WY Elk Unit 63 — Wood River-Gooseberry Creek
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WY 63 – Wood River-Gooseberry Creek: Tactical Analysis. Terrain & Access WY 63 spans 5,390–12,135 ft across 234,399 acres with robust public-land access (71%). The unit's 16% wilderness area requires nonresident hunters to hire a licensed Wyoming outfitter/guide—a significant logistical and financial commitment for DIY hunters from out of state. Most of the unit's terrain is navigable on foot or horseback without guide requirement, making this unit approachable for residents or nonresidents with an outfitter partner. Herd Quality The bull:cow ratio averages 28:100 across recent surveys—an average/well-managed herd composition. This indicates sustainable harvest pressure and a balanced..
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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 2
Type 2, Special
Type 3
Type 3, Special
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Type 4
Type 6
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Historical data (2022–2024). Current-year data with a paid plan →
| Year | Weapon | Hunters | Harvest | Success |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | Type 1 | 184 | 118 | 64.1% |
| 2024 | Type 2 | 30 | 18 | 60.0% |
| 2024 | Type 3 | 69 | 46 | 66.7% |
| 2024 | Type 5 | 36 | 0 | 0.0% |
| 2024 | Type 4 | 82 | 29 | 35.4% |
| 2024 | Type 6 | 160 | 53 | 33.1% |
| 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% |
| 2022 | Type 2 | 21 | 8 | 38.1% |
| 2022 | Type 3 | 61 | 23 | 37.7% |
| 2022 | Type 1 | 138 | 76 | 55.1% |
| 2022 | Type 4 | 90 | 32 | 35.6% |
| 2022 | Type 5 | 23 | 4 | 17.4% |
| 2022 | Type 6 | 127 | 48 | 37.8% |
Season Dates
| Year | Weapon | Dates | Tag Type | Sex |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Archery — Type 3 | Sep 1, 2026 — Sep 30, 2026 | — | either |
| 2026 | Archery — Type 5 | Sep 1, 2026 — Sep 30, 2026 | — | female |
| 2026 | Archery — Type 2 | Sep 1, 2026 — Sep 30, 2026 | — | either |
| 2026 | Archery — Type 6 | Sep 1, 2026 — Sep 30, 2026 | — | female |
| 2026 | Archery — Type 4 | Sep 1, 2026 — Sep 30, 2026 | — | female |
| 2026 | Archery — Type 2 | Sep 1, 2026 — Sep 30, 2026 | — | male |
| 2026 | Archery — Type 1 | Sep 1, 2026 — Sep 30, 2026 | — | either |
| 2026 | Rifle — Type 2 | Aug 15, 2026 — Nov 30, 2026 | — | male |
| 2026 | Rifle — Type 1 | Oct 1, 2026 — Oct 21, 2026 | — | either |
| 2026 | Rifle — Type 2 | Oct 1, 2026 — Oct 21, 2026 | — | either |
| 2026 | Rifle — Type 3 | Nov 1, 2026 — Nov 15, 2026 | — | either |
| 2026 | Rifle — Type 4 | Oct 1, 2026 — Dec 21, 2026 | — | female |
| 2026 | Rifle — Type 5 | Oct 22, 2026 — Dec 21, 2026 | — | female |
| 2026 | Rifle — Type 6 | Aug 15, 2026 — Dec 21, 2026 | — | female |
Trophy Data
Herd Data
Bull : Cow
31per 100
2024 Survey
Calf : Cow
43per 100
2024 Survey
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