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WyomingPronghorn

WY Pronghorn Unit 23 — Pumpkin Buttes

Total Acres
987,865
Public Land
14%
Elevation
3,925–6,053 ft

Season DatesDraft

YearWeaponDatesTag TypeSex
2026Archery — Type 7Aug 15, 2026Sep 30, 2026female
2026Archery — Type 2Aug 15, 2026Sep 30, 2026either
2026Archery — Type 6Aug 15, 2026Sep 30, 2026female
2026Archery — Type 1Aug 15, 2026Sep 30, 2026either
2026Rifle — Type 2Oct 1, 2026Oct 31, 2026either
2026Rifle — Type 6Oct 1, 2026Oct 31, 2026female
2026Rifle — Type 7Oct 1, 2026Oct 31, 2026female
2026Rifle — Type 1Oct 1, 2026Oct 31, 2026either

Trophy Data

B&C Entries
59
Avg Score
82.5
Top Score
89.2
Recent (5yr)
3

Herd Data

Buck : Doe

63per 100

2024 Survey

Fawn : Doe

79per 100

2024 Survey

Population Est.

14,000

2024 Survey

AI Scout Analysis

# WY 23 (Pumpkin Buttes) — Pronghorn Tactical Analysis ## Terrain & Access Rolling sagebrush plains at 3,925–6,053 ft elevation with only 14% public land—this is a **heavily privatized unit** requiring significant landowner access negotiation or outfitter partnership. Limited public land makes DIY hunting challenging without pre-established relationships on private ground. ## Herd Quality The 4-year average buck:doe ratio of 54:100 is **exceptional** for pronghorn, indicating strong age...

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Tag Quotas & Applicant Volume

YearWeaponResidencyApplicantsTags issued
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2023Type 1resident235439
2023Type 2resident561,040
2023Type 1nonresident32038
2023Type 2nonresident0300
2023Type 1 (Special)nonresident023
2023Type 2 (Special)nonresident0123
2023Type 2 (Special Pref Point)nonresident24372
2023Type 6resident88160
2023Type 7resident23400
2023Type 6nonresident47096
2023Type 7nonresident327476
2023Type 1 (Pref Point)nonresident436116
2023Type 2 (Pref Point)nonresident584901
2023Type 1 (Special Pref Point)nonresident5671

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Harvest Data

YearWeaponHuntersHarvestSuccess
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2023Type 150040080.0%
2023Type 21,0831,03095.1%
2023Type 617113277.2%
2023Type 735934495.8%