Wyoming Elk Area 053
Hunt Area 053 had 4 NR elk tags with 38 applicants in 2023. NR draw rate: 15.82%. Minimum 9 preference points needed. 3 years of data from WGFD.
4
NR Tags (2023)
38
Applicants
15.82%
NR Draw Rate
9
Min Points
9
Guaranteed At
NR Draw Rate Trend
Overall nonresident draw success rate by year
Point Creep — Minimum Points to Draw
Lowest preference point level where at least one applicant drew a tag
Tags vs Applicants
NR tags available vs first-choice applicants
Preference Point Distribution (2023)
First-choice applicants and tags drawn at each preference point level
Hunt Types — 2023
| Type | Description | Quota | Applicants | Drawn | Draw % | Min Pts | Guaranteed |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | ANY ELK | 1 | 17 | 2 | 11.76% | — | — |
| 2 | ANY ELK | 2 | 7 | 2 | 28.57% | 9 | 9 |
| 9 | ANY ELK, ARCHERY ONL | 1 | 14 | 1 | 7.14% | 12 | 12 |
Historical Draw Data
| Year | Total Quota | Total Applicants | NR Draw % | Min Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 8 | 34 | 29.41% | 8 |
| 2022 | 8 | 20 | 25% | 3 |
| 2023 | 4 | 38 | 13.16% | 9 |