{"id":2995,"date":"2025-01-31T19:49:20","date_gmt":"2025-01-31T19:49:20","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.hunttalk.com\/strategy\/?p=2995"},"modified":"2025-02-27T21:47:31","modified_gmt":"2025-02-27T21:47:31","slug":"2025-wyoming-elk-application-guide-key-insights-and-tips","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.hunttalk.com\/strategy\/2025\/01\/31\/2025-wyoming-elk-application-guide-key-insights-and-tips\/","title":{"rendered":"2025 Wyoming Elk Application Guide: Key Insights and Tips"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Wyoming remains one of the most sought-after destinations for elk hunters, offering a unique blend of opportunity, quality, and accessibility. With the 2025 application deadlines approaching, it\u2019s time to start planning your hunt.\u00a0 The deadline to apply for Elk is January 31, 2025 (11:59 PM MDT).\u00a0 Remember, non-resident applicants can adjust their applications until May 8th, 2025.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Don&#8217;t want to read this entire article?\u00a0 I break down the entire Wyoming Elk application process on our YouTube Channel. Check it out below!<\/span><\/p><div id=\"huntt-2522531038\" class=\"huntt-mid-content huntt-entity-placement\" style=\"margin-top: 10px;margin-right: 10px;margin-bottom: 10px;\"><script async src=\"\/\/pagead2.googlesyndication.com\/pagead\/js\/adsbygoogle.js?client=ca-pub-1669304083421411\" crossorigin=\"anonymous\"><\/script><ins class=\"adsbygoogle\" style=\"display:block; text-align:center;\" data-ad-client=\"ca-pub-1669304083421411\" \ndata-ad-slot=\"4452452530\" \ndata-ad-layout=\"in-article\"\ndata-ad-format=\"fluid\"><\/ins>\n<script> \n(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); \n<\/script>\n<\/div>\n<p><iframe title=\"How to Draw an ELK Tag in Wyoming | 2025 Application Strategy\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/a-_KFi9GNvY?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" class=\"lazyload\" data-load-mode=\"1\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In this article, I walk through the 2025 changes for Wyoming\u2019s application, the costs, and short to long term strategies to help you maximize your chances of snagging a tag.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">But, if you want way more details, go to<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hunttalk.com\/strategy\/recommends\/gohunt-website-articles\/\"> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">GOHUNT.com<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and sign up for GOHUNT INSIDER. When checking out, use promo code <\/span><b>RANDY<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> to receive $50 store credit to the<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hunttalk.com\/strategy\/recommends\/gohunt-gear-shop-articles\/\"> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">GOHUNT Gear shop<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, a<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.freshtracks.tv\/browse\"> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Fresh Tracks+ annual subscription<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, plus my latest edition of my<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.freshtracks.tv\/randy-s-elk-hunting-e-guide-1\"> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Elk Hunting E-Guide<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.\u00a0 The tools that GOHUNT provides are so valuable during application season.\u00a0 Here&#8217;s some examples of how I&#8217;ll be using GOHUNT to fill out my Wyoming Elk application;<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.avantlink.com\/click.php?tool_type=cl&amp;merchant_id=169eddf5-26e6-48d4-abaa-d0b09ca64199&amp;website_id=e830f0d2-aece-419d-b3c7-02ed34ecdbf5&amp;url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.gohunt.com%2Fbrowse%2Fapplication-strategies%2Fapplication-strategy-how-to-apply-for-wyoming-elk-hunts-strategies-and-tactics\">GOHUNT\u2019s Wyoming Elk Strategy Article<\/a><\/span>\n<ul>\n<li>This comprehensive resource provides in-depth information that&#8217;ll help you understand the important updates for 2025, unit breakdowns, public land hunting opportunities, and much more.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.avantlink.com\/click.php?tool_type=cl&amp;merchant_id=169eddf5-26e6-48d4-abaa-d0b09ca64199&amp;website_id=e830f0d2-aece-419d-b3c7-02ed34ecdbf5&amp;url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.gohunt.com%2Finsider%2Funits%3Fstate%3Dwyoming\">GOHUNT\u2019s Filtering 2.0<\/a>\n<ul>\n<li>I leverage Filtering 2.0 to narrow down units that match my hunting criteria. Whether you\u2019re looking for high-success areas, trophy potential, or easier draw odds, this tool is invaluable for efficient research.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.avantlink.com\/click.php?tool_type=cl&amp;merchant_id=169eddf5-26e6-48d4-abaa-d0b09ca64199&amp;website_id=e830f0d2-aece-419d-b3c7-02ed34ecdbf5&amp;url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.gohunt.com%2Finsider%2Fdraw-odds%3Fstate%3Dwyoming\">GOHUNT\u2019s Draw Odds<\/a>\n<ul>\n<li>I won&#8217;t just look at last year\u2019s draw odds\u2014 I&#8217;ll examine the past five years to identify trends. This historical perspective reveals patterns and helps me make an informed decisions.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2025 Wyoming Elk Application: Important Updates<\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Special tag price increase impact: 2025 marks the first year of historical data to analyze how non-residents responded to the significant price hike for Special tags in 2024. Additionally, the General (GEN) tag split into three areas (West, East, and South) has introduced new dynamics in applicant behavior. While patterns typically take 3-4 years to stabilize, early trends are worth noting.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Non-resident GEN tag increase: While the exact number is still uncertain, sources confirm a modest increase in GEN tags for non-residents in 2025.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Other species changes: Non-resident tag allocations for moose, goat, sheep, and bison have dropped from 25% to 10%, with a late April deadline.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Why Hunt Wyoming Elk?<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Wyoming stands out as one of the best values among western elk states, offering:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A great mix of opportunity and quality.