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WyomingPronghorn

WY Pronghorn Unit 79 — Big Horn

Total Acres
800,098
Public Land
85%
Elevation
3,626–9,620 ft

Season DatesDraft

YearWeaponDatesTag TypeSex
2026Archery — Type 9Aug 15, 2026Sep 30, 2026either
2026Rifle — Type 6 7Sep 1, 2026Nov 30, 2026female
2026Rifle — Type 1Oct 1, 2026Oct 15, 2026either
2026Rifle — Type 0Oct 1, 2026Oct 31, 2026either

Trophy Data

B&C Entries
10
Avg Score
84.2
Top Score
90.5
Recent (5yr)
2

Herd Data

Buck : Doe

50per 100

2024 Survey

Fawn : Doe

61per 100

2024 Survey

Population Est.

5,749

2024 Survey

AI Scout Analysis

# WY 79 — Big Horn: Tactical Analysis ## Terrain & Access High-elevation unit spanning 3,600–9,600 ft with 85% public land, offering excellent access across mixed terrain. Archery and rifle seasons span August through November, providing multiple seasonal opportunities. ## Herd Quality Wildlife surveys show an **above-average buck:doe ratio of 40:100**, indicating healthy population structure and good antelope numbers supporting consistent harvest success. This ratio supports the strong field...

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Tag Quotas & Applicant Volume

YearWeaponResidencyApplicantsTags issued
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2023Type 1resident12512
2023Type 9resident15538
2023Type 1nonresident360
2023Type 9nonresident181
2023Type 1 (Special)nonresident40
2023Type 9 (Special)nonresident231
2023Type 6resident7757
2023Type 6nonresident8415
2023Type 1 (Pref Point)nonresident382
2023Type 9 (Pref Point)nonresident235
2023Type 1 (Special Pref Point)nonresident82
2023Type 9 (Special Pref Point)nonresident273

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Harvest Data

YearWeaponHuntersHarvestSuccess
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2023Type 1272488.9%
2023Type 9502040.0%
2023Type 6442659.1%