Resident tag |
$62 |
Nonresident regular tag |
$707 |
Nonresident special tag |
$1965 |
Junior resident tag |
$30 |
Junior nonresident tag |
$290 |
Resident tag | $62 |
Nonresident regular tag | $707 |
Nonresident special tag | $1965 |
Junior resident tag | $30 |
Junior nonresident tag | $290 |
Wyoming’s elk populations are strong with almost every area outside of occupied grizzly/wolf habitat either meeting or exceeding population objectives. In many areas of the state, populations are far exceeding objectives.
General season elk hunting has perhaps never been better in Wyoming. With 50+ general hunt areas—and most offering healthy populations of elk with decent trophy potential—it’s a great time to hunt on a general season license.
Trophy potential is good in Wyoming, but it’s not great. It is not Arizona or Utah in terms of quality. Certainly, a handful of 370” plus bulls will be taken every year; however, for the most part, top end bulls will be in the 300” to 330” range. In terms of trophy quality, bigger bulls are almost always associated with three types of units: roadless remote wilderness terrain, areas that are mostly private land and units that are managed for quality by offering fewer numbers of licenses. All of these can be somewhat of a roadblock for the DIY nonresident hunter. DWAs cannot be hunted without a guide, private land is, well, private and the good limited quota licenses are very tough to draw. If there are hidden gems—and there are—they exist in less pressured areas that are remote (but not wilderness, or on the edges of private land. Guided hunts are also a great way to harvest a bigger bull.
** Areas listed below may not have a current hunt for this species. Areas in this table are included if any part of the area is found within the county.
** Areas listed below may not have a current hunt for this species. Areas in this table are included if any part of the area is found within the county.
Applications are submitted online
Branch-antlered bulls can be found across the state
Some areas can be drawn with a few points
Several areas have dedicated archery seasons (Type 9 tags)
In a lot of areas, an archery stamp can be purchased after drawing a rifle tag to provide a chance to bowhunt before rifle hunting
Statewide general elk tag is valid in a lot of areas and seasons across the state
Archery stamp can also be used with a general tag in some areas
Special drawing for nonresidents represents 40% of the nonresident quota
Nonresident drawing odds are typically better through the special draw
75% of nonresident tags are reserved for applicants with the most preference points
25% of nonresident tags are drawn random
Nonresidents can not hunt in designated wilderness areas without being accompanied by a resident or Wyoming guide
County |
Entries |
Areas within county |
Park |
45 |
Teton |
21 |
60 / 67 / 68 / 70 / 71 / 72 / 73 / 75 / 77 / 78 / 80 / 81 / 82 / 83 / 84 / 85 / 93 / 95 |
Fremont |
10 |
24 / 25 / 27 / 28 / 47 / 48 / 67 / 68 / 69 / 70 / 81 / 83 / 95 / 99 / 100 / 127 / 128 |
Johnson |
8 |
Big Horn Mts |
7 |