At a Glance
378Square Miles
92%Public Land
5,800 - 11,400Elevation Range
Quick Tips
- Bring fishing gear
- Certified “weed free” hay required on National Forest
- Nonresidents must hunt with a guide in wilderness areas
Hunters discussing Area 84 - Lower Hoback in Wyoming highlight its challenging terrain and the necessity for physical preparedness due to steep and rugged landscapes. The unit's elk population is reported to be healthy, but the behavior and movement of the game suggest the importance of understanding seasonal migrations, specifically seeking higher elevations during early season hunts. Experienced hunters emphasize scouting trips to identify funnels and travel corridors as crucial, given the area's dense forest cover. Consistently, recommending perseverance and patient glassing as effective strategies for a successful hunt are echoed throughout the comments.
This area is made up of pretty rough mountainous terrain and found in the Bridger-Teton National Forest near the western edge of the state. This unit is due south of the town of Jackson and highway 189 cuts the unit in two. You have the opportunity to hunt north or south of the highway with lots of access points, with little roads. Those who are willing to put in the effort can put themselves into some good remote areas and have a chance of finding success. There is a section of the Gros Ventre Wilderness, so nonresidents will have to take caution on boundaries.
There is a lot of rugged and steep terrain here, and elk can be found all throughout the area. This is a decent-sized area with a lot of drainages to hunt and is a good place for hunters to take branch-antlered bulls.