The PRCA controls the assignment of Wrangler NFR back numbers and the definition of what points are reflected in back numbers. Simply stated, their definition for 2017 excludes any points earned at a non-PRCA sanctioned rodeo event such as the WPRA World Finals, Houston and Calgary.

The PRCA has the right and option to define it in that manner based on a long standing agreement between the two associations. It is also very important to note that the same agreement gives the WPRA the right to determine what points count toward WPRA World Standings, which means who competes at the Wrangler NFR and who earns the title of World Champion Barrel Racer.

The PRCA and Las Vegas Events also made a decision this year that the No. 58 back number would not be handed out. Instead, the number will remain absent as a tribute to the men and women killed at the deadly shooting earlier this month at the Route 91 concert.

The 2017 WNFR back numbers are as follows:

Back Number	Publication Name
1	Tuf Cooper
2	Tim O'Connell
3	Trevor Brazile
4	Jacobs Crawley
5	Tiany Schuster
6	Sage Kimzey
7	Zeke Thurston
8	Ty Erickson
9	Caleb Smidt
10	Garrett Smith
11	Stevi Hillman
12	Junior Nogueira
13	Ryle Smith
14	Kaleb Driggers
15	Erich Rogers
16	Tanner Aus
17	Cory Petska
18	Russell Cardoza
19	Clayton Biglow
20	Shane Hanchey
21	CoBurn Bradshaw
22	Luke Brown
23	Paul Eaves
24	Marcos Costa
25	Clay Smith
26	Billie Jack Saebens
27	Cody DeMoss
28	Jake Long
29	Tyler Pearson
30	Olin Hannum
31	Dakota Eldridge
32	J.R. Vezain
33	Wyatt Denny
34	Tyson Durfey
35	Caleb Bennett
36	Brody Cress
37	Tyler Waguespack
38	Coleman Proctor
39	Jake Brown
40	Hardy Braden
41	Amberleigh Moore
42	Jake Vold
43	Marty Yates
44	Richmond Champion
45	Joe Frost
46	Layton Green
47	Travis Graves
48	Scott Guenthner
49	Baylor Roche
50	Orin Larsen
51	Sterling Crawley
52	Brady Minor
53	Riley Minor
54	Taci Bettis
55	Ryder Wright
56	Cody Snow
57	Ryan Jarrett
58	#VegasStrong
59	Bill Tutor
60	Ty Wallace
61	Matt Shiozawa
62	Hailey Kinsel
63	Steven Dent
64	Chad Masters
65	Trey Benton III
66	Jake Wright
67	Wesley Thorp
68	R.C. Landingham
69	Tim Bingham
70	Ty Breuer
71	Heith DeMoss
72	Dustin Bird
73	Brittany Pozzi Tonozzi
74	Cole Melancon
75	Taos Muncy
76	Randall Carlisle
77	J.C. Malone
78	Mason Clements
79	Timber Moore
80	Cade Swor
81	Cooper Martin
82	Tillar Murray
83	Cory Solomon
84	Clay Elliott
85	Tanner Milan
86	Nellie Miller
87	Joseph Harrison
88	Clay Tryan
89	Jade Corkill
90	Nick Guy
91	Jordan Spears
92	Tom Richards
93	Kathy Grimes
94	Jr. Dees
95	Sydni Blanchard
96	Kyle Irwin
97	Tyler McKnight
98	Dustin Bowen
99	Dustin Egusquiza
100	Jake Minor
101	Garrett Rogers
102	Charly Crawford
103	Audy Reed
104	Jon Ragatz
105	Kellie Collier
106	Jordan Hansen
107	Jesse Wright
108	J.D. Struxness
109	Lisa Lockhart
110	Roscoe Jarboe
111	Jeremy Buhler
112	Trevor Reiste
113	Kory Koontz
114	Rowdy Parrott
115	Chason Floyd
116	Guthrie Murray
117	Ivy Conrado
118	Brennon Eldred
119	Boudreaux Campbell
120	Kimmie Wall
121	Kassie Mowry