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Unit 062

Wyoming Hunting Guide — Elk, Antelope

Wyoming Hunt Area 062 elk is managed by Wyoming Game and Fish Department (WGFD) under a preference-point draw. Non-resident hunters apply through the regular draw, while residents enter the resident draw with separate quotas. Seasons, quotas, and license types are set annually by the WGFD Commission.

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Elk Hunting in Unit 062

Wyoming Hunt Area 062 elk is managed by Wyoming Game and Fish Department (WGFD) under a preference-point draw. Non-resident hunters apply through the regular draw, while residents enter the resident draw with separate quotas. Seasons, quotas, and license types are set annually by the WGFD Commission.

Where to Find Elk in Area 062

Elk in Hunt Area 062 follow typical Wyoming seasonal patterns tied to elevation, forage, and cover. Focus on public-land benches, sage-grass transitions, and timbered drainages early in the season, then shift to wintering range as snow deepens and animals concentrate on lower ground.

Confirm current hunt-area boundaries, access easements, and land ownership using the WGFD Hunt Planner and the agency's access-map layers before scouting trips.

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Elk Success Rates

Rifle44%
Historical success rates and hunter numbers for Area 062 elk are published annually in the WGFD Harvest Reports. Refer to the draw odds chart below for recent tag-allocation trends.

Elk Draw Odds

SeasonTagsApplicantsDraw %Pts (n/p)
Rifle — General Type 1 either sex (resident) 10159616.9% —
Rifle — General Type 1 either sex (nonresident) 21671.2% —
Rifle — General Type 4 antlerless (resident) 633100.0% —
Rifle — General Type 4 antlerless (nonresident) 33100.0% —
Rifle — General Type 5 antlerless (resident) 168126100.0% —
Rifle — General Type 5 antlerless (nonresident) 6785.7% —

Data from 2026 draw results. Each row is one residency pool — read the label before the number. This agency publishes no point thresholds, so the Pts column stays blank and these are pool odds, not what a point total draws.

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Wyoming uses a preference-point draw with a 75/25 split for non-residents — 75% of tags go to highest-point applicants, and 25% are allocated via a random draw that ignores points. Residents follow a similar preference structure. Build points steadily and monitor the WGFD draw statistics each summer.

Unit Logistics & Expectations

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Frequently Asked Questions

How do I apply for a Wyoming Area 062 elk tag?
Apply through the WGFD online license portal during the non-resident or resident application window. Wyoming uses a preference-point system — applicants with more points have priority in the 75% preference draw, with the remaining 25% allocated by random draw that ignores points.
What is the best season to hunt Area 062 elk?
Season dates are set annually by the WGFD Commission and vary by license type. Refer to the current year's regulation brochure on the WGFD website for exact opening and closing dates before applying.
Why is Area 62 success lower than adjacent areas?
It's primarily a pressure story — Casper proximity means heavy opening-weekend hunter density. Midweek hunts perform much better.
Can I do Area 62 as a day-trip from Casper?
Yes. Most Area 62 access is within 30-60 minutes of Casper, making it a practical day-hunt unit.

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Sources & Verification

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

  1. WGFD Hunt Planner — Wyoming Game and Fish Department · supports: Hunt area boundaries, Season dates, License types · accessed 2026-04-17
  2. WGFD Regulations — Wyoming Game and Fish Department · supports: Commission regulations, Season proclamations, License quotas · accessed 2026-04-17
  3. WGFD Applications & Drawings — Wyoming Game and Fish Department · supports: Preference point system, Draw schedule, Application deadlines · accessed 2026-04-17
  4. WGFD Hunt Planner — Pronghorn Antelope — Wyoming Game and Fish Department · supports: Area 62 boundaries, Season structure, License quotas · accessed 2026-04-17
  5. 2025 Wyoming Antelope Hunting Regulations — Wyoming Game and Fish Department · supports: Season dates, License classes, Reduced-price tags · accessed 2026-04-17
  6. BLM Casper Field Office — Bureau of Land Management · supports: Public land access, Surface ownership, Road network · accessed 2026-04-17