WY Elk Unit 87 — Raspberry Ridge
Season DatesDraft
| Year | Weapon | Dates | Tag Type | Sex |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Archery — Type 7 | Sep 1, 2026 — Sep 30, 2026 | — | female |
| 2026 | Archery — General | Sep 1, 2026 — Sep 30, 2026 | — | either |
| 2026 | Rifle — Type 7 | Oct 15, 2026 — Nov 20, 2026 | — | female |
| 2026 | Rifle — Type 6 | Dec 1, 2026 — Jan 31, 2027 | — | female |
| 2026 | Rifle — Type 1 | Dec 1, 2026 — Jan 31, 2027 | — | male |
| 2026 | Rifle — General | Oct 15, 2026 — Nov 20, 2026 | — | either |
Trophy Data
Herd Data
Bull : Cow
30per 100
2024 Survey
Calf : Cow
29per 100
2024 Survey
AI Scout Analysis
# WY 87 — Raspberry Ridge: Tactical Analysis ## Terrain & Access High-elevation alpine and subalpine terrain (6,495–11,569 ft) on 100% public land. The 12% wilderness component requires nonresidents to hire a licensed Wyoming outfitter—a significant cost and logistics consideration for DIY hunters. However, most huntable land is accessible without guide support. ## Herd Quality The wildlife survey shows an **average bull:cow ratio of 33:100**—solidly **above average/strong**, indicating good...
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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 | 8 |
| 2023 | Type 1 | nonresident | 3 | 0 |
| 2023 | Type 1 (Special) | nonresident | 0 | 0 |
| 2023 | Type 1 (Special Pref Point) | nonresident | 0 | 1 |
| 2023 | Type 6 | resident | 33 | 41 |
| 2023 | Type 7 | resident | 35 | 127 |
| 2023 | Type 6 | nonresident | 8 | 8 |
| 2023 | Type 7 | nonresident | 22 | 24 |
| 2023 | Type 1 (Pref Point) | nonresident | 5 | 2 |
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| Year | Weapon | Hunters | Harvest | Success |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8 recent records available — Sign up to see current harvest data | ||||
| 2023 | Type 1 | 9 | 3 | 33.3% |
| 2023 | Type 6 | 29 | 15 | 51.7% |
| 2023 | Type 7 | 118 | 27 | 22.9% |
| 2023 | General | 311 | 71 | 22.8% |