Elk Hunt Area 124, Powder Rim: harvest, draw results and public land
Elk Hunt Area 124 (Powder Rim) covers 2,869 square miles in WGFD's Green River Region and is 70.2% public land, most of it BLM (1,256,222 acres), measured from USGS PAD-US 4.1 and Office of State Lands data. WGFD's 2025 harvest report estimates 270 active hunters took 220 elk here, 81.5% success. The 2026 season table lists 7 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 landArea 124Neighboring areasWGFD access areaLakeHighway
| WGFD region | Green River Region |
|---|---|
| Herd unit | Petition (430) |
| Size | 2,869 square miles (1,835,874 acres) |
| Public land | 70.2% (1,289,427 acres) |
| Harvest, 2025 | 220 (81.5% of 270 active hunters) |
| Limited quota license types, 2026 | Type 1, Type 2, Type 4, Type 7 |
| Special archery opens | September 1 |
| Towns in and near it | Rock Springs, Wamsutter, Table Rock, Baggs, Superior and Dixon |
How much public land is in Elk Area 124?
70.2% of elk Area 124 is public land open to hunting under its manager's rules: 1,289,427 of 1,835,874 acres. The largest share is BLM, 1,256,222 acres or 68.4% of the area.
| Manager | Acres | Share of Area 124 |
|---|---|---|
| BLM | 1,256,222 | 68.4% |
| State trust land | 33,205 | 1.8% |
State trust land by access: the Office of State Lands and Investments' own parcel layer has 33,313 acres here (a few parcels overlap federal land in the source maps, so this can differ a little from the table). 18,927 acres next to other public land, 7,733 acres road access or reached from other state land and 6,653 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 124
Hunter Management Area: Tipton (29,381 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 124?
WGFD estimates 220 elk were taken in elk Area 124 in 2025: 87 bulls, 0 spikes, 113 cows and 20 calves. 270 hunters hunted, and 81.5% of them took an animal. Residents: 220 hunters, 80.9% success; nonresidents: 50 hunters, 84% success.
| Year | Active hunters | Harvest | Bulls | Spikes | Cows | Calves | Hunter success | Hunter days | Days per animal |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 270 | 220 | 87 | 0 | 113 | 20 | 81.5% | 1,864 | 8.5 |
| 2024 | 198 | 162 | 64 | 0 | 92 | 6 | 81.8% | 1,388 | 8.6 |
| 2023 | 159 | 102 | 46 | 0 | 53 | 3 | 64.2% | 932 | 9.1 |
| 2022 | 153 | 114 | 59 | 0 | 43 | 12 | 74.5% | 910 | 8.0 |
| 2021 | 149 | 95 | 42 | 2 | 46 | 5 | 63.8% | 1,146 | 12.1 |
| License type | Licenses sold | Active licenses | Harvest | Success | Days |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Type 1 | 108 | 104 | 87 | 83.7% | 1,045 |
| Type 4 | 151 | 133 | 102 | 76.7% | 643 |
| Type 6 | 52 | 39 | 31 | 79.5% | 176 |
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 124 in 2026?
No general license season; every license here is limited quota. Special archery seasons open September 1. Every row WGFD prints for Area 124:
| License type | Special archery season | Regular season | Quota | WGFD's limitations |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Type 1 | Sep 1 to Sep 30 | Oct 15 to Nov 30 | 100 | Any elk |
| Type 2 | Aug 15 to Oct 24 | 50 | Antlered elk four (4) points or less on either antler valid on private land south of Sand Creek Road (B.L.M. Road 3318) and Poison Buttes Road (Carbon County Road 700) within Carbon County | |
| Type 2 | Oct 25 to Nov 30 | Antlered elk four (4) points or less on either antler | ||
| Type 4 | Sep 1 to Sep 30 | Oct 25 to Nov 30 | 200 | Antlerless elk |
| Type 4 | Dec 1 to Dec 31 | Antlerless elk valid east of Sweetwater County Road 19, and north and east of B.L.M. roads 4409 and 4411, and west of B.L.M. Road 3310 and Sweetwater County Road 23S | ||
| Type 4 | Dec 1 to Jan 31 | Antlerless elk valid south and east of Standard Road/West Hangout Road (B.L.M. Road 3315) within Carbon County | ||
| Type 7 | Oct 25 to Jan 31 | 75 | Cow or calf valid south and east of Standard Road/West Hangout Road (B.L.M. Road 3315) within Carbon County |
Source: WGFD Commission Chapter 7 (final, April 2026), pages 21 to 22. 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 124?
