National Forest is spread throughout the unit, as well as Wilderness areas in the west and southeast portions.

This unit is a limited entry for both residents and nonresidents. With a rifle season opening September 15 and ability to add an archery stamp to start hunting September 1, this unit provides a great opportunity to find a trophy buck above timberline.

Lower elevation ranch lands are located in the eastern portion of the unit. Mid elevations are rugged with long ridges, smaller canyons and pockets which provide a perfect place for a big buck to hide. The above timberline high country consists of shale slides, rocky outcrops and grassy basins.

Wilderness

Under Wyoming law nonresidents are not permitted to hunt big game or trophy game in any federally designated wilderness areas without the presence of a licensed guide or resident companion. The resident companion must first get a free non-commercial guide license from a Game and Fish office. The law does not prohibit nonresidents from hiking, fishing or hunting game birds, small game, or coyotes in wilderness areas.

A number of trailheads can be found throughout the area to access the backcountry. Horse traffic is very common in the area. Nonresidents are required to have a guide when hunting in the wilderness areas.

Most of the unit consists of conifer forests, sagebrush flats, prairie grass ridge lines, wildflower fields and nutrient rich grasses above timberline.

Camping is permitted inside of the National Forest with no permit required. Lodging, grocery stores and restaurants are located north east of the unit in Cody. Minimal services are available east of the unit in Meeteetse.