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WY Pronghorn Unit 56 — Iron Springs

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

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WY 56 — Iron Springs. Terrain & Access Iron Springs spans 171,809 acres of mixed-elevation pronghorn country from 6,474 to 8,136 feet. About 47% of the unit is public land, offering moderate access to huntable terrain across a blend of lower-plateau and mid-elevation habitat. The remainder is private, requiring either posting-permission work or outfitter partnerships. Terrain here transitions from sagebrush flats to rolling foothills — typical pronghorn ground that rewards glassing and stalking ability. Herd Quality Buck:doe ratios average 52:100, an above-average herd composition indicating solid recruitment and manageable harvest pressure. This ratio supports consistent opportunity for..

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Draw Odds — What It Took to Draw (2024)

Actual results from the 2024 draw, per hunt. Current-year odds at your point level with a paid plan →

Type 1

NonresidentDrew out at5points in 2024
20% drew at that level
Random pool (no points needed): 93 applied · 0.0% drew
Resident43%drew in 2024 (1 in 2)
46 applied · 20 tags · equal-chance random draw

Type 1, Special

NonresidentTook2points to draw with certainty in 2024
lowest level to draw: 1 pts (50% of applicants at that level)
Random pool (no points needed): 0 applied

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Harvest Data

Historical data (2022–2024). Current-year data with a paid plan →

YearWeaponHuntersHarvestSuccess
2024Type 12525100.0%
2023Type 1261973.1%
2022Type 1453884.4%

Season Dates

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

Trophy Data

Record-Book 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

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