At a Glance
Quick Tips
- Rattlesnakes can be found here
- Maps showing land ownership are recommended
- ATVs are recommended for this area
species | general Size | trophy potential |
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Elk | 260"-290" | 300"+ |
Terrain
Access
Historical Temperatures
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species | general Size | trophy potential |
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Elk | 260"-290" | 300"+ |
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Hunters can find this unit in the Southeast part of the state, with some BLM and state land. It is bordered by U.S. Highway 287 on the east, the Colorado state line on the south and Wyoming Highways 10 and 230 on the west and north. This unit has a lot of private land and access to the public parts can be tricky.
This is a small unit with plenty of country to hunt. The bigger elk typically come from the mountains near the west and in the southeast corner of the unit.
This area has easier terrain in the lower elevations, but gets more difficult and moderately steep as elevations get higher. This area is made up of high plain desert, mountains and some riparian river bottoms.
Public access in this unit is decent with several well-maintained roads, a network of BLM roads and smaller two track roads. Trespass fees on private land might help with success. Jelm Mountain Road, Gyp Quarry Road, Cherokee Park Road and Sand Creek Road are maintained roads.
A lot of high desert habitat dominated by sagebrush, grass, mountain shrubs. Creek bottoms have willows, cottonwood and aspen. Mountain vegetation consists of timbered slopes of limber pine, lodgepole pine, ponderosa pine, subalpine fir and scattered pockets of aspen.
Laramie is the closest town to this unit, and offers a lot of options for lodging. Groceries, gas, and other stores can be found here as well. Camping is allowed on all public ground for up to 16 days in one location. Hunters can camp in remote locations.
Roughly 377 square miles
19% public land
Elevations from 7,200-9,700 feet