At a Glance
309Square Miles
21%Public Land
3,400 - 5,400Elevation Range
Quick Tips
- GOHUNT Maps are recommended to help navigate public and private boundaries
- ATVs are recommended here
Hunters in Area 116, North Black Hills, Wyoming, report varied experiences, with terrain and draw odds being key considerations when planning a hunt here. The terrain is noted as rugged and challenging, so physical preparedness is crucial. Many hunters emphasize the importance of understanding seasonal migrations and the behavior patterns of game, which can drastically affect success rates. The community often advises newcomers to thoroughly scout the area beforehand to locate promising spots and to manage expectations regarding game density and hunting pressure.
This unit can be found in and around the Bear Lodge Mountains and Black Hills National Forest in the Northeast part of the state. This is an extremely large unit but a smaller distribution of public land can make this a challenging hunt. Roads are distributed through this unit and locating areas to escape hunters and hunting pressure can be tough.
Elk can be found throughout the area, and this area has a lot of country to hunt. The bigger elk typically come from the more remote locations or near the fringes of big ranches.