WY Pronghorn Unit 17 — Gillette
Season DatesDraft
| Year | Weapon | Dates | Tag Type | Sex |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Archery — Type 6 | Aug 15, 2026 — Sep 30, 2026 | — | female |
| 2026 | Archery — Type 1 | Aug 15, 2026 — Sep 30, 2026 | — | either |
| 2026 | Rifle — Type 6 | Oct 1, 2026 — Oct 20, 2026 | — | female |
| 2026 | Rifle — Type 1 | Oct 1, 2026 — Oct 20, 2026 | — | either |
Trophy Data
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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| Year | Weapon | Residency | Applicants | Tags issued |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14 recent records available — Sign up to see current data | ||||
| 2023 | Type 1 | resident | 224 | 400 |
| 2023 | Type 1 | nonresident | 357 | 29 |
| 2023 | Type 1 (Special) | nonresident | 133 | 19 |
| 2023 | Type 6 | resident | 75 | 20 |
| 2023 | Type 6 | nonresident | 93 | 5 |
| 2023 | Type 1 (Pref Point) | nonresident | 445 | 88 |
| 2023 | Type 1 (Special Pref Point) | nonresident | 192 | 59 |
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| Year | Weapon | Hunters | Harvest | Success |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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| 2023 | Type 1 | 443 | 328 | 74.0% |
| 2023 | Type 6 | 11 | 4 | 36.4% |