WY Pronghorn Unit 43 — Cooper Lake
Season DatesDraft
| Year | Weapon | Dates | Tag Type | Sex |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Archery — Type 6 | Aug 15, 2026 — Sep 14, 2026 | — | female |
| 2026 | Archery — Type 1 | Aug 15, 2026 — Sep 14, 2026 | — | either |
| 2026 | Rifle — Type 6 | Sep 15, 2026 — Oct 31, 2026 | — | female |
| 2026 | Rifle — Type 1 | Sep 15, 2026 — Oct 31, 2026 | — | either |
Trophy Data
Herd Data
Buck : Doe
76per 100
2024 Survey
Fawn : Doe
91per 100
2024 Survey
Population Est.
4,500
2024 Survey
AI Scout Analysis
# WY 43 — Cooper Lake: Pronghorn **Terrain & Conditions** Elevation spans 6,837–7,926 ft in a high-country setting with only 20% public land. This is a challenging terrain hunt with limited access — hunters will need to plan carefully around private boundaries and be prepared for rugged, open country typical of alpine pronghorn habitat. **Herd Quality** Wildlife surveys show an above-average buck:doe ratio (45:100), indicating a reasonably balanced population supporting good hunting...
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| Year | Weapon | Residency | Applicants | Tags issued |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 recent records available — Sign up to see current data | ||||
| 2023 | Type 1 | resident | 123 | 198 |
| 2023 | Type 1 | nonresident | 177 | 9 |
| 2023 | Type 1 (Special) | nonresident | 42 | 6 |
| 2023 | Type 1 (Pref Point) | nonresident | 206 | 28 |
| 2023 | Type 1 (Special Pref Point) | nonresident | 62 | 20 |
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| Year | Weapon | Hunters | Harvest | Success |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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| 2023 | Type 1 | 242 | 188 | 77.7% |