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 is located in western Wyoming and lies north of the town of Pinedale. Hunters will find plenty of options for public access but nonresidents will want to be aware of wilderness boundaries before entering the field. Good populations of wolves can be found here and hunters typically do well on them from year to year.
A good number of wolves can be found here but packs can still be challenging to locate. 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 and large sage flats in the valleys. 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 450 square miles
99% public land
Elevations range from 6,800 - 11,600 feet
Vegetation
Most of the unit has typical Wyoming vegetation. Grass and sagebrush is the main vegetation that can be found on the north and east end, giving mule deer good winter range. The south and east parts of the unit will have more conifers and meadows in the higher elevations and pinyon and juniper with grass and sagebrush in the foothills. Most of the Bridger Wilderness doesn’t have a lot of vegetation with rock and shale covering the terrain.
Access
The Green River Lakes Road gives a lot of good access to this area. The Bridger Wilderness has several hiking trails that also have good access to the wilderness. There is not a lot of private property here, so access is very good for anyone. Still, nonresidents will want to keep an eye on wilderness boundaries.
Camping and Lodging
Modern accommodations can be found in Pinedale and Boulder and there are also a few developed campgrounds found in this area. Hunters will also opt to truck or backpack camp while in the area. Some sporting goods can be found in this area but hunters will generally want to fulfill gear needs before the hunt.
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