I got invited to gun hunt elk on private property near Tensleep, WY. I have applied for a bull elk tag. This is zone/area 49. I heard that this is primarily private land. Does this increase my odds at being drawn? Also, does anyone know anything about the elk numbers in this area? If drawn this will be my first elk hunt. Thanks.

http://gf.state.wy.us/wildlife/hunti...mand/index.asp

This is the link to the Wyoming game and Fish web site for the "odds" section, this will give you an estimate for your chances in area 49 for this year.

The low price is around 13%, and high price around 26%...so to answer your question, NO it does not help increase your odds of being drawn.