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WyomingPronghorn

WY Pronghorn Unit 61 — Chain Lakes

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

Season DatesDraft

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

Trophy Data

B&C 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

AI Scout Analysis

# WY 61 – Chain Lakes: Tactical Analysis ## Terrain & Access High-elevation sagebrush and plateau country (6,300–9,200 ft) with excellent public land access (74.5%). Rolling terrain typical of Carbon/Sweetwater County pronghorn habitat. Archery season runs mid-August through mid-September; rifle follows into late October, offering both early-season and rut opportunity. ## Herd Quality The survey-derived buck:doe ratio averages 59:100 across four recent years—notably high and suggesting light...

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Tag Quotas & Applicant Volume

YearWeaponResidencyApplicantsTags issued
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2023Type 1resident37229
2023Type 1nonresident911
2023Type 1 (Special)nonresident471
2023Type 1 (Pref Point)nonresident943
2023Type 1 (Special Pref Point)nonresident503

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Harvest Data

YearWeaponHuntersHarvestSuccess
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2023Type 1463882.6%