Elk Hunt Area 100, Steamboat: harvest, draw results and public land
Elk Hunt Area 100 (Steamboat) covers 3,735 square miles in WGFD's Green River Region and is 72.6% public land, most of it BLM (1,596,743 acres), measured from USGS PAD-US 4.1 and Office of State Lands data. WGFD's 2025 harvest report estimates 569 active hunters took 425 elk here, 74.7% success. The 2026 season table lists 6 license rows here.
Data updated October 2026. Harvest: WGFD reports for 2021 to 2025. Seasons: WGFD Commission Chapter 7, final April 2026. Draw: WGFD 2026 demand reports. Land: PAD-US 4.1 and the Office of State Lands, read 2026-10-18.
BLMState trust landBureau of ReclamationNational wildlife refugeArea 100Neighboring areasWGFD access areaLakeHighway
| WGFD region | Green River Region (also Lander) |
|---|---|
| Herd unit | Steamboat (426) |
| Size | 3,735 square miles (2,390,568 acres) |
| Public land | 72.6% (1,735,574 acres) |
| Harvest, 2025 | 425 (74.7% of 569 active hunters) |
| Limited quota license types, 2026 | Type 1, Type 2, Type 4, Type 5, Type 7 |
| Special archery opens | September 1 |
| Towns in and near it | Superior, North Rock Springs, Eden, Wamsutter, Rock Springs and Green River |
How much public land is in Elk Area 100?
72.6% of elk Area 100 is public land open to hunting under its manager's rules: 1,735,574 of 2,390,568 acres. The largest share is BLM, 1,596,743 acres or 66.8% of the area.
| Manager | Acres | Share of Area 100 |
|---|---|---|
| BLM | 1,596,743 | 66.8% |
| Bureau of Reclamation | 71,524 | 3% |
| State trust land | 67,307 | 2.8% |
| National wildlife refuge | 11,817 | 0.5% |
State trust land by access: the Office of State Lands and Investments' own parcel layer has 67,453 acres here (a few parcels overlap federal land in the source maps, so this can differ a little from the table). 44,504 acres next to other public land, 15,238 acres road access or reached from other state land, 6,775 acres no known public access and 936 acres possible access by water. State trust land is open to hunting where it can be reached legally, but not to camping or open fires.
WGFD access areas in Elk Area 100
Walk-In Hunting: 3 areas covering 22,557 acres of private land enrolled in WGFD's Access Yes program.
Measured by FilledTag inside WGFD's hunt area boundary (WGFD elk hunt areas) from USGS PAD-US 4.1 (federal land) and the Office of State Lands and Investments (state trust land). Access areas: WGFD's WHMA, PAA, HMA and Walk-In boundaries. Wilderness: USFS wilderness boundaries as WGFD publishes them.
How many elk are harvested in Elk Area 100?
WGFD estimates 425 elk were taken in elk Area 100 in 2025: 226 bulls, 17 spikes, 166 cows and 16 calves. 569 hunters hunted, and 74.7% of them took an animal. Residents: 474 hunters, 73.8% success; nonresidents: 95 hunters, 78.9% success.
| Year | Active hunters | Harvest | Bulls | Spikes | Cows | Calves | Hunter success | Hunter days | Days per animal |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 569 | 425 | 226 | 17 | 166 | 16 | 74.7% | 3,021 | 7.1 |
| 2024 | 801 | 566 | 238 | 11 | 284 | 33 | 70.7% | 4,675 | 8.3 |
| 2023 | 776 | 596 | 212 | 4 | 322 | 58 | 76.8% | 4,015 | 6.7 |
| 2022 | 754 | 591 | 268 | 4 | 297 | 22 | 78.4% | 3,462 | 5.9 |
| 2021 | 999 | 769 | 254 | 3 | 465 | 47 | 77% | 5,062 | 6.6 |
| License type | Licenses sold | Active licenses | Harvest | Success | Days |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Type 1 | 203 | 201 | 175 | 87.1% | 1,267 |
| Type 2 | 102 | 102 | 76 | 74.5% | 596 |
| Type 4 | 102 | 98 | 63 | 64.3% | 378 |
| Type 5 | 151 | 147 | 103 | 70.1% | 675 |
| Type 7 | 53 | 25 | 8 | 32% | 105 |
Source: WGFD 2025 elk harvest report, page 18 of the PDF; earlier years from 2024, 2023, 2022 and 2021. WGFD counts a hunter as active if he hunted. Days per animal is worked out from WGFD's own two figures. A bull, in WGFD's tables, is a branch-antlered bull; spikes are counted apart.
