At a Glance
94Square Miles
66%Public Land
6,854 - 7,044Elevation Range
Quick Tips
- ATVs are recommended
- GOHUNT Maps are recommended to help navigate this area
- Rattlesnakes can be encountered
Hunters reviewing Area 118 - Shamrock Hills in Wyoming have shared valuable insights about the area's characteristics and hunting dynamics. The terrain is described as varied, offering a mix of rolling hills and scattered timber, which can provide advantageous glassing points and natural funnels for game movement, notably deer and elk. Feedback suggests that understanding the seasonal patterns of game, particularly migration routes and breeding behaviors, can significantly enhance success rates. Overall, drawing a tag here can be competitive, so careful planning and scouting are recommended to increase hunting odds in this picturesque yet challenging unit.
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 with scattered vegetation and a varied terrain. Hunting in this unit will be glassing intensive and hunters will need to be prepared to cover some ground in search of elk.
This large area has moderate terrain, lots of country to hunt and elk located in the higher sagebrush ridges and deeper draws. Wild horses that are found here compete with elk for forage.