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 | 0 | 443 | not published | |
| Nonresidents, special, random | 0 | 66 | not published | |
| Residents | 57 | 1,271 | not published | |
| Nonresidents, regular, preference points | 3 | 446 | 3 | 20 |
| Nonresidents, special, preference points | 2 | 68 | 2 | 20 |
| Drawing | Licenses | First-choice applicants | Drawn | Fewest points that drew |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nonresidents, regular, random | 1 | 22 | not published | |
| Nonresidents, special, random | 1 | 0 | not published | |
| Residents | 42 | 77 | not published | |
| Nonresidents, regular, preference points | 5 | 28 | 6 | 5 |
| Nonresidents, special, preference points | 3 | 1 | 1 | 4 |
| Drawing | Licenses | First-choice applicants | Drawn | Fewest points that drew |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nonresidents, regular, random | 7 | 37 | not published | |
| Nonresidents, special, random | 3 | 0 | not published | |
| Residents | 168 | 230 | not published | |
| Nonresidents, regular, preference points | 24 | 61 | 24 | 1 |
| Nonresidents, special, preference points | 10 | 0 | 0 |
| Drawing | Licenses | First-choice applicants | Drawn | Fewest points that drew |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nonresidents, reduced price, random | 12 | 55 | not published | |
| Residents | 62 | 135 | 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 124?
Highways through the area: I-80 (about 134 miles inside it), US 30 (about 134 miles inside it), WY 430 (about 20 miles inside it), WY 789 (about 17 miles inside it) and WY 370 (about 5 miles inside it). Towns inside: Rock Springs, Wamsutter and Table Rock. Nearby: Baggs (on the line), Superior (6 miles), Dixon (6 miles) and Green River (14 miles).
Which elk hunt areas border Area 124?
Elk Area 124 touches 6 other elk hunt areas. Their size, public land and latest WGFD harvest, for comparison:
| Hunt area | Name | Square miles | Public land | Harvest (year) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Area 21 | Baggs | 1,002 | 73.2% | 1,400 (2025) |
| Area 30 | Aspen Mountain | 552 | 57.4% | 102 (2025) |
| Area 32 | Pine Mountain | 378 | 96.2% | 116 (2025) |
| Area 100 | Steamboat | 3,735 | 72.6% | 425 (2025) |
| Area 108 | South Rawlins | 574 | 50.7% | 325 (2025) |
| Area 118 | Shamrock Hills | 1,093 | 66.4% | 112 (2025) |
Questions hunters ask
How much public land is in Elk Area 124?
70.2% of elk Area 124 is public land: 1,289,427 of its 1,835,874 acres, the largest share BLM (1,256,222 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 124?
WGFD's 2025 harvest report puts hunter success at 81.5%: 270 active hunters took 220 elk. In 2024 it was 81.8% (162 taken). WGFD estimates these numbers from its hunter survey.
When does elk season open in Elk Area 124 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 124?
WGFD's 2026 demand reports list 4 limited quota hunts for elk Area 124. The largest, Type 4, had 212 licenses and 328 first-choice applicants across its drawings.
What is the closest town to Elk Area 124?
Rock Springs, Wamsutter and Table Rock are inside the hunt area. Just outside: Baggs (on the line), Superior (6 miles) and Dixon (6 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), pages 21 to 22.
- 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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