When is elk season in Elk Area 100 in 2026?
No general license season; every license here is limited quota. Special archery seasons open September 1. Every row WGFD prints for Area 100:
| License type | Special archery season | Regular season | Quota | WGFD's limitations |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Type 1 | Sep 1 to Sep 30 | Oct 9 to Oct 31 | 200 | Any elk |
| Type 2 | Sep 1 to Oct 19 | 100 | Any elk valid within two (2) miles of the Farson-Eden Irrigation Project | |
| Type 2 | Sep 1 to Sep 30 | Oct 20 to Nov 9 | Antlered elk four (4) points or less on either antler; any elk valid within two (2) miles of the Farson-Eden Irrigation Project | |
| Type 4 | Sep 1 to Sep 30 | Oct 16 to Nov 9 | 75 | Antlerless elk |
| Type 5 | Sep 1 to Sep 30 | Nov 10 to Dec 31 | 75 | Antlerless elk |
| Type 7 | Sep 1 to Sep 30 | Oct 1 to Oct 31 | 25 | Cow or calf valid east of U.S. Highway 191, south of Sweetwater County Road 17 and Sweetwater County Road 15, and west of Sweetwater County Road 19 |
Source: WGFD Commission Chapter 7 (final, April 2026), page 18. WGFD can change a season by emergency rule: check WGFD's regulations page before you go.
What did the 2026 draw look like in Elk Area 100?
From WGFD's 2026 initial drawing demand reports: each limited quota hunt's licenses, its first-choice applicants in each drawing, how many were drawn in the preference point drawings, and the fewest points that drew. WGFD does not publish how many drew in the random drawings. The rules for points and the deadlines are on the Wyoming draw page.
| Drawing | Licenses | First-choice applicants | Drawn | Fewest points that drew |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nonresidents, regular, random | 3 | 910 | not published | |
| Nonresidents, special, random | 2 | 233 | not published | |
| Residents | 138 | 3,996 | not published | |
| Nonresidents, regular, preference points | 10 | 921 | 11 | 20 |
| Nonresidents, special, preference points | 8 | 241 | 8 | 19 |
| Drawing | Licenses | First-choice applicants | Drawn | Fewest points that drew |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nonresidents, regular, random | 2 | 51 | not published | |
| Nonresidents, special, random | 1 | 17 | not published | |
| Residents | 83 | 304 | not published | |
| Nonresidents, regular, preference points | 7 | 58 | 7 | 11 |
| Nonresidents, special, preference points | 6 | 24 | 7 | 8 |
| Drawing | Licenses | First-choice applicants | Drawn | Fewest points that drew |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nonresidents, regular, random | 1 | 39 | not published | |
| Nonresidents, special, random | 1 | 0 | not published | |
| Residents | 63 | 228 | not published | |
| Nonresidents, regular, preference points | 6 | 45 | 6 | 6 |
| Nonresidents, special, preference points | 4 | 4 | 4 | 0 |
| Drawing | Licenses | First-choice applicants | Drawn | Fewest points that drew |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nonresidents, regular, random | 2 | 39 | not published | |
| Nonresidents, special, random | 1 | 0 | not published | |
| Residents | 63 | 260 | not published | |
| Nonresidents, regular, preference points | 7 | 46 | 7 | 3 |
| Nonresidents, special, preference points | 4 | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| Drawing | Licenses | First-choice applicants | Drawn | Fewest points that drew |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nonresidents, reduced price, random | 4 | 95 | not published | |
| Residents | 20 | 654 | not published |
Source: WGFD 2026 elk demand report, nonresident preference point drawing and the other 2026 demand reports on WGFD's draw results page. Applicants who miss in a nonresident preference point drawing go on to the random drawing, so one person can be counted in both. On some rows WGFD prints more licenses drawn than the quota; they are shown as printed.
