Draw Odds Wyoming · Elk
Wyoming Elk — Unit 053 (053)
Wyoming Elk Unit 053 (053) draw odds, points required, and multi-year success rate trends. Plan your tag application with real data.
100%
↑Draw Odds (2023)
Resident
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Open Draw
Bonus pts help odds
8
Tags Available
7
Applicants
Data source: Wyoming Game and Fish Department (WGFD) - Official Draw Results · Last updated 2026-04-14 · ✓ Verified
Archery — Historical Draw Data
General
Resident
| Year | Applicants | Tags | Odds % | Pts Req. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 7 | 8 | 100% | — |
| 2022 | 14 | 8 | 57.1% | — |
| 2021 | 12 | 8 | 66.7% | — |
Non-Resident
| Year | Applicants | Tags | Odds % | Pts Req. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 13 | 0 | 0% | — |
| 2022 | 2 | 0 | 0% | — |
| 2021 | 11 | 0 | 0% | — |
Rifle — Historical Draw Data
General
Resident
| Year | Applicants | Tags | Odds % | Pts Req. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 11 | 24 | 100% | — |
| 2021 | 12 | 21 | 100% | — |
Non-Resident
| Year | Applicants | Tags | Odds % | Pts Req. |
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General
Resident
| Year | Applicants | Tags | Odds % | Pts Req. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 77 | 20 | 26% | — |
| 2022 | 25 | 28 | 100% | — |
| 2021 | 24 | 28 | 100% | — |
Non-Resident
| Year | Applicants | Tags | Odds % | Pts Req. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 5 | 0 | 0% | — |
| 2022 | 5 | 0 | 0% | — |
| 2021 | 10 | 0 | 0% | — |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What are the current draw odds for Wyoming Elk Unit 053?
The most recent draw odds for this unit are approximately 100% (2023). There were 7 applicants for 8 available tags. This is an open draw — no minimum bonus points required.
How many preference/bonus points do I need for Wyoming Elk Unit 053?
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 053?
Based on recent data, competition for this unit appears to be decreasing or stable. Draw odds were 57.1% in 2022 and 100% in 2023.
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