Wyoming Elk Area 097
Hunt Area 097 had 18 NR elk tags with 71 applicants in 2025. NR draw rate: 25.35%. Minimum 6 preference points needed. 5 years of data from WGFD.
18
NR Tags (2025)
71
Applicants
25.35%
NR Draw Rate
6
Min Points
6
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 (2025)
First-choice applicants and tags drawn at each preference point level
Hunt Types — 2025
| Type | Description | Quota | Applicants | Drawn | Draw % | Min Pts | Guaranteed |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | ANY ELK | 18 | 71 | 18 | 25.35% | 6 | 6 |
Historical Draw Data
| Year | Total Quota | Total Applicants | NR Draw % | Min Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 16 | 64 | 26.56% | 3 |
| 2022 | 16 | 73 | 26.03% | 3 |
| 2023 | 16 | 77 | 24.68% | 3 |
| 2024 | 16 | 86 | 18.6% | 5 |
| 2025 | 18 | 71 | 25.35% | 6 |