Quick Tips
- Bring fishing gear to fish in the nearby Grey's River and its many tributaries
- Certified “weed free” hay required on National Forest
- Very large unit. Visit with local biologist for specific sheep herd information
- Make sure relatives and/or friends know where you will be hunting and when to expect to hear from you
| species | general Size | trophy potential |
|---|---|---|
| Rocky Mountain Bighorn Sheep | 150"-160" | 160"+ |
On The Ground
Unit 24 is comprised of scenic mountains located in the Bridger Teton National Forest in the west-central part of the state. Bordered by LaBarge Creek and the Grey’s River on the west, Deadman Creek and the divide between the Grey’s River and Hoback River on the north and the Bridger Teton Forest Boundary on the east and south, this unit is comprised mainly of public lands and contains no wilderness areas.
Sheep are scattered throughout the unit, but a few areas stand out; East Fork of the Grey’s River, Fish Creek and Darby mountains. Sheep tend to stay up high above timberline until snowfall moves them down. Good rams can be found with hard work, but the average age class of rams taken is 6-8 years old.
Terrain
The unit spans from the valley floor along the LaBarge Creek and the Grey’s River, east through the Wyoming Mountain Range to the foothills along the Bridger Teton Forest Boundary. It is steep terrain, but moderate when compared to other sheep units. Timberline is about 10,000’. High alpine basins and rocky ridges occur above timberline.
495 Square Miles
99% public Land
Elevations from 6,500 – 11,400 feet
Vegetation
High up near timberline, the country consists of thick Spruce fir forest, with intermittent grassy meadows and ridges. Sheep forage on a variety of sedges and bunchgrasses in the alpine basins in and around rocky scree fields. Middle elevations have Douglas fir and aspens.
Access
Public access in this unit is excellent. Many well maintained roads exist in the unit and quite a few secondary logging roads. The unit is covered by an extensive trail system. Packing in with horses or backpack hunting is recommended.
ATVs can be useful
Grey’s River Road, McDougal Gap Road, Wyoming Range Road and Middle Piney Roads are well maintained
Middle Piney and North Piney on the east and Marten Creek and Box Canyon on the west are popular trailheads to access sheep country
Camping and Lodging
Pinedale, Alpine Junction and Big Piney are the closest towns of any size, and offer many options for lodging. Groceries, gas, and other amenities are available as well. Camping is allowed on all public ground for up to 16 days in one location. There are several designated campgrounds located throughout the unit. You may also camp in remote locations.
Consider setting aside a couple of days for visiting Grand Teton and Yellowstone National Parks
Middle Piney Lake, Sacajawea and Forest Park are public campgrounds
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