This unit is located in the western side of the state, along the Utah border. With amazing views and a steep vertical alpine slope, this is a backcountry hunter’s dream. Hunters should keep in mind that there are Grizzlies in this unit; the further north you go in this unit, the more likely you are to see them. Hunters need to be “bear aware” when roaming around the woods, and when identifying the animal as there are a lot of color phase black bears in Wyoming.

The majority of bear harvests take place in the spring. This unit is a backcountry hunter’s dream.

As far as terrain, this unit has a lot to offer, from rolling foothills, steep thick timber slopes and open alpine mountain tops.The further north you travel, the more elevation you gain, and the further south you go, the more you will run into sagebrush prairies. As you travel north towards Afton, the mountains will become steep and rugged. There are a lot of open meadows scattered throughout the mountain, allowing for some great spot and stalk opportunities.

Like most units in Wyoming, this hunt are consists of sagebrush prairies in the lower elevations, and timber covered mountains. The majority of trees on the mountain will be lodgepole pines. However, the higher you get in this unit, the more alpine vegetation you will see.

When it comes to this unit, public access is outstanding. There are no designated Wilderness Areas in this unit, and there are a lot more roads that provide access than you may think. There are more access points in the southern portion of the unit than there are in the northern part. If you are hunting this unit in the spring, don’t plan on only hunting from the roads, as they may not be open due to snow conditions.

In this unit, there are a couple towns that offer modern lodging and provisions, including: Afton, north of the unit, Cokeville, to the southwest, and La Barge, on the eastern side of the mountain range. All of these towns have hotels and roads providing access to the mountain. Of course, once you get on National Forest land, you have an unlimited number of places to set up a camp.