Quick Tips
- Hunting conditions generally improve as the season progresses
- Quality optics will be important for the hunt
- Wilderness area present within the unit
On The Ground
This unit contains a large amount of remote terrain, both wilderness and not, and hunters will have a plethora of options when it comes to locations to hunt. Wolves populations are generally lower here but hunters who are pursuing deer and elk do report running into them on occasion. In general, this can be a great area to carry a wolf tag in your pocket while chasing other big game but hunters looking to specifically pursue wolves may want to look into other units.
A low density of wolves are found within this unit and hunters looking to specifically target the species will find better options in adjacent units. Nonresident hunters will want to pay close attention to wilderness boundaries.
Terrain
The terrain in this unit consists of rugged, steep timber covered mountains opening up at higher elevations to beautiful alpine mountain tops. The higher you go in this unit, the more majestic and beautiful the country gets. In the high elevation areas hunters will find plenty of glassing opportunities.
Roughly 350 square miles
94% public land
Elevations range from 6,100 - 10,000 feet
Vegetation
This mountain range is like most in Wyoming, with thick timber slopes in the lower elevations, and beautiful alpine meadows and lakes in the mountains. Like everywhere in Wyoming, the most common trees found in this mountain range are lodgepole pine, as well as some scattered aspen patches. The vegetation in alpine areas consist of grass and berries. You will find some small farms and ranches along State Highway 189, between Pinedale and Jackson, as well as along the Upper Hoback River Road.
Access
Unlike most units in Wyoming, this unit does not have nearly the amount of road access in and around the mountain. The Cliff Creek Road is the only road that travels into the mountain range in this unit. All of the other roads are basically the boundary lines for the unit. There are more than a dozen established hiking and horseback trailheads that help provide access to this mountain range. Because there are a limited number of roads and an abundance of hiking trails, this unit is best suited for a backcountry hunter.
Camping and Lodging
This unit is going to be best suited for a backcountry hunter, whether they travel on foot or horseback. Depending on which side of the unit you are hunting, you have three towns that can support you, Jackson, Pinedale and Alpine. So either make sure you bring all of the supplies you need, or stop off in one of these towns on your way to the trailhead.
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