Elk Hunt Area 104, Lincoln: harvest, draw results and public land
Elk Hunt Area 104 (Lincoln) covers 676 square miles in WGFD's Green River Region and is 71.2% public land, most of it BLM (170,097 acres), measured from USGS PAD-US 4.1 and Office of State Lands data. WGFD's 2025 harvest report estimates 1,642 active hunters took 588 elk here, 35.8% success. The 2026 season table lists 6 license rows here, including general license seasons.
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.
National forestBLMState trust landBureau of ReclamationNational wildlife refugeNational park (no general hunting)Area 104Neighboring areasWGFD access areaLakeHighway
| WGFD region | Green River Region |
|---|---|
| Herd unit | West Green River (428) |
| Size | 676 square miles (432,423 acres) |
| Public land | 71.2% (308,014 acres) |
| Harvest, 2025 | 588 (35.8% of 1,642 active hunters) |
| General license seasons, 2026 | Oct 15 to Oct 24 (Any elk); Oct 25 to Nov 30 (Antlerless elk) |
| Limited quota license types, 2026 | Type 6, Type 7 |
| Special archery opens | September 1 |
| Towns in and near it | Cokeville, Taylor, Diamondville, Kemmerer and Opal |
How much public land is in Elk Area 104?
71.2% of elk Area 104 is public land open to hunting under its manager's rules: 308,014 of 432,423 acres. The largest share is BLM, 170,097 acres or 39.3% of the area.
| Manager | Acres | Share of Area 104 |
|---|---|---|
| BLM | 170,097 | 39.3% |
| National forest | 106,127 | 24.5% |
| State trust land | 31,655 | 7.3% |
| National park (no general hunting) | 8,311 | 1.9% |
| National wildlife refuge | 5,993 | 1.4% |
| Bureau of Reclamation | 135 | under 0.1% |
State trust land by access: the Office of State Lands and Investments' own parcel layer has 32,109 acres here (a few parcels overlap federal land in the source maps, so this can differ a little from the table). 22,485 acres next to other public land, 9,263 acres road access or reached from other state land and 361 acres no known public access. State trust land is open to hunting where it can be reached legally, but not to camping or open fires.
8,311 acres are National Park Service land, where general hunting licenses are not valid.
WGFD access areas in Elk Area 104
Public Access Area: Viva Naughton (1,567 acres here).
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 104?
WGFD estimates 588 elk were taken in elk Area 104 in 2025: 182 bulls, 36 spikes, 278 cows and 92 calves. 1,642 hunters hunted, and 35.8% of them took an animal. Residents: 1,343 hunters, 35% success; nonresidents: 299 hunters, 39.5% success.
| Year | Active hunters | Harvest | Bulls | Spikes | Cows | Calves | Hunter success | Hunter days | Days per animal |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 1,642 | 588 | 182 | 36 | 278 | 92 | 35.8% | 11,643 | 19.8 |
| 2024 | 1,760 | 558 | 203 | 37 | 249 | 69 | 31.7% | 10,355 | 18.6 |
| 2023 | 1,267 | 378 | 135 | 9 | 190 | 44 | 29.8% | 9,257 | 24.5 |
| 2022 | 1,562 | 633 | 268 | 48 | 260 | 57 | 40.5% | 9,901 | 15.6 |
| 2021 | 1,446 | 461 | 174 | 68 | 166 | 53 | 31.9% | 8,568 | 18.6 |
| License type | Licenses sold | Active licenses | Harvest | Success | Days |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Type 6 | 500 | 412 | 129 | 31.3% | 2,997 |
| Type 7 | 200 | 160 | 115 | 71.9% | 525 |
| General | not limited | 1,226 | 344 | 28.1% | 8,121 |
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 104 in 2026?
General license seasons: October 15 to 24 (any elk); October 25 to November 30 (antlerless elk). Special archery seasons open September 1. Every row WGFD prints for Area 104:
| License type | Special archery season | Regular season | Quota | WGFD's limitations |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| General | Sep 1 to Sep 30 | Oct 15 to Oct 24 | Any elk | |
| General | Oct 25 to Nov 30 | Antlerless elk | ||
| Type 6 | Sep 1 to Sep 30 | Oct 15 to Dec 7 | 500 | Cow or calf; also valid in Area 105 in Lincoln County |
| Type 7 | Aug 15 to Aug 31 | 200 | Cow or calf valid on or within one-half (1/2) mile of irrigated land | |
| Type 7 | Sep 1 to Sep 30 | Dec 15 to Dec 31 | Cow or calf; also valid in Area 105 in Lincoln County | |
| Type 7 | Jan 1 to Jan 31 | Cow or calf valid on private land or west of U.S. Highway 30 or east of Rock Creek within the Twin Creek drainage |
Source: WGFD Commission Chapter 7 (final, April 2026), page 19. 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 104?
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, reduced price, random | 80 | 211 | not published | |
| Residents | 420 | 273 | not published |
| Drawing | Licenses | First-choice applicants | Drawn | Fewest points that drew |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nonresidents, reduced price, random | 31 | 50 | not published | |
| Residents | 168 | 214 | not published |
Nonresidents hunt the general license here on WGFD's Region W general license. In the 2026 draw it had 2,683 licenses; 5,652 nonresidents put it first in the regular preference point drawing and 1,208 were drawn.
Source: WGFD 2026 elk demand report, nonresident reduced price 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.
How do you get to Elk Area 104?
Highways through the area: US 30 (about 39 miles inside it), WY 89 (about 23 miles inside it), WY 232 (about 12 miles inside it) and WY 233 (about 3 miles inside it). Towns inside: Cokeville and Taylor. Nearby: Diamondville (on the line), Kemmerer (on the line), Opal (11 miles) and Afton (12 miles).
Which elk hunt areas border Area 104?
Elk Area 104 touches 5 other elk hunt areas. Their size, public land and latest WGFD harvest, for comparison:
| Hunt area | Name | Square miles | Public land | Harvest (year) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Area 90 | Upper Greys River | 221 | 100% | 116 (2025) |
| Area 91 | Salt River | 465 | 60.5% | 516 (2025) |
| Area 102 | West Green River | 1,490 | 73.6% | 559 (2025) |
| Area 103 | Raymond Mountain | 265 | 76.5% | 308 (2025) |
| Area 105 | Carter Lease | 1,698 | 51.6% | 214 (2025) |
Questions hunters ask
How much public land is in Elk Area 104?
71.2% of elk Area 104 is public land: 308,014 of its 432,423 acres, the largest share BLM (170,097 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 104?
WGFD's 2025 harvest report puts hunter success at 35.8%: 1,642 active hunters took 588 elk. In 2024 it was 31.7% (558 taken). WGFD estimates these numbers from its hunter survey.
When does elk season open in Elk Area 104 in 2026?
The special archery season opens September 1. The earliest regular season row opens August 15 and the latest closes January 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 104?
WGFD's 2026 demand reports list 2 limited quota hunts for elk Area 104. The largest, Type 6, had 500 licenses and 484 first-choice applicants across its drawings.
What is the closest town to Elk Area 104?
Cokeville and Taylor are inside the hunt area. Just outside: Diamondville (on the line), Kemmerer (on the line) and Opal (11 miles).
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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 19.
- 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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