WY Pronghorn Unit 50 — Elk Mountain

# WY 50 – Elk Mountain: Tactical Analysis ## Terrain & Access Unit 50 spans 759,000+ acres across high-elevation terrain (6,500–12,000 ft), offering diverse habitat from sagebrush flats to alpine ridges. With 64% public land, access is reasonable, though the upper elevations provide classic high-country hunting conditions with variable weather. ## Draw Difficulty – RESIDENTS vs NONRESIDENTS (Different Systems) **Residents (easiest to hardest):** - **Type 1 (rifle, either-sex, Sep 16–Oct 31):** 46% draw rate — most accessible resident option - **Type 6 (rifle, female, Sep 16–Oct 31):** 26% draw rate — moderate difficulty - **Type 0 (rifle, either-sex, Sep 1–15):**...