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WY Elk Unit 98 — Boulder

Total Acres
1,236,901
Public Land
93%
Wilderness
8%
Elevation
6,267–12,429 ft

Season DatesDraft

YearWeaponDatesTag TypeSex
2026Archery — GeneralSep 1, 2026Sep 19, 2026either
2026Archery — Type 6Sep 1, 2026Sep 19, 2026female
2026Archery — Type 4Sep 1, 2026Sep 19, 2026female
2026Archery — Type 1Sep 1, 2026Sep 19, 2026either
2026Rifle — GeneralOct 1, 2026Nov 20, 2026either
2026Rifle — Type 1Sep 20, 2026Jan 31, 2027either
2026Rifle — Type 6Sep 20, 2026Jan 31, 2027female
2026Rifle — Type 8Nov 1, 2026Nov 30, 2026female
2026Rifle — Type 4Sep 20, 2026Jan 31, 2027female

Trophy Data

B&C Entries
13
Avg Score
380.8
Top Score
397.9
Recent (5yr)
0

Herd Data

Bull : Cow

31per 100

2024 Survey

Calf : Cow

21per 100

2024 Survey

AI Scout Analysis

# WY 98 - Boulder: Tactical Analysis ## Terrain & Access Unit 98 spans high-elevation terrain (6,267–12,429 ft) across 1.24 million acres with exceptional public land access (93%). The high elevation and expansive public acreage support quality elk habitat, though hunting pressure varies by season type and access corridors. ## Herd Quality Wildlife surveys show an average bull:cow ratio of 27:100—**average/well-managed composition**. The herd is neither depleted nor overprotected, indicating...

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Tag Quotas & Applicant Volume

YearWeaponResidencyApplicantsTags issued
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2023Type 1resident267294
2023Type 4resident663
2023Type 1nonresident1238
2023Type 4nonresident03
2023Type 1 (Special)nonresident225
2023Type 4 (Special)nonresident01
2023Type 4 (Pref Point)nonresident99
2023Type 4 (Special Pref Point)nonresident04
2023Type 6resident227252
2023Type 6nonresident6948
2023Type 1 (Pref Point)nonresident14825
2023Type 1 (Special Pref Point)nonresident4018

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Harvest Data

YearWeaponHuntersHarvestSuccess
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2023General47215833.5%
2023Type 130015652.0%
2023Type 4661725.8%
2023Type 61917338.2%