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WyomingPronghorn

WY Pronghorn Unit 56 — Iron Springs

Total Acres
171,809
Public Land
47%
Elevation
6,474–8,136 ft

Season DatesDraft

YearWeaponDatesTag TypeSex
2026Archery — Type 1Aug 15, 2026Sep 19, 2026either
2026Rifle — Type 1Sep 20, 2026Oct 31, 2026either

Trophy Data

B&C Entries
410
Avg Score
83.3
Top Score
91.5
Recent (5yr)
8

Herd Data

Buck : Doe

51per 100

2024 Survey

Fawn : Doe

77per 100

2024 Survey

Population Est.

4,855

2024 Survey

AI Scout Analysis

# WY 56 – Iron Springs: Tactical Analysis ## Terrain & Access Unit 56 spans 6,474–8,136 ft elevation across sagebrush and grassland habitat typical of south-central Wyoming. Public land comprises 47% of the unit, offering moderate access for DIY hunters; the remainder is private and requires permission or outfitter partnerships. ## Herd Quality Wildlife survey data shows an exceptional buck:doe ratio averaging 52:100 over four years (2021–2024)—well above the 35:100 benchmark for...

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Tag Quotas & Applicant Volume

YearWeaponResidencyApplicantsTags issued
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2023Type 1resident3520
2023Type 1nonresident20
2023Type 1 (Special)nonresident150
2023Type 1 (Pref Point)nonresident83
2023Type 1 (Special Pref Point)nonresident172

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Harvest Data

YearWeaponHuntersHarvestSuccess
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2023Type 1261973.1%