Draw Odds Wyoming · Elk
Wyoming Elk — Unit 038 (038)
Wyoming Elk Unit 038 (038) draw odds, points required, and multi-year success rate trends. Plan your tag application with real data.
15.3%
↓Draw Odds (2025)
Resident
—
Open Draw
Bonus pts help odds
81
Tags Available
529
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 | 529 | 81 | 15.3% | — |
| 2024 | 1,076 | 333 | 30.9% | — |
| 2023 | 974 | 331 | 34% | — |
| 2022 | 1,093 | 333 | 30.5% | — |
| 2021 | 1,030 | 334 | 32.4% | — |
Non-Resident
| Year | Applicants | Tags | Odds % | Pts Req. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 360 | 9 | 2.5% | — |
| 2025 | 338 | 2 | 0.6% | — |
| 2024 | 324 | 9 | 2.8% | — |
| 2023 | 347 | 9 | 2.6% | — |
| 2022 | 361 | 9 | 2.5% | — |
| 2021 | 340 | 9 | 2.6% | — |
General
Resident
| Year | Applicants | Tags | Odds % | Pts Req. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 336 | 312 | 92.9% | — |
| 2024 | 461 | 459 | 99.6% | — |
| 2023 | 515 | 461 | 89.5% | — |
| 2022 | 408 | 459 | 100% | — |
| 2021 | 347 | 459 | 100% | — |
Non-Resident
| Year | Applicants | Tags | Odds % | Pts Req. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 53 | 19 | 35.8% | — |
| 2025 | 50 | 13 | 26% | — |
| 2024 | 31 | 20 | 64.5% | — |
| 2023 | 38 | 18 | 47.4% | — |
| 2022 | 56 | 17 | 30.4% | — |
| 2021 | 9 | 19 | 100% | — |
Archery
Resident
| Year | Applicants | Tags | Odds % | Pts Req. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 813 | 210 | 25.8% | — |
| 2024 | 997 | 210 | 21.1% | — |
| 2023 | 990 | 209 | 21.1% | — |
| 2022 | 822 | 209 | 25.4% | — |
| 2021 | 913 | 209 | 22.9% | — |
Non-Resident
| Year | Applicants | Tags | Odds % | Pts Req. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 413 | 6 | 1.5% | — |
| 2025 | 330 | 6 | 1.8% | — |
| 2024 | 380 | 6 | 1.6% | — |
| 2023 | 342 | 6 | 1.8% | — |
| 2022 | 326 | 6 | 1.8% | — |
| 2021 | 327 | 6 | 1.8% | — |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What are the current draw odds for Wyoming Elk Unit 038?
The most recent draw odds for this unit are approximately 15.3% (2025). There were 529 applicants for 81 available tags. This is an open draw — no minimum bonus points required.
How many preference/bonus points do I need for Wyoming Elk Unit 038?
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 038?
Based on recent data, competition for this unit appears to be increasing. Draw odds were 25.8% in 2025 and 15.3% in 2025.
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