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WyomingPronghorn

WY Pronghorn Unit 61 — Chain Lakes

Total Acres
803,493
Public Land
75%
Elevation
6,327–9,222 ft

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WY 61 – Chain Lakes: Tactical Analysis. Terrain & Access WY 61 spans over 800,000 acres across high-elevation sagebrush country (6,300–9,200 ft), with nearly three-quarters public land. This mix of Bureau of Land Management and National Forest ground offers solid road access and hiking opportunities across open terrain typical of south-central Wyoming pronghorn habitat. The elevation range supports both lower-country and high-country habitat zones, providing diverse terrain for glassing and stalk hunting. Herd Quality Recent wildlife surveys show a buck:doe ratio averaging 59:100—a herd composition that reflects moderate harvest pressure. This ratio falls into the above-average bracket,..

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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 at17points in 2024
100% drew at that level
Random pool (no points needed): 127 applied · 0.8% drew (1 in 127)
Resident7.7%drew in 2024 (1 in 13)
418 applied · 32 tags · equal-chance random draw

Type 1, Special

NonresidentTook16points to draw with certainty in 2024
lowest level to draw: 13 pts (33% of applicants at that level)
Random pool (no points needed): 46 applied · 0.0% drew

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Harvest Data

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

YearWeaponHuntersHarvestSuccess
2024Type 1504080.0%
2023Type 1463882.6%
2022Type 115512580.6%

Season Dates

YearWeaponDatesTag TypeSex
2026Archery — Type 1Aug 15, 2026Sep 12, 2026either
2026Rifle — Type 1Sep 13, 2026Oct 31, 2026either

Trophy Data

Record-Book Entries
651
Avg Score
83.3
Top Score
91.5
Recent (5yr)
15

Herd Data

Buck : Doe

54per 100

2024 Survey

Fawn : Doe

75per 100

2024 Survey

Population Est.

7,231

2024 Survey

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