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WyomingPronghorn

WY Pronghorn Unit 17 — Gillette

Total Acres
1,135,828
Public Land
21%
Elevation
3,402–4,931 ft

Season DatesDraft

YearWeaponDatesTag TypeSex
2026Archery — Type 6Aug 15, 2026Sep 30, 2026female
2026Archery — Type 1Aug 15, 2026Sep 30, 2026either
2026Rifle — Type 6Oct 1, 2026Oct 20, 2026female
2026Rifle — Type 1Oct 1, 2026Oct 20, 2026either

Trophy Data

B&C Entries
41
Avg Score
82.5
Top Score
85.5
Recent (5yr)
3

Herd Data

Buck : Doe

41per 100

2024 Survey

Fawn : Doe

57per 100

2024 Survey

Population Est.

6,200

2024 Survey

AI Scout Analysis

# WY 17 – Gillette: Tactical Analysis **Terrain & Access** Rolling high plains at 3,400–4,900 ft elevation with only 21% public land. This is a primarily private-land unit with scattered public sections—success depends heavily on access agreements or walk-in areas like the Elk Creek Road property mentioned in local reports. Expect open sagebrush and grassland with minimal tree cover; plan accordingly for weather exposure. **Herd Quality** Wildlife surveys show a healthy buck:doe ratio of 37:100...

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Tag Quotas & Applicant Volume

YearWeaponResidencyApplicantsTags issued
14 recent records available — Sign up to see current data
2023Type 1resident224400
2023Type 1nonresident35729
2023Type 1 (Special)nonresident13319
2023Type 6resident7520
2023Type 6nonresident935
2023Type 1 (Pref Point)nonresident44588
2023Type 1 (Special Pref Point)nonresident19259

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Harvest Data

YearWeaponHuntersHarvestSuccess
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2023Type 144332874.0%
2023Type 611436.4%