This unit is found in northwestern Wyoming and has shared borders with Montana and Yellowstone National Park. Populations of wolves in this area fluctuate as wolves move in and out of YNP. During periods of snow, large herds of ungulates will be driven into lower elevations in large concentrations the likelihood of seeing wolves will increase. This area is conducive to long hours spent behind optics but timber will still grow densely in areas and hunters may need to still hunt through these. This unit does have some areas that are designated wilderness and nonresident hunters will want to watch for this.

Decent numbers of wolves can be found here at times and hunters can do well. This is large and, at times, very open country. Optics will be very important

Throughout most of the unit the terrain is rugged with deep canyons and high elevation mountain peaks. Most drainages are steep and rocky with heavily timbered north and east facing slopes. Portions of the unit have had wildfires in past years creating excellent feed for ungulates and providing good glassing opportunities. Some portions east of Highway 296 are not as steep or rugged with a series of benches, meadows and rolling hills.

Creeks provide riparian habitat with willows, cottonwoods, shrubs, grasses and forbs. Moving up in elevation, vegetation transitions into grassy open southwest slopes. Some sagebrush exists throughout the mid-elevations. Northeastern slopes are heavily timbered with lodgepole pine, subalpine fir, Douglas fir, whitebark pine and limber pine. Higher elevations have wet meadow grasses, forbs, and sedges. Above timberline, the landscape is rocky with grassy pockets.

Highway 296 and 212 run through this area. The Sunlight Road near the southern border and the Lodgepole Creek Road are good access points to the western portion of the unit. Pilot and Index Peaks located near the northwest border can be accessed from the main road. A good map and GPS with land ownership and hunt boundaries overlaid is highly recommended.

Cody is located near the area and has several hotels, campgrounds, gas stations, markets, restaurants, bars and a sporting goods store. Hunter Peak Ranch located near the middle of the unit offers lodging and dining. Hunter Creek, Lake Creek, Crazy Creek and Fox Creek Campgrounds offer developed campsites for camping. Camping is also allowed on public lands. Most backcountry guided hunts will be conducted out of wilderness spike camps.