WY Elk Unit 84 — Lower Hoback
Season DatesDraft
| Year | Weapon | Dates | Tag Type | Sex |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Archery — Type 6 | Sep 1, 2026 — Sep 25, 2026 | — | female |
| 2026 | Archery — General | Sep 1, 2026 — Sep 25, 2026 | — | either |
| 2026 | Rifle — Type 7 | Aug 15, 2026 — Jan 31, 2027 | — | female |
| 2026 | Rifle — Type 6 | Sep 26, 2026 — Dec 31, 2026 | — | female |
| 2026 | Rifle — Type 1 | Nov 1, 2026 — Jan 31, 2027 | — | either |
| 2026 | Rifle — General | Sep 26, 2026 — Nov 15, 2026 | — | either |
Trophy Data
Herd Data
Bull : Cow
18per 100
2024 Survey
Calf : Cow
27per 100
2024 Survey
AI Scout Analysis
# WY 84 — Lower Hoback: Tactical Analysis ## Terrain & Access Unit 84 spans 5,773–11,368 ft elevation across 253,309 acres with 94% public land—excellent for DIY hunters. However, 31% wilderness means nonresidents MUST hire a licensed Wyoming outfitter/guide to legally hunt those areas. Unguided nonresidents can access non-wilderness public land, but guide costs ($3,000–$5,000+) will significantly impact trip economics for nonresidents planning a full-unit hunt. ## Herd Quality Wildlife surveys...
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| Year | Weapon | Residency | Applicants | Tags issued |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18 recent records available — Sign up to see current data | ||||
| 2023 | Type 1 | resident | 38 | 29 |
| 2023 | Type 1 | nonresident | 34 | 0 |
| 2023 | Type 1 (Special) | nonresident | 5 | 0 |
| 2023 | Type 6 | resident | 262 | 252 |
| 2023 | Type 7 | resident | 51 | 244 |
| 2023 | Type 6 | nonresident | 86 | 48 |
| 2023 | Type 7 | nonresident | 2 | 40 |
| 2023 | Type 1 (Pref Point) | nonresident | 37 | 3 |
| 2023 | Type 1 (Special Pref Point) | nonresident | 10 | 3 |
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| Year | Weapon | Hunters | Harvest | Success |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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| 2023 | Type 1 | 21 | 14 | 66.7% |
| 2023 | Type 6 | 232 | 77 | 33.2% |
| 2023 | Type 7 | 109 | 73 | 67.0% |
| 2023 | General | 813 | 337 | 41.5% |