WY Elk Unit 98 — Boulder
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WY 98 - Boulder: Tactical Analysis. Terrain & Access WY 98 spans nearly 1.24 million acres across a dramatic elevation band from 6,267 to 12,429 feet, offering diverse hunting habitat from mid-elevation forests to alpine terrain. Nearly all land (93%) is public, providing exceptional access and flexibility for DIY hunters planning multi-elevation strategies. The unit's vast size and high public-land percentage make it attractive for self-sufficient hunters willing to cover significant ground. Terrain varies from lower-country timber to exposed high-country basins — elevation diversity means elk distribution shifts through the season as feed and weather dictate. Herd..
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Type 1
Type 1, Special
Type 4
Type 6
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Historical data (2022–2024). Current-year data with a paid plan →
| Year | Weapon | Hunters | Harvest | Success |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | Type 4 | 54 | 11 | 20.4% |
| 2024 | Type 1 | 308 | 181 | 58.8% |
| 2024 | Type 6 | 278 | 125 | 45.0% |
| 2024 | General | 480 | 129 | 26.9% |
| 2023 | General | 472 | 158 | 33.5% |
| 2023 | Type 1 | 300 | 156 | 52.0% |
| 2023 | Type 4 | 66 | 17 | 25.8% |
| 2023 | Type 6 | 191 | 73 | 38.2% |
| 2022 | Type 1 | 303 | 97 | 32.0% |
| 2022 | Type 4 | 60 | 14 | 23.3% |
| 2022 | Type 6 | 185 | 57 | 30.8% |
| 2022 | General | 454 | 116 | 25.6% |
Season Dates
| Year | Weapon | Dates | Tag Type | Sex |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Archery — Type 1 | Sep 1, 2026 — Sep 19, 2026 | — | either |
| 2026 | Archery — Type 1 | Sep 1, 2026 — Sep 30, 2026 | — | either |
| 2026 | Archery — Type 6 | Sep 1, 2026 — Sep 19, 2026 | — | female |
| 2026 | Archery — Type 6 | Sep 1, 2026 — Sep 30, 2026 | — | female |
| 2026 | Archery — Type 4 | Sep 1, 2026 — Sep 19, 2026 | — | female |
| 2026 | Archery — Type 7 | Sep 1, 2026 — Sep 30, 2026 | — | female |
| 2026 | Archery — General | Sep 1, 2026 — Sep 19, 2026 | — | either |
| 2026 | Rifle — Type 6 | Sep 1, 2026 — Dec 15, 2026 | — | female |
| 2026 | Rifle — Type 7 | Oct 25, 2026 — Jan 31, 2027 | — | female |
| 2026 | Rifle — General | Oct 1, 2026 — Nov 20, 2026 | — | either |
| 2026 | Rifle — Type 1 | Sep 20, 2026 — Jan 31, 2027 | — | either |
| 2026 | Rifle — Type 4 | Sep 20, 2026 — Jan 31, 2027 | — | female |
| 2026 | Rifle — Type 6 | Sep 20, 2026 — Jan 31, 2027 | — | female |
| 2026 | Rifle — Type 8 | Nov 1, 2026 — Nov 30, 2026 | — | female |
| 2026 | Rifle — Type 1 | Oct 1, 2026 — Jan 31, 2027 | — | either |
Trophy Data
Herd Data
Bull : Cow
31per 100
2024 Survey
Calf : Cow
21per 100
2024 Survey
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