Wyoming Area 3 - Paint Rock Unit Profile // GOHUNT. The Hunting Company
Wyoming Area 3 - Paint Rock
Updated May 27, 2026
At a Glance
1,563Square Miles
79.8%Public Land
5,500 - 11,500Elevation Range
Quick Tips
GPS, maps, or a compass are highly recommended
Off trail/road travel can be difficult due to terrain steepness on the western slope of the mountain range
Be sure to call and check with the Wyoming Game and Fish office to ensure that the hunt area is still open
This hunting area is found in the north central area of the state, south of hunting area 1, and features some incredible scenery and bear hunting. Most of this unit is west of the Bighorn Mountains, with the easternmost portion in the Bighorns. There is a large portion of this area that is a designated Wilderness Area; nonresidents will need a guide if hunting in the Cloud Peak Wilderness Area. The area is roughly 50 miles long and 50 miles wide. There are no Grizzly Bears located in the hunt area currently.
A good majority of the bear harvests in this unit take place in the spring.
