Quick Tips
- A GPS with land status map is recommended
- Fishing for rainbow, brook and cutthroat trout can be good year round on rivers and lakes
- Snow chains, a shovel and four-wheel drive are recommended during the rifle season
| species | general Size | trophy potential |
|---|---|---|
| Elk | 290"-320" | 320"+ |
On The Ground
Unit 98 is located in Western Wyoming north of Highway 28. The area is known for mature bulls and good success rates. The terrain here allows hunters to glass a lot of area from vantage points that transition from low desert shrub to the high mountains and wilderness. The nonresident DIY hunter will have to pay attention to the wilderness boundary, but there is miles of country outside of the boundary. So no shortage of good areas to hunt.
Good populations of elk reside within this unit. The bigger elk typically come from the more rugged and remote locations. Those willing to put in the work will most likely have a successful hunt.
Terrain
The area is made up of long, deep canyons and sagebrush flats. The Wind River Mountain Range provides hunters with vantage points for glassing and locating elk herds.
Roughly 1933 square miles
93% public land
Elevations from 6,500-11,300 feet
Wilderness
Under Wyoming law nonresidents are not permitted to hunt big game or trophy game in any federally designated wilderness areas without the presence of a licensed guide or resident companion. The resident companion must first get a free non-commercial guide license from a Game and Fish office. The law does not prohibit nonresidents from hiking, fishing or hunting game birds, small game, or coyotes in wilderness areas.
7.7% Wilderness
Vegetation
The majority of the area is covered by sagebrush, bitterbrush, juniper, pinyon and prairie grass. The higher mountains have aspen, willows and conifers. Willows and cottonwood trees can be found on ranches and creek bottoms.
Access
The majority of this area is BLM land and ranch lands with good public access. Most roads are marked with BLM signs. The area transitions from BLM to National Forest lands in the north part of the unit. ATV's and UTV's can be helpful, especially in wet conditions. Four-wheel drive and chains are recommended during late season hunts when snow is likely. Wilderness can be found here and no motorized travel is allowed in Wyoming wilderness. Nonresidents must be accompanied by a guide in wilderness areas while hunting.
Camping and Lodging
Hunters can camp remotely on BLM and Forest Service land with no permit required. Lodging at multiple motels can be located just north in Pinedale and west in Big Piney and La Barge.
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