Quick Tips
- Good fishing in Snake River
- Certified “weed free” hay required on National Forest
- Cell phone service is spotty throughout the area
| species | general Size | trophy potential |
|---|---|---|
| Elk | 260"-300" | 300"+ |
On The Ground
Mainly made up of steep and nasty mountains, this unit is located in the Bridger-Teton National Forest near the western edge of the state. It is bordered by Grand Teton National Park on the south and west, Yellowstone National Park on the north and Gravel Creek and Pacific Creek on the east. Most of the area is almost exclusively within the Teton Wilderness Area. Nonresidents considering this unit should definitely look into an outfitter to maximize the amount of country you can hunt. This is also prime grizzly country, so you will want to take the proper precautions.
This is a rugged and steep unit with elk located throughout. Look for bigger bulls in remote basins or canyons. Grizzly bears are known to be in the area.
Terrain
This area goes from the Grand Teton National Park valley floor, north to the mountaintops along the Yellowstone Park boundary. It is more gently contoured at lower elevations, but becomes more steep and rugged in the higher elevations, with timberline occurring about 10,000 feet.
Roughly 234 square miles
100% public land
Elevations from 6,800-10,000 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.
83.6% Wilderness
Vegetation
Lower and middle elevations have a mix of grassy and sage-covered meadows and hills mixed with Douglas fir and aspen. Higher up near the timberline, the country has some thick spruce fir forest, with a lot of grassy slopes, meadows and basins.
Access
Public access in this remote unit is limited, but there is vehicle access up Pacific and Pilgrim Creek. Since the unit is covered by a big and complex trail system, packing in with horses or backpack hunting is recommended, but day hunts are possible. Some popular trailheads for this unit are Pacific Creek, Sheffield Creek, Pilgrim Creek and Arizona Creek.
Camping and Lodging
Jackson is the closest town, and has a lot of lodging options. Grocery stores, gas stations and other amenities are also available. 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.
Set aside a couple of days for visiting Grand Teton and Yellowstone National Parks
Flagg Ranch has a public campground
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