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Wyoming Elk — Unit 016 (016)
Wyoming Elk Unit 016 (016) draw odds, points required, and multi-year success rate trends. Plan your tag application with real data.
9.3%
↓Draw Odds (2025)
Resident
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Open Draw
Bonus pts help odds
183
Tags Available
1,976
Applicants
Data source: Wyoming Game and Fish Department (WGFD) - Demand Reports (Resident & Nonresident Random) · Last updated 2026-06-09
Rifle — Historical Draw Data
General
Resident
| Year | Applicants | Tags | Odds % | Pts Req. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 1,976 | 183 | 9.3% | — |
| 2024 | 1,818 | 189 | 10.4% | — |
| 2023 | 1,847 | 187 | 10.1% | — |
| 2022 | 1,708 | 169 | 9.9% | — |
| 2021 | 1,523 | 123 | 8.1% | — |
Non-Resident
| Year | Applicants | Tags | Odds % | Pts Req. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 591 | 3 | 0.5% | — |
| 2025 | 471 | 3 | 0.6% | — |
| 2024 | 353 | 3 | 0.8% | — |
| 2023 | 397 | 3 | 0.8% | — |
| 2022 | 296 | 3 | 1% | — |
| 2021 | 415 | 2 | 0.5% | — |
General
Resident
| Year | Applicants | Tags | Odds % | Pts Req. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 703 | 77 | 11% | — |
| 2024 | 722 | 74 | 10.2% | — |
| 2023 | 555 | 75 | 13.5% | — |
| 2022 | 498 | 50 | 10% | — |
| 2021 | 529 | 51 | 9.6% | — |
Non-Resident
| Year | Applicants | Tags | Odds % | Pts Req. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 421 | 3 | 0.7% | — |
| 2025 | 452 | 2 | 0.4% | — |
| 2024 | 185 | 1 | 0.5% | — |
| 2023 | 133 | 1 | 0.8% | — |
| 2022 | 262 | 1 | 0.4% | — |
| 2021 | 34 | 1 | 2.9% | — |
General
Resident
| Year | Applicants | Tags | Odds % | Pts Req. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 247 | 252 | 100% | — |
| 2024 | 254 | 250 | 98.4% | — |
| 2023 | 169 | 252 | 100% | — |
| 2022 | 162 | 252 | 100% | — |
| 2021 | 146 | 259 | 100% | — |
Non-Resident
| Year | Applicants | Tags | Odds % | Pts Req. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 26 | 10 | 38.5% | — |
| 2025 | 29 | 9 | 31% | — |
| 2024 | 33 | 10 | 30.3% | — |
| 2023 | 17 | 10 | 58.8% | — |
| 2022 | 9 | 10 | 100% | — |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What are the current draw odds for Wyoming Elk Unit 016?
The most recent draw odds for this unit are approximately 9.3% (2025). There were 1,976 applicants for 183 available tags. This is an open draw — no minimum bonus points required.
How many preference/bonus points do I need for Wyoming Elk Unit 016?
Wyoming uses a random draw for this tag — there is no minimum point requirement. Any licensed hunter can apply. Applicants who have accumulated more bonus points receive additional draw entries, which improves their odds, but zero-point applicants can still draw.
Is the competition increasing for Wyoming Elk Unit 016?
Based on recent data, competition for this unit appears to be increasing. Draw odds were 100% in 2025 and 9.3% in 2025.
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