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Wyoming Elk — Unit 056 (056)
Wyoming Elk Unit 056 (056) draw odds, points required, and multi-year success rate trends. Plan your tag application with real data.
3.1%
↓Draw Odds (2025)
Resident
—
Open Draw
Bonus pts help odds
8
Tags Available
260
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 | 260 | 8 | 3.1% | — |
| 2024 | 205 | 8 | 3.9% | — |
| 2023 | 181 | 8 | 4.4% | — |
| 2022 | 156 | 8 | 5.1% | — |
| 2021 | 143 | 8 | 5.6% | — |
Non-Resident
| Year | Applicants | Tags | Odds % | Pts Req. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 41 | 0 | 0% | — |
| 2025 | 53 | 0 | 0% | — |
| 2024 | 53 | 0 | 0% | — |
| 2023 | 36 | 0 | 0% | — |
| 2022 | 60 | 0 | 0% | — |
| 2021 | 41 | 0 | 0% | — |
General
Resident
| Year | Applicants | Tags | Odds % | Pts Req. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 18 | 42 | 100% | — |
Non-Resident
| Year | Applicants | Tags | Odds % | Pts Req. |
|---|
Archery
Resident
| Year | Applicants | Tags | Odds % | Pts Req. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 2 | 25 | 100% | — |
| 2023 | 1 | 25 | 100% | — |
| 2022 | 1 | 25 | 100% | — |
| 2021 | 1 | 25 | 100% | — |
Non-Resident
| Year | Applicants | Tags | Odds % | Pts Req. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 7 | 0 | 0% | — |
| 2025 | 4 | 0 | 0% | — |
| 2024 | 18 | 0 | 0% | — |
| 2023 | 7 | 1 | 14.3% | — |
| 2022 | 22 | 0 | 0% | — |
| 2021 | 6 | 1 | 16.7% | — |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What are the current draw odds for Wyoming Elk Unit 056?
The most recent draw odds for this unit are approximately 3.1% (2025). There were 260 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 056?
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 056?
Based on recent data, competition for this unit appears to be increasing. Draw odds were 3.9% in 2024 and 3.1% in 2025.
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