Draw Odds Wyoming · Elk
Wyoming Elk — Unit 045 (045)
Wyoming Elk Unit 045 (045) draw odds, points required, and multi-year success rate trends. Plan your tag application with real data.
25%
↓Draw Odds (2025)
Resident
—
Open Draw
Bonus pts help odds
230
Tags Available
920
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 | 920 | 230 | 25% | — |
| 2024 | 919 | 268 | 29.2% | — |
| 2023 | 994 | 266 | 26.8% | — |
| 2022 | 1,185 | 266 | 22.4% | — |
| 2021 | 1,252 | 266 | 21.2% | — |
Non-Resident
| Year | Applicants | Tags | Odds % | Pts Req. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 203 | 7 | 3.4% | — |
| 2025 | 218 | 7 | 3.2% | — |
| 2024 | 286 | 7 | 2.4% | — |
| 2023 | 285 | 8 | 2.8% | — |
| 2022 | 341 | 8 | 2.3% | — |
| 2021 | 287 | 7 | 2.4% | — |
General
Resident
| Year | Applicants | Tags | Odds % | Pts Req. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 100 | 210 | 100% | — |
| 2024 | 84 | 210 | 100% | — |
| 2023 | 87 | 209 | 100% | — |
| 2022 | 135 | 209 | 100% | — |
| 2021 | 125 | 126 | 100% | — |
Non-Resident
| Year | Applicants | Tags | Odds % | Pts Req. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 17 | 9 | 52.9% | — |
| 2025 | 18 | 9 | 50% | — |
| 2024 | 19 | 9 | 47.4% | — |
| 2023 | 18 | 9 | 50% | — |
| 2022 | 11 | 9 | 81.8% | — |
| 2021 | 29 | 5 | 17.2% | — |
General
Resident
| Year | Applicants | Tags | Odds % | Pts Req. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 117 | 167 | 100% | — |
| 2024 | 132 | 168 | 100% | — |
| 2023 | 111 | 168 | 100% | — |
| 2022 | 102 | 168 | 100% | — |
| 2021 | 95 | 168 | 100% | — |
Non-Resident
| Year | Applicants | Tags | Odds % | Pts Req. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 22 | 7 | 31.8% | — |
| 2025 | 28 | 7 | 25% | — |
| 2024 | 28 | 7 | 25% | — |
| 2023 | 10 | 6 | 60% | — |
| 2022 | 13 | 7 | 53.8% | — |
| 2021 | 13 | 5 | 38.5% | — |
Archery
Resident
| Year | Applicants | Tags | Odds % | Pts Req. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 452 | 140 | 31% | — |
| 2024 | 441 | 143 | 32.4% | — |
| 2023 | 461 | 140 | 30.4% | — |
| 2022 | 382 | 124 | 32.5% | — |
| 2021 | 291 | 123 | 42.3% | — |
Non-Resident
| Year | Applicants | Tags | Odds % | Pts Req. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 103 | 4 | 3.9% | — |
| 2025 | 164 | 4 | 2.4% | — |
| 2024 | 131 | 4 | 3.1% | — |
| 2023 | 126 | 4 | 3.2% | — |
| 2022 | 120 | 3 | 2.5% | — |
| 2021 | 108 | 3 | 2.8% | — |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What are the current draw odds for Wyoming Elk Unit 045?
The most recent draw odds for this unit are approximately 25% (2025). There were 920 applicants for 230 available tags. This is an open draw — no minimum bonus points required.
How many preference/bonus points do I need for Wyoming Elk Unit 045?
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 045?
Based on recent data, competition for this unit appears to be increasing. Draw odds were 100% in 2025 and 25% in 2025.
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