WY Elk Unit 96 — New Fork
Season DatesDraft
| Year | Weapon | Dates | Tag Type | Sex |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Archery — General | Sep 1, 2026 — Sep 30, 2026 | — | either |
| 2026 | Archery — Type 6 | Sep 1, 2026 — Sep 30, 2026 | — | female |
| 2026 | Archery — Type 4 | Sep 1, 2026 — Sep 30, 2026 | — | female |
| 2026 | Archery — Type 1 | Sep 1, 2026 — Sep 30, 2026 | — | either |
| 2026 | Rifle — General | Oct 15, 2026 — Nov 20, 2026 | — | either |
| 2026 | Rifle — Type 1 | Oct 1, 2026 — Nov 30, 2026 | — | either |
| 2026 | Rifle — Type 6 | Oct 1, 2026 — Nov 30, 2026 | — | female |
| 2026 | Rifle — Type 8 | Dec 1, 2026 — Jan 31, 2027 | — | female |
| 2026 | Rifle — Type 4 | Oct 1, 2026 — Nov 30, 2026 | — | female |
Trophy Data
Herd Data
Bull : Cow
30per 100
2024 Survey
Calf : Cow
29per 100
2024 Survey
AI Scout Analysis
# WY 96 – New Fork: Tactical Analysis **Terrain & Access** Unit 96 spans 7,173–12,040 ft across 160,464 acres with 69% public land. The 39% wilderness coverage is substantial—nonresidents are required by Wyoming law to hire a licensed outfitter/guide for any hunting in designated wilderness. This constraint significantly limits DIY unguided hunts and should factor heavily into planning. **Herd Quality** The four-year wildlife survey (2021–2024) shows an average bull:cow ratio of 33:100—an...
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| Year | Weapon | Residency | Applicants | Tags issued |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26 recent records available — Sign up to see current data | ||||
| 2023 | Type 1 | resident | 103 | 231 |
| 2023 | Type 2 | resident | 22 | 8 |
| 2023 | Type 4 | resident | 5 | 144 |
| 2023 | Type 1 | nonresident | 27 | 6 |
| 2023 | Type 2 | nonresident | 5 | 0 |
| 2023 | Type 4 | nonresident | 0 | 6 |
| 2023 | Type 1 (Special) | nonresident | 6 | 4 |
| 2023 | Type 2 (Special) | nonresident | 0 | 0 |
| 2023 | Type 4 (Special) | nonresident | 0 | 2 |
| 2023 | Type 4 (Pref Point) | nonresident | 0 | 18 |
| 2023 | Type 2 (Special Pref Point) | nonresident | 1 | 1 |
| 2023 | Type 4 (Special Pref Point) | nonresident | 0 | 8 |
| 2023 | Type 6 | resident | 155 | 126 |
| 2023 | Type 6 | nonresident | 39 | 24 |
| 2023 | Type 1 (Pref Point) | nonresident | 47 | 20 |
| 2023 | Type 2 (Pref Point) | nonresident | 9 | 1 |
| 2023 | Type 1 (Special Pref Point) | nonresident | 20 | 14 |
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| Year | Weapon | Hunters | Harvest | Success |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9 recent records available — Sign up to see current harvest data | ||||
| 2023 | Type 2 | 10 | 3 | 30.0% |
| 2023 | Type 4 | 75 | 5 | 6.7% |
| 2023 | Type 1 | 213 | 62 | 29.1% |
| 2023 | Type 6 | 113 | 13 | 11.5% |
| 2023 | General | 138 | 24 | 17.4% |