Wyoming Elk Pronghorn

Unit 031

Wyoming Hunting Guide — Elk, Pronghorn

Wyoming Hunt Area 031 offers elk hunting managed by the Wyoming Game and Fish Department (WGFD). Tags are allocated through a preference-point draw with resident and non-resident quotas. Hunters should review current regulations, boundaries, and season structure published by WGFD before applying.

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Elk Hunting in Unit 031

Where to Find Elk in Area 031

Elk distribution in Area 031 follows seasonal patterns driven by forage, cover, and hunting pressure. Consult WGFD's Hunt Planner and on-the-ground scouting to identify current concentrations.

Focus on habitat transitions — timber edges, drainages, and mixed sage-grassland benches — and plan travel around public-land access.

How to Hunt Elk in Area 031

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Elk Success Rates

Rifle44%

Success rates vary year to year based on weather, pressure, and tag allocation. Consult WGFD harvest reports for the most recent unit-level rifle and archery success data.

Elk Draw Odds

Season	Tags	Applicants	Draw %	Pts Req
Rifle— General	84	189	44.4%	0
Rifle— General	31	1,104	2.8%	0

Data from 2025 draw results. Resident odds shown.

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Wyoming uses a preference-point draw with a 75/25 split between preference-point holders and weighted bonus-point random draws. Non-resident and resident quotas differ — review current draw statistics on the WGFD Applications & Drawings page.

Pronghorn Hunting in Unit 031

Pronghorn Area 31 covers the Laramie Plains sage country west of Laramie in Albany County. The area is open, rolling sage steppe with good BLM access and a strong walk-in program. Three-year records show 510 applicants against 162 tags, making this a moderate draw. Bucks run the 13-15 inch range with occasional 16-inch animals. The combination of I-80 access, Laramie base-town services, and consistent pronghorn numbers makes Area 31 a reliable annual hunt for preference-point builders.

Where to Find Pronghorn in Area 31

Area 31 pronghorn hold across the sage plains between Laramie and the Medicine Bow National Forest foothills.

Laramie Plains Sage

Focus on the broad sage flats north and west of Laramie. Pronghorn bed on subtle rises and feed on the grassland edges. The plains are famously flat — long glassing sessions from high points pay off.

Walk-In Parcels

WGFD walk-in and HMA parcels around Bosler, Rock River, and Wheatland offer excellent low-pressure hunting. Many ranches in the walk-in program enroll specifically for pronghorn season.

How to Hunt Pronghorn in Area 31

We run Area 31 as a classic truck-and-glass hunt, rotating through walk-in parcels across 2-3 mornings to stay ahead of opening-weekend pressure.

Rim Glassing

The Laramie Plains have enough relief that well-chosen vantage points cover several square miles of sage. Spend the time to find the right buck before moving.

Walk-in Rotation

Plan 3-4 walk-in parcels and rotate. Signed-in hunters push animals between parcels, and the second or third day after the opener is often better than opening morning on any single property.

Long-Range Confidence

The terrain routinely produces 300-500 yard shot opportunities. A dialable scope, solid bipod, and pre-hunt practice at those distances are more valuable than extra camo.

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Pronghorn Success Rates

Area 31 rifle success runs 70-80%, typical for Albany County sage country. With 162 tags against 510 applicants over three years, hunter density is manageable. Archery success from water blinds runs 25-40% in warm, dry early-October conditions.

Pronghorn Draw Odds

Season	Tags	Applicants	Draw %	Pts Req
Rifle— General	70	136	51.5%	0

Data from 2025 draw results. Resident odds shown.

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Wyoming's 75/25 preference / random draw. Area 31 Type 1 non-resident tags have required 2-3 preference points in the Regular pool over the last three years. Residents draw with 0-1 points. Type 6 doe/fawn tags draw yearly. A reliable mid-tier pronghorn draw.

Unit Logistics & Expectations

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Frequently Asked Questions

How do I apply for an elk tag in Wyoming Hunt Area 031?

Apply through the Wyoming Game and Fish Department's online application system during the posted application window. Tags are allocated through a preference-point draw with resident and non-resident quotas.

What regulations apply to hunting elk in Hunt Area 031?

Consult the current WGFD regulation brochure for season dates, legal methods of take, boundaries, and harvest reporting requirements before the hunt.

How many preference points draw Area 31 pronghorn?

Non-residents have drawn Area 31 Type 1 with 2-3 preference points in the Regular pool over the last three cycles. Residents typically draw at 0-1 points. Type 6 doe/fawn tags go yearly and sometimes appear as leftover.

Is Area 31 subject to Wyoming's wilderness-guide rule?

No. Area 31 has no federally designated wilderness, so non-residents can hunt unguided under Wyoming statute.

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Sources & Verification

Every fact on this page is tied to a primary source below. Last fact-checked 2026-04-17.

WGFD Hunt Planner — Wyoming Game and Fish Department · supports: Unit boundaries, Season dates, Species availability · accessed 2026-04-17
WGFD Regulations — Wyoming Game and Fish Department · supports: License types, Legal methods of take, Harvest reporting · accessed 2026-04-17
WGFD Applications & Drawings — Wyoming Game and Fish Department · supports: Preference point system, Application deadlines, Draw structure · accessed 2026-04-17
WGFD Hunt Planner — Pronghorn (Antelope) Hunting — Wyoming Game and Fish Department · supports: Area 31 boundary and map, Albany County pronghorn quotas, Season dates · accessed 2026-04-17
2025 Wyoming Antelope Hunting Regulations — Wyoming Game and Fish Department · supports: 2025 regulation brochure, Type 1 vs Type 6 structure · accessed 2026-04-17
WGFD Hunter Management Areas and Walk-in Access — Wyoming Game and Fish Department · supports: Walk-in access parcels inside Area 31, HMA enrollment, Access sign-in rules · accessed 2026-04-17

Unit 031

Elk Hunting in Unit 031

Where to Find Elk in Area 031

How to Hunt Elk in Area 031

Elk Success Rates

Elk Draw Odds

Pronghorn Hunting in Unit 031

Where to Find Pronghorn in Area 31

Laramie Plains Sage

Walk-In Parcels

How to Hunt Pronghorn in Area 31

Rim Glassing

Walk-in Rotation

Long-Range Confidence

Pronghorn Success Rates

Pronghorn Draw Odds

Unit Logistics & Expectations

Planning Notes

Weather

Nearest Town

Frequently Asked Questions

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Unit 031

Elk Hunting in Unit 031

Where to Find Elk in Area 031

How to Hunt Elk in Area 031

Elk Success Rates

Elk Draw Odds

Pronghorn Hunting in Unit 031

Where to Find Pronghorn in Area 31

Laramie Plains Sage

Walk-In Parcels

How to Hunt Pronghorn in Area 31

Pronghorn Success Rates

Pronghorn Draw Odds

Unit Logistics & Expectations

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