Elk Hunt Area 122, Pine Ridge: harvest, draw results and public land
Elk Hunt Area 122 (Pine Ridge) covers 1,275 square miles in WGFD's Casper Region and is 26.5% public land, most of it BLM (136,743 acres), measured from USGS PAD-US 4.1 and Office of State Lands data. WGFD's 2025 harvest report estimates 392 active hunters took 288 elk here, 73.5% success. The 2026 season table lists 5 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 ReclamationArea 122Neighboring areasWGFD access areaLakeHighway
| WGFD region | Casper Region |
|---|---|
| Herd unit | Pine Ridge (743) |
| Size | 1,275 square miles (816,046 acres) |
| Public land | 26.5% (215,996 acres) |
| Harvest, 2025 | 288 (73.5% of 392 active hunters) |
| Limited quota license types, 2026 | Type 1, Type 2, Type 6, Type 8 |
| Special archery opens | September 1 |
| Towns in and near it | Evansville, Rolling Hills, Edgerton, Midwest, Bar Nunn and Glenrock |
How much public land is in Elk Area 122?
26.5% of elk Area 122 is public land open to hunting under its manager's rules: 215,996 of 816,046 acres. The largest share is BLM, 136,743 acres or 16.8% of the area.
| Manager | Acres | Share of Area 122 |
|---|---|---|
| BLM | 136,743 | 16.8% |
| State trust land | 69,464 | 8.5% |
| Bureau of Reclamation | 9,789 | 1.2% |
State trust land by access: the Office of State Lands and Investments' own parcel layer has 69,535 acres here (a few parcels overlap federal land in the source maps, so this can differ a little from the table). 34,604 acres road access or reached from other state land, 18,193 acres next to other public land and 16,738 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.
WGFD access areas in Elk Area 122
Public Access Area: Ogalalla Ranch (786 acres here). Walk-In Hunting: 2 areas covering 4,472 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 122?
WGFD estimates 288 elk were taken in elk Area 122 in 2025: 141 bulls, 3 spikes, 144 cows and 0 calves. 392 hunters hunted, and 73.5% of them took an animal. Residents: 174 hunters, 74.7% success; nonresidents: 218 hunters, 72.5% success.
| Year | Active hunters | Harvest | Bulls | Spikes | Cows | Calves | Hunter success | Hunter days | Days per animal |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 392 | 288 | 141 | 3 | 144 | 0 | 73.5% | 1,739 | 6.0 |
| 2024 | 380 | 310 | 100 | 2 | 185 | 23 | 81.6% | 2,035 | 6.6 |
| 2023 | 327 | 187 | 69 | 0 | 111 | 7 | 57.2% | 1,528 | 8.2 |
| 2022 | 292 | 204 | 54 | 3 | 127 | 20 | 69.9% | 891 | 4.4 |
| 2021 | 239 | 166 | 63 | 0 | 97 | 6 | 69.5% | 711 | 4.3 |
| License type | Licenses sold | Active licenses | Harvest | Success | Days |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Type 1 | 154 | 125 | 82 | 65.6% | 765 |
| Type 2 | 134 | 108 | 71 | 65.7% | 357 |
| Type 6 | 128 | 96 | 55 | 57.3% | 331 |
| Type 8 | 162 | 120 | 80 | 66.7% | 286 |
Source: WGFD 2025 elk harvest report, page 20 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 122 in 2026?
No general license season; every license here is limited quota. Special archery seasons open September 1. Every row WGFD prints for Area 122:
| License type | Special archery season | Regular season | Quota | WGFD's limitations |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Type 1 | Sep 1 to Sep 30 | Oct 1 to Nov 30 | 150 | Any elk |
| Type 1 | Dec 1 to Dec 31 | Antlerless elk | ||
| Type 2 | Oct 10 to Nov 30 | 150 | Antlered elk five (5) points or less on either antler | |
| Type 6 | Sep 1 to Sep 30 | Oct 1 to Dec 31 | 150 | Cow or calf |
| Type 8 | Aug 1 to Jan 31 | Unlimited | Cow or calf valid on private land |
Source: WGFD Commission Chapter 7 (final, April 2026), page 21. 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 122?
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 | 44 | not published | |
| Nonresidents, special, random | 2 | 25 | not published | |
| Residents | 120 | 67 | not published | |
| Nonresidents, regular, preference points | 11 | 55 | 11 | 11 |
| Nonresidents, special, preference points | 8 | 33 | 8 | 10 |
| Drawing | Licenses | First-choice applicants | Drawn | Fewest points that drew |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nonresidents, regular, random | 5 | 38 | not published | |
| Nonresidents, special, random | 2 | 0 | not published | |
| Residents | 126 | 0 | not published | |
| Nonresidents, regular, preference points | 15 | 55 | 17 | 2 |
| Nonresidents, special, preference points | 8 | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| Drawing | Licenses | First-choice applicants | Drawn | Fewest points that drew |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nonresidents, reduced price, random | 24 | 10 | not published | |
| Residents | 138 | 18 | not published |
| Drawing | Licenses | First-choice applicants | Drawn | Fewest points that drew |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nonresidents, reduced price, random | no limit | 5 | not published | |
| Residents | no limit | 0 | 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 122?
Highways through the area: I-25 (about 21 miles inside it), US 87 (about 21 miles inside it), WY 387 (about 16 miles inside it), WY 95 (about 14 miles inside it) and WY 259 (about 14 miles inside it). Towns inside: Evansville, Rolling Hills, Edgerton and Antelope Hills. Nearby: Midwest (on the line), Bar Nunn (on the line), Glenrock (on the line) and Casper (on the line).
Which elk hunt areas border Area 122?
Elk Area 122 touches 4 other elk hunt areas. Their size, public land and latest WGFD harvest, for comparison:
| Hunt area | Name | Square miles | Public land | Harvest (year) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Area 19 | Muddy Mountain | 743 | 45% | 287 (2025) |
| Area 120 | Buffalo Creek | 1,451 | 65.9% | 192 (2025) |
| Area 126 | Lost Springs | 5,489 | 18% | 367 (2025) |
| Area 129 | Non-Herd Unit | 7,750 | 18.3% | 1,087 (2025) |
Questions hunters ask
How much public land is in Elk Area 122?
26.5% of elk Area 122 is public land: 215,996 of its 816,046 acres, the largest share BLM (136,743 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 122?
WGFD's 2025 harvest report puts hunter success at 73.5%: 392 active hunters took 288 elk. In 2024 it was 81.6% (310 taken). WGFD estimates these numbers from its hunter survey.
When does elk season open in Elk Area 122 in 2026?
The special archery season opens September 1. The earliest regular season row opens August 1 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 122?
WGFD's 2026 demand reports list 4 limited quota hunts for elk Area 122. The largest, Type 6, had 162 licenses and 28 first-choice applicants across its drawings.
What is the closest town to Elk Area 122?
Evansville, Rolling Hills and Edgerton are inside the hunt area. Just outside: Midwest (on the line), Bar Nunn (on the line) and Glenrock (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 21.
- 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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