WY Elk Unit 99 — Big Sandy
Season DatesDraft
| Year | Weapon | Dates | Tag Type | Sex |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Archery — Type 4 | Sep 1, 2026 — Sep 30, 2026 | — | female |
| 2026 | Archery — Type 1 | Sep 1, 2026 — Sep 30, 2026 | — | either |
| 2026 | Rifle — Type 4 | Oct 1, 2026 — Nov 20, 2026 | — | female |
| 2026 | Rifle — Type 1 | Oct 1, 2026 — Nov 20, 2026 | — | either |
Trophy Data
Herd Data
Bull : Cow
29per 100
2024 Survey
Calf : Cow
22per 100
2024 Survey
AI Scout Analysis
# WY 99 — Big Sandy: Tactical Analysis ## Terrain & Access Unit 99 spans 440,580 acres from 6,576 to 13,069 feet with 93% public land access. This high-elevation terrain supports mixed aspen, lodgepole, and alpine meadows typical of the central Wyoming ranges. Hunters should expect rugged backcountry hunting; accessibility varies seasonally with snow. ## Herd Quality Wildlife survey data over four years (2021–2024) shows a **36:100 bull:cow ratio — above average/strong**. This indicates solid...
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| Year | Weapon | Residency | Applicants | Tags issued |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 recent records available — Sign up to see current data | ||||
| 2023 | Type 1 | resident | 419 | 123 |
| 2023 | Type 4 | resident | 45 | 147 |
| 2023 | Type 1 | nonresident | 73 | 3 |
| 2023 | Type 4 | nonresident | 12 | 6 |
| 2023 | Type 1 (Special) | nonresident | 23 | 2 |
| 2023 | Type 4 (Special) | nonresident | 0 | 3 |
| 2023 | Type 4 (Special Pref Point) | nonresident | 0 | 9 |
| 2023 | Type 1 (Pref Point) | nonresident | 85 | 11 |
| 2023 | Type 4 (Pref Point) | nonresident | 31 | 19 |
| 2023 | Type 1 (Special Pref Point) | nonresident | 31 | 8 |
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| Year | Weapon | Hunters | Harvest | Success |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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| 2023 | Type 1 | 143 | 75 | 52.4% |
| 2023 | Type 4 | 131 | 52 | 39.7% |