WY Elk Hunting

Wyoming Elk Hunt Areas 2026

Elk season in Wyoming runs Aug 1 – Oct 24 across 66 Hunt Areas.

786 Seasons2 Weapon Types44% Avg Harvest

Rifle

Hunt AreaTypeDatesHarvestPressurePublic
Hunt Area 1GeneralOct 1 — Jan 31———
Unit 1Type 4 RifleOct 15 — Nov 3057%0.78/mi²85%
Unit 1Type 1 RifleOct 15 — Nov 3057%0.93/mi²85%
Hunt Area 10GeneralOct 1 — Jan 31———
Unit 10General ElkOct 15 — Oct 3125%0.05/mi²39%
Unit 10General ElkOct 15 — Oct 3125%0.02/mi²39%
Unit 10General ElkNov 1 — Nov 725%0.02/mi²39%
Unit 10General ElkNov 1 — Nov 725%0.05/mi²39%
Unit 100Type 2 RifleSep 1 — Oct 1971%0.03/mi²73%
Hunt Area 100GeneralOct 1 — Jan 31———
Unit 100Type 1 RifleOct 6 — Oct 3171%0.04/mi²73%
Unit 100Type 4 RifleOct 13 — Nov 971%0.03/mi²73%
Unit 100Type 2 RifleOct 20 — Nov 971%0.03/mi²73%
Unit 100Type 5 RifleNov 10 — Dec 3171%0.04/mi²73%
Hunt Area 102GeneralOct 1 — Jan 31———
Unit 102General ElkOct 15 — Oct 2432%0.02/mi²68%
Unit 102General ElkOct 15 — Oct 2432%0.05/mi²68%
Unit 102General ElkOct 25 — Nov 3032%0.02/mi²68%
Unit 102General ElkOct 25 — Nov 3032%0.05/mi²68%
Hunt Area 103GeneralOct 1 — Jan 31———
Unit 103General ElkOct 15 — Oct 2436%0.05/mi²76%
Unit 103General ElkOct 15 — Oct 2436%0.02/mi²76%
Unit 103General ElkOct 25 — Nov 3036%0.05/mi²76%
Unit 103General ElkOct 25 — Nov 3036%0.02/mi²76%
Hunt Area 104GeneralOct 1 — Jan 31———

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Archery

Hunt AreaTypeDatesHarvestPressurePublic
Unit 1Type 1 ArcherySep 1 — Sep 3057%0.93/mi²85%
Hunt Area 1ArcherySep 1 — Sep 30———
Unit 1Type 4 ArcherySep 1 — Sep 3057%0.78/mi²85%
Unit 10General ElkSep 1 — Sep 3025%0.02/mi²39%
Hunt Area 10ArcherySep 1 — Sep 30———
Unit 10General ElkSep 1 — Sep 3025%0.05/mi²39%
Unit 100Type 5 ArcherySep 1 — Sep 3071%0.04/mi²73%
Unit 100Type 1 ArcherySep 1 — Sep 3071%0.04/mi²73%
Unit 100Type 4 ArcherySep 1 — Sep 3071%0.03/mi²73%
Unit 100Type 2 ArcherySep 1 — Sep 3071%0.03/mi²73%
Hunt Area 100ArcherySep 1 — Sep 30———
Unit 102General ElkSep 1 — Sep 3032%0.05/mi²68%
Unit 102General ElkSep 1 — Sep 3032%0.02/mi²68%
Hunt Area 102ArcherySep 1 — Sep 30———
Unit 103General ElkSep 1 — Sep 3036%0.05/mi²76%
Hunt Area 103ArcherySep 1 — Sep 30———
Unit 103General ElkSep 1 — Sep 3036%0.02/mi²76%
Unit 104General ElkSep 1 — Sep 3032%0.02/mi²71%
Unit 104General ElkSep 1 — Sep 3032%0.05/mi²71%
Hunt Area 104ArcherySep 1 — Sep 30———
Unit 105General ElkSep 1 — Sep 3021%0.02/mi²51%
Unit 105General ElkSep 1 — Sep 3021%0.05/mi²51%
Hunt Area 105ArcherySep 1 — Sep 30———
Unit 106Type 4 ArcherySep 1 — Sep 3047%0.22/mi²25%
Unit 106General ElkSep 1 — Sep 3047%0.05/mi²25%

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Elk in Wyoming: FAQ

When is elk season in Wyoming?

Elk season in Wyoming currently runs Aug 1 to Oct 24, across 500 season rows and 66 Hunt Areas, split by weapon (Archery, Rifle).

Where is the best place to hunt elk in Wyoming?

The best Hunt Areas for elk in Wyoming depend on harvest success and public-land access, both shown per Hunt Area above. Compare units before you apply for a tag or plan your hunt.

Plan your Elk hunt in Wyoming

View Hunt Area boundaries, public land, and walk-in access areas on our interactive map.

Also see Wyoming seasons, public land, and license.

Elk in Wyoming: parcels + public land