<p>2026 Wyoming Mule Deer Application Guide</p><p>Tired of how confusing Wyoming&#39;s mule deer draw is? We cover how it works and the best mule deer units in the state!</p><p>Wyoming&#39;s application system is one of the most complicated in the West, the June 1st deadline is coming fast, and 2026 is the last year to buy preference points at the current price before they jump to $75 across the board. If you&#39;ve been putting Wyoming off, this is the episode that changes that.</p><p>I break down the full Wyoming mule deer draw — how the splits work, what all those tag types actually mean, what the 2026 weather and snowpack means for your hunt, and which units are worth your points from zero all the way to 10+.</p><p>What we cover:</p><p>• Why 2026 is the last year to buy Wyoming points at the current price — and why that matters</p><p>• How the Wyoming draw actually works: resident/non-resident splits, regular vs. special, 75/25 point draw, and what the random draw means for you</p><p>• Every tag type (Type 1 through Type 0) explained in plain language so you know exactly what to apply for</p><p>• The 2026 snowpack situation and what low moisture years mean for antler growth and herd health</p><p>• Wilderness area restrictions for non-residents — the unit research step most hunters skip</p><p>• The second-choice trick: how to draw a tag and keep building points in the same year</p><p>• Unit recommendations at zero, five, and ten points for non-resident regular and special applicants</p><p>If this helped, subscribe so you don&#39;t miss the Wyoming Antelope episode dropping right after this one. And if you&#39;ve got a hunting partner who&#39;s been on the fence about Wyoming, send this their way — it&#39;ll save them hours of digging.</p><p></p><p>Stay Ahead of Hunting Season with the Drawn West Newsletter.<br>Get practical emails on deadlines, draw strategy, new episodes, and giveawayupdates.<br>Join Here: <a href="https://www.getdrawnwest.com/newsletter">https://www.getdrawnwest.com/newsletter</a></p><p>Looking for more content from Drawn West? Check out our latestarticle!<br><a href="https://www.getdrawnwest.com/articles/master-your-application-strategy">https://www.getdrawnwest.com/articles/master-your-application-strategy</a></p><p><strong>FREE Gear Checklist:</strong></p><p><a href="https://www.getdrawnwest.com/gear">https://www.getdrawnwest.com/gear</a></p><p><br><strong>Connect with Brian Krebs</strong><br><a href="https://linktr.ee/getdrawnwest">https://linktr.ee/getdrawnwest</a> </p><p>HaveQuestions or Comments? Send an email to [email protected]!<br><strong>Sponsorsand Discounts:</strong><br><strong></strong>GOHUNTInsider - $50 Gear Shop Credit with code DRAWNWEST <br><a href="https://alnk.to/g3aa8L4">https://alnk.to/g3aa8L4</a><br>GOHUNTGear Shop – 10% off most items with code DRAWNWEST <a href="https://alnk.to/e75Pm4u">https://alnk.to/e75Pm4u</a><br>Save10%on Maverick Hunting Blinds &amp; Accessories with code DRAWNWEST <a href="https://maverickhunting.com/?ref=getdrawnwest">https://maverickhunting.com/?ref=getdrawnwest</a>00:00:00 — Wyoming Mule Deer 2026: Why This State Belongs in Your Core Strategy</p><p>00:03:03 — Deadlines, Tag Fees, and the 2027 Preference Point Price Increase</p><p>00:05:12 — Tag Cost Breakdown: Regular, Special, Reduced, and Youth</p><p>00:07:31 — 2026 Weather and Snowpack — What Low Moisture Means for Your Hunt</p><p>00:08:30 — How Wyoming&#39;s Draw System Actually Works</p><p>00:11:00 — Hunt Choices, Second-Choice Strategy, and Retaining Your Points</p><p>00:11:45 — Every Tag Type Explained (Type 1 Through Type 0)</p><p>00:15:30 — Group Applications — How Averaging Works and Why Wyoming Over-Allocates</p><p>00:17:50 — Wyoming Mule Deer Herd Overview: Where It Stands in 2026</p><p>00:22:38 — Zero-Point Options: Regular and Special Draw Breakdown</p><p>00:27:30 — Ten-Point Range: Units Worth Targeting as Non-Resident Regular</p><p>00:29:05 — The Second-Choice Trick and Unit 15</p><p>00:31:17 — Five-Point Range: Units to Look At Right Now</p><p>00:34:42 — How to Use GoHunt Insider to Research Units Yourself</p><p><br></p>