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.
20.5%
↓Draw Odds (2023)
Resident
—
Open Draw
Bonus pts help odds
8
Tags Available
39
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. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 39 | 8 | 20.5% | — |
| 2022 | 37 | 7 | 18.9% | — |
| 2021 | 38 | 7 | 18.4% | — |
Non-Resident
| Year | Applicants | Tags | Odds % | Pts Req. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 15 | 0 | 0% | — |
| 2022 | 8 | 0 | 0% | — |
| 2021 | 3 | 0 | 0% | — |
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% | — |
General
Resident
| Year | Applicants | Tags | Odds % | Pts Req. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 11 | 24 | 100% | — |
| 2021 | 12 | 21 | 100% | — |
Non-Resident
| Year | Applicants | Tags | Odds % | Pts Req. |
|---|
Archery
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% | — |
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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 20.5% (2023). There were 39 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 increasing. Draw odds were 100% in 2023 and 20.5% in 2023.
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