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Unit 035

Wyoming Hunting Guide — Elk

Wyoming Hunt Area 035 elk is managed by Wyoming Game and Fish Department (WGFD) under a preference-point draw. Non-resident hunters apply through the regular draw, while residents enter the resident draw with separate quotas. Seasons, quotas, and license types are set annually by the WGFD Commission.

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Elk Hunting in Unit 035

Wyoming Hunt Area 035 elk is managed by Wyoming Game and Fish Department (WGFD) under a preference-point draw. Non-resident hunters apply through the regular draw, while residents enter the resident draw with separate quotas. Seasons, quotas, and license types are set annually by the WGFD Commission.

Where to Find Elk in Area 035

Elk in Hunt Area 035 follow typical Wyoming seasonal patterns tied to elevation, forage, and cover. Focus on public-land benches, sage-grass transitions, and timbered drainages early in the season, then shift to wintering range as snow deepens and animals concentrate on lower ground.

Confirm current hunt-area boundaries, access easements, and land ownership using the WGFD Hunt Planner and the agency's access-map layers before scouting trips.

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Elk Success Rates

Archery22%
Rifle44%
Historical success rates and hunter numbers for Area 035 elk are published annually in the WGFD Harvest Reports. Refer to the draw odds chart below for recent tag-allocation trends.

Elk Draw Odds

SeasonTagsApplicantsDraw %Pts (n/p)
Rifle — General Type 1 either sex (resident) 12247625.6% —
Rifle — General Type 1 either sex (nonresident) 3664.5% —
Rifle — General Type 4 antlerless (resident) 14782100.0% —
Rifle — General Type 4 antlerless (nonresident) 60100.0% —
Archery — Type 9 either sex (resident) 6121228.8% —
Archery — Type 9 either sex (nonresident) 1482.1% —

Data from 2026 draw results. Each row is one residency pool — read the label before the number. This agency publishes no point thresholds, so the Pts column stays blank and these are pool odds, not what a point total draws.

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Wyoming uses a preference-point draw with a 75/25 split for non-residents — 75% of tags go to highest-point applicants, and 25% are allocated via a random draw that ignores points. Residents follow a similar preference structure. Build points steadily and monitor the WGFD draw statistics each summer.

Unit Logistics & Expectations

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Frequently Asked Questions

How do I apply for a Wyoming Area 035 elk tag?
Apply through the WGFD online license portal during the non-resident or resident application window. Wyoming uses a preference-point system — applicants with more points have priority in the 75% preference draw, with the remaining 25% allocated by random draw that ignores points.
What is the best season to hunt Area 035 elk?
Season dates are set annually by the WGFD Commission and vary by license type. Refer to the current year's regulation brochure on the WGFD website for exact opening and closing dates before applying.

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Sources & Verification

Every fact on this page is tied to a primary source below. Last fact-checked 2026-04-17.

  1. WGFD Hunt Planner — Wyoming Game and Fish Department · supports: Hunt area boundaries, Season dates, License types · accessed 2026-04-17
  2. WGFD Regulations — Wyoming Game and Fish Department · supports: Commission regulations, Season proclamations, License quotas · accessed 2026-04-17
  3. WGFD Applications & Drawings — Wyoming Game and Fish Department · supports: Preference point system, Draw schedule, Application deadlines · accessed 2026-04-17