How do you get to Elk Area 100?
Highways through the area: WY 28 (about 49 miles inside it), US 191 (about 41 miles inside it), I-80 (about 28 miles inside it), US 30 (about 28 miles inside it) and WY 372 (about 15 miles inside it). Towns inside: Superior, North Rock Springs, Eden, Reliance, James Town and Point of Rocks. Nearby: Wamsutter (on the line), Rock Springs (on the line), Green River (on the line) and Granger (14 miles).
Which elk hunt areas border Area 100?
Elk Area 100 touches 10 other elk hunt areas. Their size, public land and latest WGFD harvest, for comparison:
| Hunt area | Name | Square miles | Public land | Harvest (year) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Area 24 | Green Mountain | 679 | 90.7% | 216 (2025) |
| Area 25 | South Pass | 1,213 | 83.6% | 250 (2025) |
| Area 27 | Upper Sweetwater | 118 | 93.8% | 47 (2025) |
| Area 30 | Aspen Mountain | 552 | 57.4% | 102 (2025) |
| Area 98 | Boulder | 1,931 | 92.2% | 392 (2025) |
| Area 99 | Big Sandy | 688 | 91.5% | 153 (2025) |
| Area 102 | West Green River | 1,490 | 73.6% | 559 (2025) |
| Area 107 | Hickey Mountain | 1,525 | 69.7% | 166 (2025) |
| Area 118 | Shamrock Hills | 1,093 | 66.4% | 112 (2025) |
| Area 124 | Powder Rim | 2,869 | 70.2% | 220 (2025) |
Questions hunters ask
How much public land is in Elk Area 100?
72.6% of elk Area 100 is public land: 1,735,574 of its 2,390,568 acres, the largest share BLM (1,596,743 acres). Measured by FilledTag inside WGFD's boundary from USGS PAD-US 4.1 and Office of State Lands data.
What is the hunter success in Elk Area 100?
WGFD's 2025 harvest report puts hunter success at 74.7%: 569 active hunters took 425 elk. In 2024 it was 70.7% (566 taken). WGFD estimates these numbers from its hunter survey.
When does elk season open in Elk Area 100 in 2026?
The special archery season opens September 1. The earliest regular season row opens September 1 and the latest closes December 31, by WGFD Commission Chapter 7. Each license type has its own dates and limitations, listed on this page.
How many licenses were in the 2026 draw for Elk Area 100?
WGFD's 2026 demand reports list 5 limited quota hunts for elk Area 100. The largest, Type 1, had 161 licenses and 6,301 first-choice applicants across its drawings.
What is the closest town to Elk Area 100?
Superior, North Rock Springs and Eden are inside the hunt area. Just outside: Wamsutter (on the line), Rock Springs (on the line) and Green River (on the line).
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Where these numbers come from
- Harvest, hunters and days: WGFD elk harvest reports, 2021 to 2025, listed here.
- Seasons, quotas and limitations: WGFD Commission Chapter 7 (final, April 2026), page 18.
- Draw: WGFD 2026 demand reports; deadlines and fees on the Wyoming draw page.
- Hunt area boundary: WGFD elk hunt areas. Public land: USGS PAD-US 4.1 (federal land) and the Office of State Lands and Investments (state trust land). Highways and towns: Census TIGER/Line 2024 and the 2024 Gazetteer.
FilledTag is not part of the Wyoming Game and Fish Department. Numbers are copied from WGFD and the other agencies named, or measured by FilledTag from their maps; nothing on this page is estimated by FilledTag. WGFD's regulations are the final word on every rule.
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