Elk Hunt Area 88, Greys Feedground: harvest, draw results and public land
Elk Hunt Area 88 (Greys Feedground) covers 18 square miles in WGFD's Jackson Region and is 63.4% public land, most of it national forest (6,755 acres), measured from USGS PAD-US 4.1 and Office of State Lands data. WGFD's 2025 harvest report estimates 57 active hunters took 32 elk here, 56.1% 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 forestBLMBureau of ReclamationArea 88Neighboring areasWGFD access areaLakeHighway
| WGFD region | Jackson Region |
|---|---|
| Herd unit | Afton (105) |
| Size | 18 square miles (11,662 acres) |
| Public land | 63.4% (7,390 acres) |
| Harvest, 2025 | 32 (56.1% of 57 active hunters) |
| Limited quota license types, 2026 | Type 1 |
| Special archery opens | September 1 |
| Towns in and near it | Alpine, Star Valley Ranch and Thayne |
How much public land is in Elk Area 88?
63.4% of elk Area 88 is public land open to hunting under its manager's rules: 7,390 of 11,662 acres. The largest share is national forest, 6,755 acres or 57.9% of the area.
| Manager | Acres | Share of Area 88 |
|---|---|---|
| National forest | 6,755 | 57.9% |
| BLM | 428 | 3.7% |
| Bureau of Reclamation | 207 | 1.8% |
WGFD access areas in Elk Area 88
Wildlife Habitat Management Area: Greys River (3,042 acres here). Public Access Area: Alpine Wetlands (281 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 88?
WGFD estimates 32 elk were taken in elk Area 88 in 2025: 11 bulls, 4 spikes, 15 cows and 2 calves. 57 hunters hunted, and 56.1% of them took an animal. Residents: 47 hunters, 57.4% success; nonresidents: 10 hunters, 50% success.
| Year | Active hunters | Harvest | Bulls | Spikes | Cows | Calves | Hunter success | Hunter days | Days per animal |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 57 | 32 | 11 | 4 | 15 | 2 | 56.1% | 422 | 13.2 |
| 2024 | 34 | 18 | 9 | 2 | 7 | 0 | 52.9% | 317 | 17.6 |
| 2023 | 37 | 16 | 5 | 0 | 11 | 0 | 43.2% | 277 | 17.3 |
| 2022 | 37 | 17 | 3 | 2 | 12 | 0 | 45.9% | 351 | 20.6 |
| 2021 | 36 | 18 | 7 | 0 | 9 | 2 | 50% | 358 | 19.9 |
| License type | Licenses sold | Active licenses | Harvest | Success | Days |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Type 1 | 80 | 57 | 32 | 56.1% | 422 |
Source: WGFD 2025 elk harvest report, page 16 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 88 in 2026?
No general license season; every license here is limited quota. Special archery seasons open September 1. Every row WGFD prints for Area 88:
| License type | Special archery season | Regular season | Quota | WGFD's limitations |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Type 1 | Sep 1 to Sep 30 | Oct 1 to Oct 31 | 40 | Any elk |
| Type 1 | Nov 1 to Jan 31 | Antlerless elk valid south of Peterson Lane and south and west of the Greys River Wildlife Habitat Management Area elk fence |
Source: WGFD Commission Chapter 7 (final, April 2026), page 15. 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 88?
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 | 19 | not published | |
| Nonresidents, special, random | 0 | 3 | not published | |
| Residents | 34 | 75 | not published | |
| Nonresidents, regular, preference points | 3 | 22 | 3 | 6 |
| Nonresidents, special, preference points | 3 | 6 | 3 | 3 |
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 88?
Highways through the area: US 89 (about 6 miles inside it). Towns inside: Alpine. Nearby: Star Valley Ranch (7 miles) and Thayne (11 miles).
Which elk hunt areas border Area 88?
Elk Area 88 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 85 | Fall Creek | 280 | 92.3% | 258 (2025) |
| Area 89 | Lower Greys River | 263 | 99.8% | 253 (2025) |
| Area 91 | Salt River | 465 | 60.5% | 516 (2025) |
Questions hunters ask
How much public land is in Elk Area 88?
63.4% of elk Area 88 is public land: 7,390 of its 11,662 acres, the largest share national forest (6,755 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 88?
WGFD's 2025 harvest report puts hunter success at 56.1%: 57 active hunters took 32 elk. In 2024 it was 52.9% (18 taken). WGFD estimates these numbers from its hunter survey.
When does elk season open in Elk Area 88 in 2026?
The special archery season opens September 1. The earliest regular season row opens October 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 88?
WGFD's 2026 demand reports list 1 limited quota hunt for elk Area 88. Type 1 had 40 licenses and 125 first-choice applicants across its drawings.
What is the closest town to Elk Area 88?
Alpine is inside the hunt area. Just outside: Star Valley Ranch (7 miles) and Thayne (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 15.
- 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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