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WyomingMule Deer

WY Mule Deer Unit 51 — Beaver Creek

Total Acres
113,070
Public Land
77%
Elevation
3,722–8,021 ft

Season DatesDraft

YearWeaponDatesTag TypeSex
2026Archery — Type 3Sep 1, 2026Sep 30, 2026either
2026Archery — Type 6 7Sep 1, 2026Sep 30, 2026female
2026Archery — GeneralSep 1, 2026Sep 30, 2026either
2026Rifle — GeneralOct 15, 2026Oct 31, 2026either
2026Rifle — Type 3Oct 15, 2026Nov 30, 2026either
2026Rifle — Type 6 7Oct 15, 2026Nov 15, 2026female
2026Rifle — Type 8Sep 1, 2026Dec 31, 2026female

Trophy Data

B&C Entries
6
Avg Score
203.2
Top Score
244.1
Recent (5yr)
1

Herd Data

Buck : Doe

24per 100

2024 Survey

Fawn : Doe

74per 100

2024 Survey

AI Scout Analysis

# WY 51 – Beaver Creek: Tactical Analysis ## Terrain & Access Unit 51 spans 3,722–8,021 ft with 77% public land, offering mixed-elevation hunting from sagebrush foothills to alpine terrain. The Sunlight Basin area and drainages toward the Montana border provide elk concentration zones, though successful hunters report needing to cover significant distances on foot. Grizzly bear presence is documented—standard precautions apply. ## Herd Quality Mule deer survey data shows an **average buck:doe...

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Tag Quotas & Applicant Volume

YearWeaponResidencyApplicantsTags issued
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2023Type 6resident68120
2023Type 8resident23158
2023Type 6nonresident10382
2023Type 8nonresident20175
2023Type 1resident17320
2023Type 3resident12780
2023Type 1nonresident140
2023Type 3nonresident133
2023Type 1 (Special)nonresident110
2023Type 3 (Special)nonresident42
2023Type 6resident3080
2023Type 8resident37120
2023Type 6nonresident7769
2023Type 8nonresident16113
2023Type 1 (Pref Point)nonresident173
2023Type 3 (Pref Point)nonresident229
2023Type 1 (Special Pref Point)nonresident132
2023Type 3 (Special Pref Point)nonresident106

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Harvest Data

YearWeaponHuntersHarvestSuccess
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2023General2258336.9%
2023General1132623.0%