Draw Odds Wyoming · Elk
Wyoming Elk — Unit 040 (040)
Wyoming Elk Unit 040 (040) draw odds, points required, and multi-year success rate trends. Plan your tag application with real data.
32%
↓Draw Odds (2025)
Resident
—
Open Draw
Bonus pts help odds
147
Tags Available
459
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 | 459 | 147 | 32% | — |
| 2024 | 411 | 188 | 45.7% | — |
| 2023 | 386 | 187 | 48.4% | — |
| 2022 | 423 | 188 | 44.4% | — |
| 2021 | 386 | 187 | 48.4% | — |
Non-Resident
| Year | Applicants | Tags | Odds % | Pts Req. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 131 | 3 | 2.3% | — |
| 2025 | 154 | 3 | 1.9% | — |
| 2024 | 151 | 4 | 2.6% | — |
| 2023 | 109 | 4 | 3.7% | — |
| 2022 | 155 | 4 | 2.6% | — |
| 2021 | 87 | 4 | 4.6% | — |
General
Resident
| Year | Applicants | Tags | Odds % | Pts Req. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 84 | 105 | 100% | — |
| 2024 | 56 | 105 | 100% | — |
| 2023 | 18 | 105 | 100% | — |
| 2022 | 23 | 107 | 100% | — |
| 2021 | 23 | 108 | 100% | — |
Non-Resident
| Year | Applicants | Tags | Odds % | Pts Req. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 17 | 4 | 23.5% | — |
General
Resident
| Year | Applicants | Tags | Odds % | Pts Req. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 71 | 118 | 100% | — |
| 2022 | 55 | 117 | 100% | — |
| 2021 | 58 | 120 | 100% | — |
Non-Resident
| Year | Applicants | Tags | Odds % | Pts Req. |
|---|
Archery
Resident
| Year | Applicants | Tags | Odds % | Pts Req. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 128 | 63 | 49.2% | — |
| 2024 | 114 | 84 | 73.7% | — |
| 2023 | 121 | 84 | 69.4% | — |
| 2022 | 134 | 83 | 61.9% | — |
| 2021 | 172 | 83 | 48.3% | — |
Non-Resident
| Year | Applicants | Tags | Odds % | Pts Req. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 34 | 1 | 2.9% | — |
| 2025 | 40 | 1 | 2.5% | — |
| 2024 | 39 | 2 | 5.1% | — |
| 2023 | 39 | 2 | 5.1% | — |
| 2022 | 37 | 2 | 5.4% | — |
| 2021 | 104 | 2 | 1.9% | — |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What are the current draw odds for Wyoming Elk Unit 040?
The most recent draw odds for this unit are approximately 32% (2025). There were 459 applicants for 147 available tags. This is an open draw — no minimum bonus points required.
How many preference/bonus points do I need for Wyoming Elk Unit 040?
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 040?
Based on recent data, competition for this unit appears to be increasing. Draw odds were 49.2% in 2025 and 32% in 2025.
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