Hunters commenting on Wyoming's Area 11, Medicine Bow River, generally find the unit offers challenging terrain with rewarding hunting experiences. The region's rugged landscape demands good preparation, but successful hunters have noted that understanding specific game patterns and seasonal behaviors, especially the elk and mule deer, can significantly enhance opportunities. While some mention the area's draw odds as competitive, strategic planning based on recent insights from fellow hunters can improve chances. Overall, Area 11 is considered rewarding for those ready to invest time in scouting and adapting to its unique environmental conditions.
This unit is found in the south-central portion of the state and features a good offering of public lands and a small, but healthy, herd of elk. Most of this area is high plains desert on the north end but it is largely mountainous and rugged to the south. Hunting in this unit will be glassing and physically intensive and hunters will need to be prepared to cover some ground in search of elk.
This is a small area with moderate/rugged terrain and lots of country to hunt. Elk are located mainly on the National Forest on the southern end of the unit but small groups can also be found to the north.