter/guide** — this is state law. The remaining 84% of huntable terrain is accessible to unguided hunters, but expect high-elevation alpine and mixed forest conditions typical of this region. ## Herd Quality & Population The 2024 bull:cow ratio of 31:100 appears exceptional but **⚠ is flagged as likely a small survey sample** — treat it skeptically. Historical ratios (18–20:100 in 2022–2023) are more reliable indicators of...

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Draw Odds

YearWeaponResidencyApplicantsTagsDraw %
2025Type 6resident18116892.8%
2025Type 1resident62813321.2%
2025Type 2resident682841.2%
2025Type 3resident2795419.4%
2025Type 4resident1983100.0%
2025Type 1nonresident20521.0%
2025Type 2nonresident400.0%
2025Type 3nonresident8411.2%
2025Type 4nonresident6466.7%
2025Type 1 (Special)nonresident9622.1%
2025Type 2 (Special)nonresident100.0%
2025Type 3 (Special)nonresident3712.7%
2025Type 4 (Special)nonresident01
2025Type 4 (Special Pref Point)nonresident06
2025Type 6nonresident703245.7%
2025Type 1 (Pref Point)nonresident21383.8%
2025Type 2 (Pref Point)nonresident8350.0%
2025Type 3 (Pref Point)nonresident8955.6%
2025Type 4 (Pref Point)nonresident181266.7%
2025Type 1 (Special Pref Point)nonresident10265.9%
2025Type 2 (Special Pref Point)nonresident4375.0%
2025Type 3 (Special Pref Point)nonresident4037.5%
2024Type 1resident62214022.5%
2024Type 2resident862933.7%
2024Type 3resident2995618.7%
2024Type 4resident1482100.0%
2024Type 1nonresident18121.1%
2024Type 2nonresident100.0%
2024Type 3nonresident9511.1%
2024Type 4nonresident6350.0%
2024Type 1 (Special)nonresident11821.7%
2024Type 2 (Special)nonresident800.0%
2024Type 3 (Special)nonresident4212.4%
2024Type 4 (Special)nonresident01
2024Type 4 (Pref Point)nonresident181266.7%
2024Type 4 (Special Pref Point)nonresident06
2024Type 6resident145168100.0%
2024Type 6nonresident1223226.2%
2024Type 1 (Pref Point)nonresident19094.7%
2024Type 2 (Pref Point)nonresident4375.0%
2024Type 3 (Pref Point)nonresident10055.0%
2024Type 1 (Special Pref Point)nonresident12464.8%
2024Type 2 (Special Pref Point)nonresident11327.3%
2024Type 3 (Special Pref Point)nonresident4536.7%
2023Type 1resident64914121.7%
2023Type 2resident432148.8%
2023Type 3resident2745821.2%
2023Type 4resident1484100.0%
2023Type 1nonresident20021.0%
2023Type 2nonresident200.0%
2023Type 3nonresident5112.0%
2023Type 4nonresident5480.0%
2023Type 1 (Special)nonresident12121.7%
2023Type 2 (Special)nonresident200.0%
2023Type 3 (Special)nonresident3313.0%
2023Type 4 (Special)nonresident01
2023Type 4 (Pref Point)nonresident191273.7%
2023Type 4 (Special Pref Point)nonresident06
2023Type 6resident151168100.0%
2023Type 6nonresident893236.0%
2023Type 1 (Pref Point)nonresident20994.3%
2023Type 2 (Pref Point)nonresident4250.0%
2023Type 3 (Pref Point)nonresident5658.9%
2023Type 1 (Special Pref Point)nonresident12764.7%
2023Type 2 (Special Pref Point)nonresident4250.0%
2023Type 3 (Special Pref Point)nonresident37410.8%

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Harvest Data

YearWeaponHuntersHarvestSuccess
2025Type 118910254.0%
2025Type 2362672.2%
2025Type 3673856.7%
2025Type 4924548.9%
2025Type 53326.1%
2025Type 61576541.4%
2024Type 118411864.1%
2024Type 2301860.0%
2024Type 3694666.7%
2024Type 53600.0%
2024Type 4822935.4%
2024Type 61605333.1%
2023Type 221838.1%
2023Type 3644265.6%
2023Type 11429164.1%
2023Type 4821822.0%
2023Type 61385338.4%

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