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Unit 045

Wyoming Hunting Guide — Elk, Antelope

Wyoming Elk Area 045 is managed by the Wyoming Game and Fish Department (WGFD) and issued through the state's preference-point draw. Non-resident applicants compete under the 75/25 split — 75% to highest-point holders and 25% through a random draw that ignores points. Season structure, quotas, and license types are set annually in the WGFD hunt planner and regulations.

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Elk Hunting in Unit 045

Wyoming Elk Area 045 is managed by the Wyoming Game and Fish Department (WGFD) and issued through the state's preference-point draw. Non-resident applicants compete under the 75/25 split — 75% to highest-point holders and 25% through a random draw that ignores points. Season structure, quotas, and license types are set annually in the WGFD hunt planner and regulations.

Where to Find Elk in Area 045

Elk distribution and public access for Area 045 are summarized in the WGFD Hunt Planner. Check current-year maps and posted closures before scouting.

How to Hunt Elk in Area 045

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Elk Success Rates

Archery22%
Rifle44%
WGFD publishes per-area harvest and hunter success through annual harvest reports. Success rates vary with weapon, season timing, and weather — check the most recent report before applying.

Elk Draw Odds

SeasonTagsApplicantsDraw %Pts (n/p)
Rifle — General Type 1 either sex (resident) 23791425.9% —
Rifle — General Type 1 either sex (nonresident) 72033.4% —
Rifle — General Type 4 antlerless (resident) 21094100.0% —
Rifle — General Type 4 antlerless (nonresident) 91752.9% —
Rifle — General Type 5 antlerless (resident) 168118100.0% —
Rifle — General Type 5 antlerless (nonresident) 72231.8% —
Archery — Type 9 either sex (resident) 14236938.5% —
Archery — Type 9 either sex (nonresident) 41033.9% —

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's preference-point draw applies a 75/25 split between highest-point applicants and a random draw that ignores points. Elk quotas and non-resident allocations are set annually. Review current odds on the WGFD Applications & Drawings page.

Unit Logistics & Expectations

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Frequently Asked Questions

Who manages elk hunting in Wyoming Area 045?
The Wyoming Game and Fish Department (WGFD) manages seasons, quotas, and licensing for Area 045. Rules are published in the WGFD Hunt Planner and annual regulations.
How do I apply for a Wyoming elk tag?
Apply through the WGFD Applications & Drawings page during the posted application window. Wyoming uses a preference-point draw with a 75/25 split.
How are pronghorn tags drawn for Unit 045?
WGFD issues pronghorn tags through Wyoming's preference-point draw, administered by the Department for resident and nonresident applicants.
Where do I find the official WGFD hunt information for this unit?
WGFD posts the Hunt Planner, current regulations, and Applications & Drawings pages on wgfd.wyo.gov. Those resources carry the authoritative boundary, season dates, and quota.

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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 for elk, Season structure overview · accessed 2026-04-17
  2. WGFD Regulations — Wyoming Game and Fish Department · supports: Annual regulation brochures, License classes · accessed 2026-04-17
  3. WGFD Applications & Drawings — Wyoming Game and Fish Department · supports: Preference-point draw structure, Application deadlines · accessed 2026-04-17