WY Elk Unit 78 — Wilson
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WY 78 – Wilson: Tactical Analysis. Terrain & Access WY 78 spans 6,146–10,905 ft across roughly 45,000 acres, with 37% public land—a mixed-access unit in the Teton region. Terrain ranges from lower-elevation sagebrush and grassland to high-country alpine and forest. Moderate public-land representation means access varies; hunters will encounter both open opportunity and private-land constraints. The elevation span supports diverse habitat from lower drainages to ridgeline country, creating multiple hunting zones depending on season and weather. Herd Quality The unit maintains an above-average/strong bull:cow ratio averaging 46:100—a solid indicator of a well-distributed age structure with good recruitment..
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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 6
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| Year | Weapon | Hunters | Harvest | Success |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | Type 1 | 70 | 49 | 70.0% |
| 2024 | Type 2 | 42 | 24 | 57.1% |
| 2024 | Type 6 | 139 | 55 | 39.6% |
| 2024 | General | 45 | 10 | 22.2% |
| 2023 | Type 2 | 45 | 28 | 62.2% |
| 2023 | Type 1 | 54 | 37 | 68.5% |
| 2023 | Type 6 | 87 | 34 | 39.1% |
| 2023 | General | 35 | 7 | 20.0% |
| 2022 | Type 2 | 32 | 26 | 81.3% |
| 2022 | Type 1 | 40 | 36 | 90.0% |
| 2022 | Type 6 | 100 | 53 | 53.0% |
| 2022 | General | 50 | 10 | 20.0% |
Season Dates
| Year | Weapon | Dates | Tag Type | Sex |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Archery — General | Sep 1, 2026 — Sep 25, 2026 | — | either |
| 2026 | Archery — Type 1 | Sep 1, 2026 — Sep 25, 2026 | — | either |
| 2026 | Archery — Type 2 | Sep 1, 2026 — Sep 25, 2026 | — | either |
| 2026 | Archery — Type 6 | Sep 1, 2026 — Sep 25, 2026 | — | female |
| 2026 | Rifle — Type 6 | Aug 15, 2026 — Jan 31, 2027 | — | female |
| 2026 | Rifle — General | Aug 15, 2026 — Oct 31, 2026 | — | either |
| 2026 | Rifle — Type 2 | Aug 15, 2026 — Oct 31, 2026 | — | either |
| 2026 | Rifle — Type 1 | Aug 15, 2026 — Jan 31, 2027 | — | either |
Trophy Data
Herd Data
Bull : Cow
30per 100
2024 Survey
Calf : Cow
15per 100
2024 Survey
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