Elk season in Wyoming runs Aug 1 – Jan 31 across 66 Hunt Areas.
| Hunt Area | Type | Dates | Harvest | Pressure | Public |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hunt Area 1 | General | Oct 1 — Jan 31 | — | — | — |
| Unit 1 | Type 4 Rifle | Oct 15 — Nov 30 | 57% | 0.78/mi² | 85% |
| Unit 1 | Type 1 Rifle | Oct 15 — Nov 30 | 57% | 0.93/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% | 0.02/mi² | 39% |
| Unit 10 | General Elk | Nov 1 — Nov 7 | 25% | 0.05/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% | 0.02/mi² | 68% |
| Unit 102 | General Elk | Oct 15 — Oct 24 | 32% | 0.05/mi² | 68% |
| Unit 102 | General Elk | Oct 25 — Nov 30 | 32% | 0.02/mi² | 68% |
| Unit 102 | General Elk | Oct 25 — Nov 30 | 32% | 0.05/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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| Hunt Area | Type | Dates | Harvest | Pressure | Public |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unit 1 | Type 1 Archery | Sep 1 — Sep 30 | 57% | 0.93/mi² | 85% |
| Hunt Area 1 | Archery | Sep 1 — Sep 30 | — | — | — |
| Unit 1 | Type 4 Archery | Sep 1 — Sep 30 | 57% | 0.78/mi² | 85% |
| Unit 10 | General Elk | Sep 1 — Sep 30 | 25% | 0.02/mi² | 39% |
| Hunt Area 10 | Archery | Sep 1 — Sep 30 | — | — | — |
| Unit 10 | General Elk | Sep 1 — Sep 30 | 25% | 0.05/mi² | 39% |
| Unit 100 | Type 5 Archery | Sep 1 — Sep 30 | 71% | 0.04/mi² | 73% |
| Unit 100 | Type 1 Archery | Sep 1 — Sep 30 | 71% | 0.04/mi² | 73% |
| Unit 100 | Type 4 Archery | Sep 1 — Sep 30 | 71% | 0.03/mi² | 73% |
| Unit 100 | Type 2 Archery | Sep 1 — Sep 30 | 71% | 0.03/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% |
| Hunt Area 103 | Archery | Sep 1 — Sep 30 | — | — | — |
| Unit 103 | General Elk | Sep 1 — Sep 30 | 36% | 0.02/mi² | 76% |
| Unit 104 | General Elk | Sep 1 — Sep 30 | 32% | 0.02/mi² | 71% |
| Unit 104 | General Elk | Sep 1 — Sep 30 | 32% | 0.05/mi² | 71% |
| Hunt Area 104 | Archery | Sep 1 — Sep 30 | — | — | — |
| Unit 105 | General Elk | Sep 1 — Sep 30 | 21% | 0.02/mi² | 51% |
| Unit 105 | General Elk | Sep 1 — Sep 30 | 21% | 0.05/mi² | 51% |
| Hunt Area 105 | Archery | Sep 1 — Sep 30 | — | — | — |
| Unit 106 | Type 4 Archery | Sep 1 — Sep 30 | 47% | 0.22/mi² | 25% |
| Unit 106 | General Elk | Sep 1 — Sep 30 | 47% | 0.05/mi² | 25% |
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Elk season in Wyoming currently runs Aug 1 to Jan 31, across 500 season rows and 66 Hunt Areas, split by weapon (Archery, Rifle).
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.
View Hunt Area boundaries, public land, and walk-in access areas on our interactive map.
Also see Wyoming seasons, public land, and license.