Elk hunting season data across 786 GMUs in Wyoming. Includes harvest success and public land percentages.
| GMU | Type | Dates | Harvest | Pressure | Public |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hunt Area 1 | General | Oct 1 — Jan 31 | — | — | — |
| Unit 1 | Type 1 Rifle | Oct 15 — Nov 30 | 57% | 0.93/mi² | 85% |
| Unit 1 | Type 4 Rifle | Oct 15 — Nov 30 | 57% | 0.78/mi² | 85% |
| Hunt Area 10 | General | Oct 1 — Jan 31 | — | — | — |
| Unit 10 | General Elk | Oct 15 — Oct 31 | 25% | 0.05/mi² | 39% |
| Unit 10 | General Elk | Oct 15 — Oct 31 | 25% | 0.02/mi² | 39% |
| Unit 10 | General Elk | Nov 1 — Nov 7 | 25% | 0.05/mi² | 39% |
| Unit 10 | General Elk | Nov 1 — Nov 7 | 25% | 0.02/mi² | 39% |
| Unit 100 | Type 2 Rifle | Sep 1 — Oct 19 | 71% | 0.03/mi² | 73% |
| Hunt Area 100 | General | Oct 1 — Jan 31 | — | — | — |
| Unit 100 | Type 1 Rifle | Oct 6 — Oct 31 | 71% | 0.04/mi² | 73% |
| Unit 100 | Type 4 Rifle | Oct 13 — Nov 9 | 71% | 0.03/mi² | 73% |
| Unit 100 | Type 2 Rifle | Oct 20 — Nov 9 | 71% | 0.03/mi² | 73% |
| Unit 100 | Type 5 Rifle | Nov 10 — Dec 31 | 71% | 0.04/mi² | 73% |
| Hunt Area 102 | General | Oct 1 — Jan 31 | — | — | — |
| Unit 102 | General Elk | Oct 15 — Oct 24 | 32% | 0.05/mi² | 68% |
| Unit 102 | General Elk | Oct 15 — Oct 24 | 32% | 0.02/mi² | 68% |
| Unit 102 | General Elk | Oct 25 — Nov 30 | 32% | 0.05/mi² | 68% |
| Unit 102 | General Elk | Oct 25 — Nov 30 | 32% | 0.02/mi² | 68% |
| Hunt Area 103 | General | Oct 1 — Jan 31 | — | — | — |
| Unit 103 | General Elk | Oct 15 — Oct 24 | 36% | 0.05/mi² | 76% |
| Unit 103 | General Elk | Oct 15 — Oct 24 | 36% | 0.02/mi² | 76% |
| Unit 103 | General Elk | Oct 25 — Nov 30 | 36% | 0.05/mi² | 76% |
| Unit 103 | General Elk | Oct 25 — Nov 30 | 36% | 0.02/mi² | 76% |
| Hunt Area 104 | General | Oct 1 — Jan 31 | — | — | — |
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| GMU | Type | Dates | Harvest | Pressure | Public |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unit 1 | Type 1 Archery | Sep 1 — Sep 30 | 57% | 0.93/mi² | 85% |
| Unit 1 | Type 4 Archery | Sep 1 — Sep 30 | 57% | 0.78/mi² | 85% |
| Hunt Area 1 | Archery | Sep 1 — Sep 30 | — | — | — |
| Unit 10 | General Elk | Sep 1 — Sep 30 | 25% | 0.05/mi² | 39% |
| Unit 10 | General Elk | Sep 1 — Sep 30 | 25% | 0.02/mi² | 39% |
| Hunt Area 10 | Archery | Sep 1 — Sep 30 | — | — | — |
| Unit 100 | Type 1 Archery | Sep 1 — Sep 30 | 71% | 0.04/mi² | 73% |
| Unit 100 | Type 2 Archery | Sep 1 — Sep 30 | 71% | 0.03/mi² | 73% |
| Unit 100 | Type 4 Archery | Sep 1 — Sep 30 | 71% | 0.03/mi² | 73% |
| Unit 100 | Type 5 Archery | Sep 1 — Sep 30 | 71% | 0.04/mi² | 73% |
| Hunt Area 100 | Archery | Sep 1 — Sep 30 | — | — | — |
| Unit 102 | General Elk | Sep 1 — Sep 30 | 32% | 0.05/mi² | 68% |
| Unit 102 | General Elk | Sep 1 — Sep 30 | 32% | 0.02/mi² | 68% |
| Hunt Area 102 | Archery | Sep 1 — Sep 30 | — | — | — |
| Unit 103 | General Elk | Sep 1 — Sep 30 | 36% | 0.05/mi² | 76% |
| Unit 103 | General Elk | Sep 1 — Sep 30 | 36% | 0.02/mi² | 76% |
| Hunt Area 103 | Archery | Sep 1 — Sep 30 | — | — | — |
| Unit 104 | General Elk | Sep 1 — Sep 30 | 32% | 0.05/mi² | 71% |
| Unit 104 | General Elk | Sep 1 — Sep 30 | 32% | 0.02/mi² | 71% |
| Hunt Area 104 | Archery | Sep 1 — Sep 30 | — | — | — |
| Unit 105 | General Elk | Sep 1 — Sep 30 | 21% | 0.05/mi² | 51% |
| Unit 105 | General Elk | Sep 1 — Sep 30 | 21% | 0.02/mi² | 51% |
| Hunt Area 105 | Archery | Sep 1 — Sep 30 | — | — | — |
| Unit 106 | Type 1 Archery | Sep 1 — Sep 30 | 47% | 0.07/mi² | 25% |
| Unit 106 | Type 4 Archery | Sep 1 — Sep 30 | 47% | 0.22/mi² | 25% |
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Wyoming has 500 elk seasons across 66 GMUs, split by weapon (Archery, Rifle). Exact opening and closing dates are listed in the tables above.
The best GMUs for elk in Wyoming depend on harvest success and public-land access, both shown per GMU above. Compare units before you apply for a tag or plan your hunt.
View GMU boundaries, public land, and walk-in access areas on our interactive map.
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