WY Pronghorn Unit 17 — Gillette
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WY 17 – Gillette: Tactical Analysis. Terrain & Access WY 17 spans over 1.1 million acres of rolling high plains between 3,400 and 4,900 feet elevation. Public land comprises only 21% of the unit, concentrating hunting on a limited footprint of accessible state and federal ground. The landscape is open and sparsely timbered — fuel wood is scarce, so self-sufficient hunters should plan accordingly. The walk-in area on Elk Creek Road (west side) provides key access to otherwise landlocked terrain. Proximity to Gillette offers reasonable lodging and services, removing logistical friction for the hunt itself. Herd Quality..
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Type 1
Type 1, Special
Type 6
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| Year | Weapon | Hunters | Harvest | Success |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | Type 1 | 453 | 355 | 78.4% |
| 2024 | Type 6 | 20 | 12 | 60.0% |
| 2023 | Type 1 | 443 | 328 | 74.0% |
| 2023 | Type 6 | 11 | 4 | 36.4% |
| 2022 | Type 1 | 758 | 532 | 70.2% |
| 2022 | Type 6 | 61 | 36 | 59.0% |
Season Dates
| Year | Weapon | Dates | Tag Type | Sex |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Archery — Type 1 | Aug 15, 2026 — Sep 30, 2026 | — | either |
| 2026 | Archery — Type 6 | Aug 15, 2026 — Sep 30, 2026 | — | female |
| 2026 | Rifle — Type 1 | Oct 1, 2026 — Oct 20, 2026 | — | either |
| 2026 | Rifle — Type 6 | Oct 1, 2026 — Oct 20, 2026 | — | female |
Trophy Data
Herd Data
Buck : Doe
41per 100
2024 Survey
Fawn : Doe
57per 100
2024 Survey
Population Est.
6,200
2024 Survey
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