WY Elk Unit 8 — Boulder Ridge
Season DatesDraft
| Year | Weapon | Dates | Tag Type | Sex |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Archery — Type 1 | Sep 1, 2026 — Sep 30, 2026 | — | either |
| 2026 | Rifle — Type 8 | Aug 15, 2026 — Jan 31, 2027 | — | female |
| 2026 | Rifle — Type 1 | Oct 1, 2026 — Jan 31, 2027 | — | either |
Trophy Data
Herd Data
Bull : Cow
31per 100
2024 Survey
Calf : Cow
40per 100
2024 Survey
Population Est.
9,100
2024 Survey
AI Scout Analysis
# WY 8 - Boulder Ridge: Tactical Analysis ## Terrain & Access Boulder Ridge spans 7,140–9,650 ft elevation across 241,000 acres with only 20% public land — a significant access constraint. High elevation supports quality elk habitat but requires scouting private land partnerships or accepting limited public-area options. The controlled-draw format prioritizes resident access (83% draw rate vs. 28% for nonresident preference-point applicants). ## Herd Quality Wildlife survey data shows an...
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| Year | Weapon | Residency | Applicants | Tags issued |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14 recent records available — Sign up to see current data | ||||
| 2023 | Type 1 | resident | 137 | 115 |
| 2023 | Type 1 | nonresident | 21 | 3 |
| 2023 | Type 1 (Special) | nonresident | 0 | 2 |
| 2023 | Type 6 | resident | 146 | 166 |
| 2023 | Type 7 | resident | 18 | 197 |
| 2023 | Type 6 | nonresident | 40 | 31 |
| 2023 | Type 7 | nonresident | 2 | 31 |
| 2023 | Type 1 (Pref Point) | nonresident | 30 | 9 |
| 2023 | Type 1 (Special Pref Point) | nonresident | 6 | 6 |
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| Year | Weapon | Hunters | Harvest | Success |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 recent records available — Sign up to see current harvest data | ||||
| 2023 | Type 1 | 129 | 65 | 50.4% |
| 2023 | Type 6 | 148 | 61 | 41.2% |
| 2023 | Type 7 | 97 | 54 | 55.7% |