Elk Hunt Area 75, Snake River: harvest, draw results and public land
Elk Hunt Area 75 (Snake River) covers 47 square miles in WGFD's Jackson Region and is 1.9% public land, most of it state trust land (528 acres), measured from USGS PAD-US 4.1 and Office of State Lands data. WGFD's 2025 harvest report estimates 17 active hunters took 13 elk here, 76.5% success. The 2026 season table lists 2 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 forestState trust landNational wildlife refugeNational park (no general hunting)Area 75Neighboring areasWGFD access areaLakeHighway
| WGFD region | Jackson Region |
|---|---|
| Herd unit | Jackson (102) |
| Size | 47 square miles (29,980 acres) |
| Public land | 1.9% (582 acres) |
| Harvest, 2025 | 13 (76.5% of 17 active hunters) |
| Limited quota license types, 2026 | Type 4, Type 6 |
| Towns in and near it | Jackson |
How much public land is in Elk Area 75?
1.9% of elk Area 75 is public land open to hunting under its manager's rules: 582 of 29,980 acres. The largest share is state trust land, 528 acres or 1.8% of the area.
| Manager | Acres | Share of Area 75 |
|---|---|---|
| National park (no general hunting) | 29,128 | 97.2% |
| State trust land | 528 | 1.8% |
| National forest | 54 | 0.2% |
| National wildlife refuge | 4 | under 0.1% |
State trust land by access: the Office of State Lands and Investments' own parcel layer has 528 acres here (a few parcels overlap federal land in the source maps, so this can differ a little from the table). 528 acres road access or reached from other state land. State trust land is open to hunting where it can be reached legally, but not to camping or open fires.
29,128 acres are National Park Service land, where general hunting licenses are not valid.
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 75?
WGFD estimates 13 elk were taken in elk Area 75 in 2025: 0 bulls, 0 spikes, 13 cows and 0 calves. 17 hunters hunted, and 76.5% of them took an animal. Residents: 14 hunters, 78.6% success; nonresidents: 3 hunters, 66.7% success.
| Year | Active hunters | Harvest | Bulls | Spikes | Cows | Calves | Hunter success | Hunter days | Days per animal |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 17 | 13 | 0 | 0 | 13 | 0 | 76.5% | 97 | 7.5 |
| 2024 | 26 | 12 | 0 | 0 | 11 | 1 | 46.2% | 139 | 11.6 |
| 2023 | 31 | 13 | 0 | 0 | 13 | 0 | 41.9% | 200 | 15.4 |
| 2022 | 308 | 181 | 0 | 0 | 132 | 49 | 58.8% | 1,491 | 8.2 |
| 2021 | 315 | 96 | 0 | 0 | 74 | 22 | 30.5% | 2,226 | 23.2 |
| License type | Licenses sold | Active licenses | Harvest | Success | Days |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Type 4 | 10 | 8 | 5 | 62.5% | 30 |
| Type 6 | 10 | 9 | 8 | 88.9% | 67 |
Source: WGFD 2025 elk harvest report, page 15 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 75 in 2026?
No general license season; every license here is limited quota. Every row WGFD prints for Area 75:
| License type | Special archery season | Regular season | Quota | WGFD's limitations |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Type 4 | Nov 14 to Dec 6 | 20 | Antlerless elk; except the Snake River Bottom and Antelope Flats portions shall be closed | |
| Type 6 also Area 77 | Nov 14 to Dec 6 | 20 | Cow or calf; except the Snake River Bottom and Antelope Flats portions shall be closed General license and unused limited quota licenses; antlerless elk |
Source: WGFD Commission Chapter 7 (final, April 2026), page 12. 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 75?
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 | 2 | not published | |
| Nonresidents, special, random | 0 | 0 | not published | |
| Residents | 17 | 23 | not published | |
| Nonresidents, regular, preference points | 2 | 4 | 2 | 0 |
| Nonresidents, special, preference points | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Drawing | Licenses | First-choice applicants | Drawn | Fewest points that drew |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nonresidents, reduced price, random | 3 | 58 | not published | |
| Residents | 17 | 51 | 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 75?
Highways through the area: US 26 (about 12 miles inside it), US 89 (about 12 miles inside it) and US 191 (about 12 miles inside it). Nearby: Jackson (7 miles).
Which elk hunt areas border Area 75?
Elk Area 75 touches 3 other elk hunt areas. Their size, public land and latest WGFD harvest, for comparison:
| Hunt area | Name | Square miles | Public land | Harvest (year) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Area 77 | National Elk Refuge | 39 | 0% | 36 (2025) |
| Area 79 | Teton Park | 65 | 0.5% | not reported |
| Area 81 | Spread Creek | 351 | 98.8% | 147 (2025) |
Questions hunters ask
How much public land is in Elk Area 75?
1.9% of elk Area 75 is public land: 582 of its 29,980 acres, the largest share state trust land (528 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 75?
WGFD's 2025 harvest report puts hunter success at 76.5%: 17 active hunters took 13 elk. In 2024 it was 46.2% (12 taken). WGFD estimates these numbers from its hunter survey.
When does elk season open in Elk Area 75 in 2026?
The earliest regular season row opens November 14 and the latest closes December 6, 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 75?
WGFD's 2026 demand reports list 2 limited quota hunts for elk Area 75. The largest, Type 4, had 21 licenses and 30 first-choice applicants across its drawings.
What is the closest town to Elk Area 75?
No town is inside it. The nearest is Jackson (7 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 12.
- 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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