Elk Hunt Area 58, Sage Creek: harvest, draw results and public land
Elk Hunt Area 58 (Sage Creek) covers 255 square miles in WGFD's Cody Region and is 33% public land, the largest part BLM (23,975 acres), measured from USGS PAD-US 4.1 and Office of State Lands data. WGFD's 2025 harvest report estimates 294 active hunters took 168 elk here, 57.1% success. The 2026 season table lists 3 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.
National forestBLMState trust landBureau of ReclamationArea 58Neighboring areasWGFD access areaLakeHighway
| WGFD region | Cody Region |
|---|---|
| Herd unit | Cody (216) |
| Size | 255 square miles (163,018 acres) |
| Public land | 33% (53,864 acres) |
| Harvest, 2025 | 168 (57.1% of 294 active hunters) |
| Limited quota license types, 2026 | Type 1, Type 6 |
| Special archery opens | September 1 |
| Towns in and near it | Cody and Meeteetse |
How much public land is in Elk Area 58?
33% of elk Area 58 is public land open to hunting under its manager's rules: 53,864 of 163,018 acres. The largest share is BLM, 23,975 acres or 14.7% of the area.
| Manager | Acres | Share of Area 58 |
|---|---|---|
| BLM | 23,975 | 14.7% |
| State trust land | 13,604 | 8.3% |
| National forest | 10,601 | 6.5% |
| Bureau of Reclamation | 5,684 | 3.5% |
State trust land by access: the Office of State Lands and Investments' own parcel layer has 13,780 acres here (a few parcels overlap federal land in the source maps, so this can differ a little from the table). 6,361 acres road access or reached from other state land, 4,791 acres no known public access, 2,586 acres next to other public land and 42 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 58
Public Access Areas: Shoshone River-Sulphur Creek (78 acres here) and South Fork Shoshone River-Cody Canal (48 acres here). Hunter Management Area: Carter Mountain (80,077 acres here). Walk-In Hunting: 1 area covering 2,938 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 58?
WGFD estimates 168 elk were taken in elk Area 58 in 2025: 30 bulls, 0 spikes, 128 cows and 10 calves. 294 hunters hunted, and 57.1% of them took an animal. Residents: 231 hunters, 52.4% success; nonresidents: 63 hunters, 74.6% success.
| Year | Active hunters | Harvest | Bulls | Spikes | Cows | Calves | Hunter success | Hunter days | Days per animal |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 294 | 168 | 30 | 0 | 128 | 10 | 57.1% | 1,943 | 11.6 |
| 2024 | 203 | 103 | 20 | 0 | 76 | 7 | 50.7% | 1,264 | 12.3 |
| 2023 | 150 | 104 | 24 | 0 | 71 | 9 | 69.3% | 1,015 | 9.8 |
| 2022 | 93 | 64 | 33 | 0 | 29 | 2 | 68.8% | 531 | 8.3 |
| 2021 | 95 | 48 | 22 | 2 | 22 | 2 | 50.5% | 618 | 12.9 |
| License type | Licenses sold | Active licenses | Harvest | Success | Days |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Type 1 | 39 | 39 | 30 | 76.9% | 303 |
| Type 6 | 301 | 257 | 138 | 53.7% | 1,640 |
Source: WGFD 2025 elk harvest report, page 13 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 58 in 2026?
No general license season; every license here is limited quota. Special archery seasons open September 1. Every row WGFD prints for Area 58:
| License type | Special archery season | Regular season | Quota | WGFD's limitations |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Type 1 | Sep 1 to Sep 30 | Oct 1 to Nov 30 | 35 | Any elk |
| Type 6 | Sep 1 to Sep 30 | Oct 1 to Dec 21 | 300 | Cow or calf |
| Type 6 | Jan 1 to Jan 15 | Cow or calf |
Source: WGFD Commission Chapter 7 (final, April 2026), page 9. 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 58?
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 | 39 | not published | |
| Nonresidents, special, random | 0 | 12 | not published | |
| Residents | 20 | 201 | not published | |
| Nonresidents, regular, preference points | 3 | 42 | 3 | 19 |
| Nonresidents, special, preference points | 3 | 15 | 3 | 18 |
| Drawing | Licenses | First-choice applicants | Drawn | Fewest points that drew |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nonresidents, reduced price, random | 48 | 127 | not published | |
| Residents | 252 | 297 | 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.
How do you get to Elk Area 58?
Highways through the area: WY 120 (about 11 miles inside it), WY 291 (about 9 miles inside it), US 14 (about 8 miles inside it), US 16 (about 8 miles inside it) and US 20 (about 8 miles inside it). Towns inside: Cody. Nearby: Meeteetse (8 miles).
Which elk hunt areas border Area 58?
Elk Area 58 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 54 | Bald Ridge | 523 | 68% | 195 (2025) |
| Area 56 | Wapiti Ridge | 473 | 87.7% | 212 (2025) |
| Area 59 | Boulder Basin | 393 | 91.1% | 307 (2025) |
| Area 61 | North Greybull River | 385 | 69.3% | 537 (2025) |
| Area 65 | Heart Mountain | 1,679 | 62% | 90 (2025) |
| Area 66 | Basin | 1,915 | 78.2% | 76 (2025) |
Questions hunters ask
How much public land is in Elk Area 58?
33% of elk Area 58 is public land: 53,864 of its 163,018 acres, the largest share BLM (23,975 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 58?
WGFD's 2025 harvest report puts hunter success at 57.1%: 294 active hunters took 168 elk. In 2024 it was 50.7% (103 taken). WGFD estimates these numbers from its hunter survey.
When does elk season open in Elk Area 58 in 2026?
The special archery season opens September 1. The earliest regular season row opens October 1 and the latest closes January 15, 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 58?
WGFD's 2026 demand reports list 2 limited quota hunts for elk Area 58. The largest, Type 6, had 300 licenses and 424 first-choice applicants across its drawings.
What is the closest town to Elk Area 58?
Cody is inside the hunt area. Just outside: Meeteetse (8 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 9.
- 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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