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WY Elk Unit 82 — Crystal Peak

Total Acres
149,928
Public Land
100%
Wilderness
89%
Elevation
6,720–11,698 ft

Season DatesDraft

YearWeaponDatesTag TypeSex
2026Archery — Type 4Sep 1, 2026Sep 9, 2026female
2026Archery — GeneralSep 1, 2026Sep 25, 2026either
2026Rifle — Type 4Sep 10, 2026Jan 31, 2027female
2026Rifle — GeneralSep 26, 2026Oct 25, 2026either

Trophy Data

B&C Entries
30
Avg Score
376.8
Top Score
401.8
Recent (5yr)
0

Herd Data

Bull : Cow

30per 100

2024 Survey

Calf : Cow

15per 100

2024 Survey

AI Scout Analysis

# WY 82 – Crystal Peak: Tactical Analysis ## Terrain & Access High-elevation alpine unit (6,720–11,698 ft) on 100% public land. **Critical constraint: 89% wilderness requires all nonresidents to hire a licensed Wyoming outfitter/guide.** This is not a viable DIY nonresident hunt — guide costs will significantly exceed tag fees ($288–$1,950 depending on season). Residents can hunt unguided. ## Herd Quality Wildlife surveys show an **above-average/strong bull:cow ratio of 46:100** (2021–2024...

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Tag Quotas & Applicant Volume

YearWeaponResidencyApplicantsTags issued
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2023Type 4resident6038
2023Type 4nonresident91
2023Type 4 (Special)nonresident00
2023Type 4 (Special Pref Point)nonresident23
2023Type 4 (Pref Point)nonresident123

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Harvest Data

YearWeaponHuntersHarvestSuccess
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2023Type 4322578.1%
2023General1386043.5%