Can nonresidents hunt elk in Wyoming?

Yes. Nonresidents can hunt elk in Wyoming through a draw license.

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Wyoming Elk Hunting

Plan your Wyoming elk hunt with season dates, license options, and hunting opportunities organized by unit. Browse available private-land hunts and book access directly from landowners.

Last updated October 20, 2026 by Aricin Rotarius

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Browse private-land elk hunts across Wyoming, organized by unit, and book directly with landowners.

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Unit 117

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Only 3 Hunts Offered

WY Unit 117 Elk Hunt - Timbered Ridges & Rugged Draws

1,105 Acres at Fisher Ranch in Newcastle, WY

Starting Price $1,000 / Guest

1 Guest

2 Days

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Unit 129

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Accepting Bookings Apr. 1

Early Season Cow Elk Hunt - Unit 129 - Lodging Included

7,205 Acres at Laurel Leaf Land Co. East | Elk & Turkey in Rozet, WY

Starting Price $2,100 / Guest

1 Guest

3 Days

RV Friendly

Accepting Bookings Apr. 1

Late Season Cow Elk Hunt - Unit 129 - Lodging Included

7,205 Acres at Laurel Leaf Land Co. East | Elk & Turkey in Rozet, WY

Starting Price $1,500 / Guest

1 Guest

3 Days

RV Friendly

Accepting Bookings Feb. 1

5-Day Bull Elk Hunt - Unit 129 - Lodging Included

7,205 Acres at Laurel Leaf Land Co. East | Elk & Turkey in Rozet, WY

Starting Price $4,000 / Guest

1 Guest

5 Days

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Wyoming Elk Licenses

Resident Licenses

License	Availability	Eligibility	Price
RESIDENT ELK MILITARY COMBAT	—	Military combat; Veteran	$0.00
RESIDENT ELK COMMISSIONER	—	—	$57.00
RESIDENT COW/CALF ELK	Draw	—	$43.00$5.00 application fee
COW/CALF. If applying for license through drawing, application fee must also be remitted.
RESIDENT ELK	Draw	—	$57.00$5.00 application fee
If applying for license through drawing, application fee must also be remitted.
RESIDENT COW/CALF ELK LANDOWNER	Draw	Landowner	$43.00$5.00 application fee
COW/CALF. If applying for license through drawing, application fee must also be remitted.
RESIDENT COW/CALF ELK PIONEER	Draw	Pioneer	$5.00$5.00 application fee
COW/CALF. If applying for license through drawing, application fee must also be remitted.
RESIDENT COW/CALF ELK PIONEER HERITAGE	Draw	Pioneer heritage	$27.00$5.00 application fee
COW/CALF. If applying for license through drawing, application fee must also be remitted.
RESIDENT COW/CALF ELK PIONEER HERITAGE LANDOWNER	Draw	Landowner; Pioneer heritage	$27.00$5.00 application fee
COW/CALF. If applying for license through drawing, application fee must also be remitted.
RESIDENT COW/CALF ELK PIONEER LANDOWNER	Draw	Landowner; Pioneer	$5.00$5.00 application fee
COW/CALF. If applying for license through drawing, application fee must also be remitted.
RESIDENT COW/CALF ELK YOUTH	Draw	Youth hunters	$20.00$5.00 application fee
COW/CALF. If applying for license through drawing, application fee must also be remitted.
RESIDENT COW/CALF ELK YOUTH LANDOWNER	Draw	Youth hunters; Landowner	$20.00$5.00 application fee
COW/CALF. If applying for license through drawing, application fee must also be remitted.
RESIDENT ELK LANDOWNER	Draw	Landowner	$57.00$5.00 application fee
If applying for license through drawing, application fee must also be remitted.
RESIDENT ELK PIONEER	Draw	Pioneer	$5.00$5.00 application fee
If applying for license through drawing, application fee must also be remitted.
RESIDENT ELK PIONEER HERITAGE	Draw	Pioneer heritage	$35.00$5.00 application fee
If applying for license through drawing, application fee must also be remitted.
RESIDENT ELK PIONEER HERITAGE LANDOWNER	Draw	Landowner; Pioneer heritage	$35.00$5.00 application fee
If applying for license through drawing, application fee must also be remitted.
RESIDENT ELK PIONEER LANDOWNER	Draw	Landowner; Pioneer	$5.00$5.00 application fee
If applying for license through drawing, application fee must also be remitted.
RESIDENT ELK YOUTH	Draw	Youth hunters	$25.00$5.00 application fee
If applying for license through drawing, application fee must also be remitted.
RESIDENT ELK YOUTH LANDOWNER	Draw	Youth hunters; Landowner	$25.00$5.00 application fee
If applying for license through drawing, application fee must also be remitted.

Nonresident Licenses

License	Availability	Eligibility	Price
NONRESIDENT ELK COMMISSIONER	—	—	$692.00
NONRESIDENT COW/CALF ELK	Draw	—	$288.00$15.00 application fee
COW/CALF. If applying for license through drawing, application fee must also be remitted.
NONRESIDENT ELK & FISHING PRIV	Draw	—	$692.00$15.00 application fee
Includes fishing privilege. If applying for license through drawing, application fee must also be remitted.
NONRESIDENT ELK SPECIAL & FISHING PRIV	Draw	—	$1,950.00$15.00 application fee
SPECIAL. Includes fishing privilege. If applying for license through drawing, application fee must also be remitted.
NONRESIDENT COW/CALF ELK YOUTH	Draw	Youth hunters	$100.00$15.00 application fee
COW/CALF. If applying for license through drawing, application fee must also be remitted.
NONRESIDENT COW/CALF ELK YOUTH LANDOWNER	Draw	Youth hunters; Landowner	$100.00$15.00 application fee
COW/CALF. If applying for license through drawing, application fee must also be remitted.
NONRESIDENT ELK LANDOWNER & FISHING PRIV	Draw	Landowner	$692.00$15.00 application fee
Includes fishing privilege. If applying for license through drawing, application fee must also be remitted.
NONRESIDENT ELK YOUTH & FISHING PRIV	Draw	Youth hunters	$275.00$15.00 application fee
Includes fishing privilege. If applying for license through drawing, application fee must also be remitted.
NONRESIDENT ELK YOUTH LANDOWNER & FISHING PRIV	Draw	Youth hunters; Landowner	$275.00$15.00 application fee
Includes fishing privilege. If applying for license through drawing, application fee must also be remitted.
NONRESIDENT LANDOWNER COW/CALF ELK	Draw	Landowner	$288.00$15.00 application fee
COW/CALF. If applying for license through drawing, application fee must also be remitted.
Nonresident Elk Pref Point	—	—	$52.00
Nonresident Youth Elk Pref Point	—	Youth hunters	$10.00