WY Elk Unit 77 — National Elk Refuge
Season DatesDraft
| Year | Weapon | Dates | Tag Type | Sex |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Rifle — Type Youth Only | Nov 27, 2026 — Nov 30, 2026 | — | either |
| 2026 | Rifle — Type 6 | Dec 8, 2026 — Jan 14, 2027 | — | female |
Trophy Data
Herd Data
Bull : Cow
30per 100
2024 Survey
Calf : Cow
15per 100
2024 Survey
AI Scout Analysis
# WY 77 — National Elk Refuge: Tactical Analysis ## Terrain & Access Moderate elevation (6,200–7,300 ft) on the National Elk Refuge with 99% public land access. This managed refuge setting offers predictable hunting logistics and concentrated elk populations, though hunting pressure is significant during Type 6 seasons. Winter conditions (December–January) dominate the draw hunts. ## Herd Quality Wildlife surveys show an **above-average/strong bull:cow ratio** (46:100 across 4 years,...
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| Year | Weapon | Residency | Applicants | Tags issued |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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| Year | Weapon | Hunters | Harvest | Success |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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| 2023 | Type 6 | 174 | 70 | 40.2% |
| 2023 | Type 7 | 22 | 10 | 45.5% |
| 2023 | General | 142 | 36 | 25.4% |