WY Moose Unit 42 — West Bighorn
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 — Oct 31, 2026 | — | female |
| 2026 | Rifle — Type 1 | Oct 1, 2026 — Oct 31, 2026 | — | either |
Trophy Data
AI Scout Analysis
# WY 42 — West Bighorn: Tactical Analysis ## Terrain & Access High-elevation unit spanning 3,626–13,122 ft with strong public land access (87%). Diverse terrain from sagebrush and aspen in lower elevations to alpine tundra and rocky ridges at higher elevations. Rugged country requires solid physical conditioning and route-finding ability. ## Herd Quality Wildlife survey data shows a **69:100 bull:cow ratio**, indicating an **above-average/strong moose population** with good breeding structure...
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| Year | Weapon | Residency | Applicants | Tags issued |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12 recent records available — Sign up to see current data | ||||
| 2023 | Type 1 | nonresident | 52 | 0 |
| 2023 | Type 1 | resident | 691 | 1 |
| 2023 | Type 4 | resident | 45 | 1 |
| 2023 | Type 1 (Pref Point) | nonresident | 47 | 1 |
| 2023 | Type 1 (Pref Point) | resident | 691 | 5 |
| 2023 | Type 4 (Pref Point) | resident | 49 | 5 |
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| Year | Weapon | Hunters | Harvest | Success |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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| 2023 | All Types | 12 | 11 | 91.7% |