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WY Elk Unit 63 — Wood River-Gooseberry Creek

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

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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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Draw Odds — What It Took to Draw (2024)

Actual results from the 2024 draw, per hunt. Current-year odds at your point level with a paid plan →

Type 1

NonresidentTook16points to draw with certainty in 2024
lowest level to draw: 15 pts (50% of applicants at that level)
Random pool (no points needed): 181 applied · 1.1% drew (1 in 91)
Resident23%drew in 2024 (1 in 4)
622 applied · 140 tags · equal-chance random draw

Type 1, Special

NonresidentLowest level to draw:16points in 2024
75% drew at that levelno level was a guaranteed draw
Random pool (no points needed): 118 applied · 1.7% drew (1 in 59)

Type 2

NonresidentDrew out at5points in 2024
100% drew at that level
Random pool (no points needed): 1 applied · 0.0% drew
Resident34%drew in 2024 (1 in 3)
86 applied · 29 tags · equal-chance random draw

Type 2, Special

NonresidentDrew out at13points in 2024
100% drew at that level
Random pool (no points needed): 8 applied · 0.0% drew

Type 3

NonresidentTook15points to draw with certainty in 2024
lowest level to draw: 14 pts (20% of applicants at that level)
Random pool (no points needed): 95 applied · 1.1% drew (1 in 95)
Resident19%drew in 2024 (1 in 5)
299 applied · 56 tags · equal-chance random draw

Type 3, Special

NonresidentTook14points to draw with certainty in 2024
lowest level to draw: 12 pts (50% of applicants at that level)
Random pool (no points needed): 42 applied · 2.4% drew (1 in 42)
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Type 4

NonresidentTook1point to draw with certainty in 2024
lowest level to draw: 0 pts (63% of applicants at that level)
Random pool (no points needed): 6 applied · 50% drew
Resident100%drew in 2024
14 applied · 82 tags · equal-chance random draw

Type 6

Nonresident26%drew in 2024 (1 in 4)
122 applied · 32 tags · equal-chance random draw
Resident100%drew in 2024
145 applied · 168 tags · equal-chance random draw

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Harvest Data

Historical data (2022–2024). Current-year data with a paid plan →

YearWeaponHuntersHarvestSuccess
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%
2022Type 221838.1%
2022Type 3612337.7%
2022Type 11387655.1%
2022Type 4903235.6%
2022Type 523417.4%
2022Type 61274837.8%

Season Dates

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

Trophy Data

Record-Book 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

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