Wyoming Moose Hunting Units & Draw Odds
32 units · 80.5% avg hunter success
Wyoming's moose draw operates on a preference point system, giving nonresidents a fighting chance at quality hunting across 32 units. Nonresident hunters receive 16% of available tags, and the 2026 draw opens January 2, closing April 30, with results May 21. The nonresident tag fee runs $2752 once drawn, plus a $15 application fee upfront. Below you'll find unit-specific harvest data from recent years—including five units that posted 100% success rates—so you can target your applications where the odds stack in your favor. Plan your points strategy and application timing accordingly.
How the Wyoming Draw Works
Draw system
Preference points — the highest point holders draw first.
Nonresident allocation: 16% of tags
2026 application window
Jan 2 – Apr 30(nonresident)
Results: May 21
2026 fees (nonresident, regular)
$15 app · $0 license · $2752 tag · $150 point
Most Attainable Moose Draws for Nonresidents (2022 Results)
The lowest point level that actually drew each hunt — drawn from real results. No point level draws these hunts with certainty; treat these as history, not a promise.
17 pts last drew · Type 4
20 pts last drew · Type 1
21 pts last drew · Type 1
22 pts last drew · Type 1
22 pts last drew · Type 1
22 pts last drew · Type 1
22 pts last drew · Type 1
23 pts last drew · Type 1
23 pts last drew · Type 1
23 pts last drew · Type 1
23 pts last drew · Type 1
23 pts last drew · Type 1
| Unit | Last drew at | Success | Public land |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unit 40 | 17 ptsType 4 | 100% | 54% |
| Unit 35 | 20 ptsType 1 | 100% | 71% |
| Unit 33 | 21 ptsType 1 | 100% | 68% |
| Unit 17 | 22 pts('23)Type 1 | 100% | 100% |
| Unit 9 | 22 ptsType 1 | 100% | 75% |
| Unit 10 | 22 pts('24)Type 1 | 88.9% | 96% |
| Unit 22 | 22 pts('24)Type 1 | 85.7% | 100% |
| Unit 23 | 23 pts('24)Type 1 | 100% | 81% |
| Unit 3 | 23 pts('24)Type 1 | 100% | 77% |
| Unit 36 | 23 pts('24)Type 1 | 100% | 58% |
| Unit 41 | 23 pts('24)Type 1 | 100% | 65% |
| Unit 24 | 23 pts('24)Type 1 | 80% | 100% |
All Wyoming Moose Units
Wyoming Moose Draw FAQ
When do I apply for Wyoming moose as a nonresident, and what does it cost?
Applications open January 2 and close April 30 for the 2026 draw. The application fee is $15. If you draw a tag, the tag fee is $2752. That $15 goes in regardless of outcome, so budget both costs when planning your hunt.
How does Wyoming's moose draw work?
Wyoming uses a preference point system for moose. Nonresidents compete for 16% of the available tags across 32 units statewide. The preference point model rewards applicants who don't draw, increasing their odds over time.
What are my odds as a nonresident in Wyoming moose?
Nonresidents draw 16% of moose tags. Your exact odds depend on how many preference points you hold and how many other applicants are competing in your chosen unit that year. Points accumulate each time you apply without drawing, improving your future chances.
Which Wyoming moose units have the best recent success rates?
Five units posted 100% harvest success in recent draws: Units 40, 35, 33, and 9 in 2022, and Unit 17 in 2023. These solid records suggest good moose populations and hunter success, though draw odds vary by unit and year.
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