WY Elk Unit 96 — New Fork
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WY 96 – New Fork: Tactical Analysis. Terrain & Access WY 96 spans 7,173–12,040 feet across 160,464 acres of mixed public and private land in the New Fork drainage. With 69% public access, huntable terrain is widely available, though 39% of the unit lies within designated wilderness. For nonresident hunters, this wilderness coverage is significant: Wyoming law requires all nonresidents hunting in wilderness areas to hire a licensed outfitter or guide. This is not optional. Expect roughly two-fifths of the unit's most remote high country to be functionally guide-only for unguided DIY applicants. The remaining lower and mid-elevation..
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Type 1
Type 1, Special
Type 2
Type 2, Special
Type 4
Type 6
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| Year | Weapon | Hunters | Harvest | Success |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | Type 1 | 254 | 78 | 30.7% |
| 2024 | Type 4 | 116 | 36 | 31.0% |
| 2024 | Type 6 | 120 | 40 | 33.3% |
| 2024 | General | 257 | 61 | 23.7% |
| 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% |
| 2022 | Type 2 | 20 | 13 | 65.0% |
| 2022 | Type 7 | 9 | 1 | 11.1% |
| 2022 | Type 1 | 224 | 103 | 46.0% |
| 2022 | Type 4 | 118 | 49 | 41.5% |
| 2022 | Type 6 | 116 | 28 | 24.1% |
| 2022 | General | 264 | 46 | 17.4% |
Season Dates
| Year | Weapon | Dates | Tag Type | Sex |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Archery — General | Sep 1, 2026 — Sep 30, 2026 | — | either |
| 2026 | Archery — Type 1 | Sep 1, 2026 — Sep 30, 2026 | — | either |
| 2026 | Archery — Type 4 | Sep 1, 2026 — Sep 30, 2026 | — | female |
| 2026 | Archery — Type 6 | Sep 1, 2026 — Sep 30, 2026 | — | female |
| 2026 | Rifle — Type 6 | Oct 1, 2026 — Nov 30, 2026 | — | female |
| 2026 | Rifle — Type 4 | Oct 1, 2026 — Nov 30, 2026 | — | female |
| 2026 | Rifle — General | Oct 15, 2026 — Nov 20, 2026 | — | either |
| 2026 | Rifle — Type 8 | Dec 1, 2026 — Jan 31, 2027 | — | female |
| 2026 | Rifle — Type 1 | Oct 1, 2026 — Nov 30, 2026 | — | either |
Trophy Data
Herd Data
Bull : Cow
30per 100
2024 Survey
Calf : Cow
29per 100
2024 Survey
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