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Wyoming Elk — Unit 051 (051)
Wyoming Elk Unit 051 (051) draw odds, points required, and multi-year success rate trends. Plan your tag application with real data.
35.1%
↓Draw Odds (2025)
Resident
—
Open Draw
Bonus pts help odds
100
Tags Available
285
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 | 285 | 100 | 35.1% | — |
| 2024 | 297 | 100 | 33.7% | — |
| 2023 | 240 | 82 | 34.2% | — |
| 2022 | 261 | 82 | 31.4% | — |
| 2021 | 287 | 82 | 28.6% | — |
Non-Resident
| Year | Applicants | Tags | Odds % | Pts Req. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 328 | 2 | 0.6% | — |
| 2025 | 228 | 2 | 0.9% | — |
| 2024 | 200 | 2 | 1% | — |
| 2023 | 88 | 2 | 2.3% | — |
| 2022 | 110 | 2 | 1.8% | — |
| 2021 | 113 | 2 | 1.8% | — |
General
Resident
| Year | Applicants | Tags | Odds % | Pts Req. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 82 | 34 | 41.5% | — |
| 2024 | 76 | 34 | 44.7% | — |
| 2023 | 61 | 34 | 55.7% | — |
| 2022 | 65 | 34 | 52.3% | — |
| 2021 | 66 | 34 | 51.5% | — |
Non-Resident
| Year | Applicants | Tags | Odds % | Pts Req. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 22 | 0 | 0% | — |
| 2025 | 8 | 0 | 0% | — |
| 2024 | 13 | 0 | 0% | — |
| 2023 | 19 | 0 | 0% | — |
| 2022 | 9 | 0 | 0% | — |
| 2021 | 30 | 0 | 0% | — |
General
Resident
| Year | Applicants | Tags | Odds % | Pts Req. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 116 | 42 | 36.2% | — |
| 2024 | 113 | 42 | 37.2% | — |
| 2023 | 128 | 42 | 32.8% | — |
| 2022 | 153 | 84 | 54.9% | — |
| 2021 | 153 | 84 | 54.9% | — |
Non-Resident
| Year | Applicants | Tags | Odds % | Pts Req. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 27 | 1 | 3.7% | — |
| 2025 | 26 | 1 | 3.8% | — |
| 2024 | 16 | 1 | 6.3% | — |
| 2023 | 15 | 1 | 6.7% | — |
| 2022 | 15 | 3 | 20% | — |
| 2021 | 8 | 3 | 37.5% | — |
Archery
Resident
| Year | Applicants | Tags | Odds % | Pts Req. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 82 | 67 | 81.7% | — |
| 2024 | 77 | 67 | 87% | — |
| 2023 | 68 | 63 | 92.6% | — |
| 2022 | 80 | 59 | 73.8% | — |
| 2021 | 63 | 59 | 93.7% | — |
Non-Resident
| Year | Applicants | Tags | Odds % | Pts Req. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 32 | 1 | 3.1% | — |
| 2025 | 46 | 1 | 2.2% | — |
| 2024 | 24 | 1 | 4.2% | — |
| 2023 | 24 | 1 | 4.2% | — |
| 2022 | 31 | 1 | 3.2% | — |
| 2021 | 64 | 1 | 1.6% | — |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What are the current draw odds for Wyoming Elk Unit 051?
The most recent draw odds for this unit are approximately 35.1% (2025). There were 285 applicants for 100 available tags. This is an open draw — no minimum bonus points required.
How many preference/bonus points do I need for Wyoming Elk Unit 051?
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 051?
Based on recent data, competition for this unit appears to be increasing. Draw odds were 36.2% in 2025 and 35.1% in 2025.
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