At a Glance
624Square Miles
53%Public Land
4,700 - 10,500Elevation Range
Quick Tips
- Cell phone service can be spotty
- GOHUNT Maps are recommended to help navigate this area
- Rattlesnakes can be encountered
Hunters have found Wyoming's Area 33 - Middle Fork to be a worthy pursuit, though it requires careful planning due to its challenging terrain and weather conditions. The area's varied topography can be difficult to navigate, but many report successful hunts by focusing on the region's elevations and natural features that concentrate game. While draw odds can be competitive, the timing of the season and understanding game movement patterns are critical components for success in this zone. Experienced hunters advise thorough preparation and flexibility to adapt to weather and environmental factors, emphasizing the value of having a reliable, on-the-ground progression towards planned hunting strategies.
This area is made up of high plain desert, large ranches and the Big Horn Mountains located in the north-entral part of the state. This unit has a good distribution of public lands. The area is bordered by Barnum Road and Wyoming Highway 190 on the north. Good numbers of elk are found here but hunters will still need to hunt hard to find success.
Elk are located mostly in the Big Horn Mountains on moderate/rugged terrain and sparsely timbered foothills. The bigger elk taken from this area typically come from the more rugged and remote locations.