Wyoming Draw Odds for Residents and Nonresidents
Wyoming elk, deer and antelope (pronghorn) draw odds for every hunt area and type: resident random-draw odds and nonresident preference-point odds from WGFD's 2023 to 2026 demand reports, with a next-year point-creep estimate.
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Deadlines
Nonresident elk: Jan 2 to Feb 2 on WGFD's current dates table (results in May). Confirm the 2027 close date on WGFD's page. Applications open Jan 2 and close Jun 1 on WGFD's current dates table (results in mid-June). Confirm the 2027 dates on WGFD's page.
Deadline reminder: Wyoming nonresident elk draw
Deadline Feb 2, 2027. Per WGFD's current dates table (Jan 2 to Feb 2).
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Deadline reminder: Wyoming limited quota draw
Deadline Jun 1, 2027. Per WGFD's current dates table (Jan 2 to Jun 1).
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Frequently asked questions
Do Wyoming residents use preference points?
Not for elk, deer or antelope. Resident licenses are drawn at random, so the odds are the quota over first-choice applicants.
How do nonresident points work in Wyoming?
Most nonresident licenses go to a preference-point draw, highest points first; the rest go to a random draw that also includes everyone who missed in the point draw.
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Texas drawn hunt deadlines (Jul to Nov) and Western draw windows (Jan to Jun), plus results when they post. Sign up and get the free 2027 draw deadline calendar (PDF). Unsubscribe anytime.