At a Glance
295Square Miles
11%Public Land
4,600 - 7,000Elevation Range
Quick Tips
- Rattlesnakes may be encountered
- GOHUNT Maps are recommended to help navigate this area
Hunters discussing Area 3 - Rawhide in Wyoming generally find it to offer challenging terrain, requiring a level of fitness to navigate successfully. Feedback suggests that game populations are decent, but hunters must invest time in scouting and understanding animal movements for successful hunts. A key insight is the importance of monitoring weather patterns, as they significantly impact animal presence and movement. Overall, preparation and persistence are emphasized as crucial for a fruitful hunting experience in this area.
This unit is found in the extreme southeast corner of this state and features a wide array of high desert plains, ranches, and farmland. A small distribution of public lands is found here and hunters without private access can really struggle here.
This large unit has moderate terrain, with elk located in the northwest portion and a couple of desert herds in the south half. The herds in the southern half of the unit are difficult to hunt unless you have access to private land.