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Very high success rates.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Plenty of accessible public land (approximately 60% of the state is public).<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Understanding Wyoming\u2019s Elk Draw and Point Systems<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Wyoming uses a modified Preference Point system with two draws: Random and Preference, and two price tiers: Regular and Special. Here\u2019s how it works:<\/span><\/p>\n<h4><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1. Special vs. Regular Tags<\/span><\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Same tag, different price: Special tags cost more ($1,965 vs. $707 for Regular) but may offer better draw odds (not always).<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Allocation: 60% of tags go to Regular applicants, and 40% go to Special applicants.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2. Preference Points vs. Random Draw<\/span><\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">75% of tags are allocated based on Preference Points.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">25% of tags are allocated randomly, giving low-point holders a chance.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">3. Wyoming Elk Preference Point Details<\/span><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Wyoming\u2019s Preference Point system is here to stay<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In 2024, the state sold 195,000 non-resident elk points at $50 each.\u00a0 Generating approximately $9,750,000 \u2014 nearly as much as the revenue from the 8,000 non-resident tags sold.\u00a0 Of other things to note, t<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">he point purchase period opens July 1 and runs for four months.\u00a0 <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You must actively apply for a point; it\u2019s not automatic if you\u2019re unsuccessful in the draw.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Costs and Fees<\/span><\/h3>\n<table>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Fee Type<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Cost<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Non-refundable Tag fee\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">$15.00 per species<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Elk Regular tag<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">$707<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Elk Special tag<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">$1,965<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Youth tag<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">$290<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Transaction fee<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2.5% of total application<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Short-Term Options for New Wyoming Elk Applicants<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">With over 195,000 non-residents holding elk points and nearly 19,000 with double-digit points, drawing a premium unit can be challenging. Your best short-term options are general<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> tags in the East, South, and West areas, listed in order of easiest to most difficult.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Access and Opportunity to Hunt Wyoming Elk<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Wyoming offers abundant public land and two state access programs:<\/span><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/wgfd.wyo.gov\/Public-Access\/Hunter-Management-Areas\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Hunter Management Areas (HMA)<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/wgfd.wyo.gov\/Public-Access\/Walk-In-Hunting\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Walk-In Hunting Areas (WIHA)<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Additionally, most units allow hunters to participate in both archery and rifle seasons with the same tag by purchasing an inexpensive archery stamp. This flexibility provides incredible value for those with the time to take advantage of both seasons.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Is Wyoming Worth It?<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Absolutely. Despite declining numbers for deer and antelope, Wyoming remains one of the best-managed states for elk hunting in the West. With high success rates, accessible public land, and a well-structured draw system, it\u2019s a top choice for hunters.\u00a0 But it wouldn&#8217;t be hunting without some struggles!\u00a0 Listen here for an older episode of Hunt Talk Radio with Marcus and I as we discuss some <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hunttalk.com\/strategy\/2019\/12\/20\/episode-122-ep-122-wyoming-late-elk-hunt-debacle\/\">Wyoming Elk hunt mishaps<\/a>.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Final Reminders<\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Deadline: January 31, 2025, for non-resident elk tags.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sign up for <a class=\"thirstylink\" title=\"GOHUNT Website (Articles)\" href=\"https:\/\/www.hunttalk.com\/strategy\/recommends\/gohunt-website-articles\/\">GOHUNT INSIDER<\/a> and use code <\/span><b>RANDY<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> to receive $50 store credit to the<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hunttalk.com\/strategy\/recommends\/gohunt-gear-shop-articles\/\"> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">GOHUNT Gear shop<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, a<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.freshtracks.tv\/browse\"> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Fresh Tracks+ annual subscription<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, plus my latest edition of my<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.freshtracks.tv\/randy-s-elk-hunting-e-guide-1\"> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Elk Hunting E-Guide<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Good luck with your application, and happy hunting!<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><em>Some of the links in this article are affiliate links. 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