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Wyoming Elk — Unit 059 (059)
Wyoming Elk Unit 059 (059) draw odds, points required, and multi-year success rate trends. Plan your tag application with real data.
3.9%
↓Draw Odds (2025)
Resident
—
Open Draw
Bonus pts help odds
8
Tags Available
203
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 | 203 | 8 | 3.9% | — |
| 2024 | 191 | 8 | 4.2% | — |
| 2023 | 96 | 8 | 8.3% | — |
| 2022 | 113 | 8 | 7.1% | — |
| 2021 | 85 | 8 | 9.4% | — |
Non-Resident
| Year | Applicants | Tags | Odds % | Pts Req. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 32 | 0 | 0% | — |
| 2025 | 39 | 0 | 0% | — |
| 2024 | 34 | 0 | 0% | — |
| 2023 | 38 | 0 | 0% | — |
| 2022 | 54 | 0 | 0% | — |
| 2021 | 39 | 0 | 0% | — |
Archery
Resident
| Year | Applicants | Tags | Odds % | Pts Req. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 2 | 21 | 100% | — |
| 2023 | 2 | 21 | 100% | — |
| 2021 | 2 | 21 | 100% | — |
Non-Resident
| Year | Applicants | Tags | Odds % | Pts Req. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 4 | 0 | 0% | — |
| 2025 | 14 | 0 | 0% | — |
| 2024 | 3 | 0 | 0% | — |
| 2023 | 22 | 0 | 0% | — |
| 2022 | 13 | 0 | 0% | — |
| 2021 | 8 | 0 | 0% | — |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What are the current draw odds for Wyoming Elk Unit 059?
The most recent draw odds for this unit are approximately 3.9% (2025). There were 203 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 059?
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 059?
Based on recent data, competition for this unit appears to be increasing. Draw odds were 4.2% in 2024 and 3.9% in 2025.
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