Wyoming Unit 2 Moose Hunting Guide

Wyoming Unit 2 sits among the most sought-after moose destinations in the state, offering hunters a limited-quota draw opportunity across nearly 1.2 million acres of high-elevation habitat. With elevations ranging from 5,080 to 13,144 feet and 94% of the unit in public ownership, Unit 2 combines outstanding access with a moose herd that continues to produce quality bulls year after year. For hunters fortunate enough to draw a tag here, this unit represents one of the better opportunities in Wyoming's moose program.

Moose hunting in Wyoming is a genuine once-in-a-lifetime pursuit for most residents and nonresidents alike, and Unit 2 carries a reputation among serious point-holders as a unit worth the wait. Every hunt in this unit runs through the limited-quota draw — there is no general season option here, which means every bull taken in Unit 2 comes off a tag that was earned through years of point accumulation. That scarcity, combined with the terrain and herd data available, makes Unit 2 a unit hunters research carefully before committing points to it.

This article breaks down what the data actually shows for Unit 2 — recent harvest trends, herd composition, trophy potential, and terrain and access considerations — so hunters can make an informed decision about whether to put their points toward this unit.

HuntPilot Analysis: Is Unit 2 Worth Applying For?

Based on the data pulled from HuntPilot for Unit 2, this unit deserves serious consideration for any hunter accumulating points toward a Wyoming moose tag. Several factors support that conclusion.

First, harvest success in Unit 2 has been consistently strong. Across the last four seasons of available data, success rates have ranged from 56% to 100%, with three of the four years landing at 100% or 60%+. In 2025, all four hunters who drew tags in the unit harvested a bull, a 100% success rate. In 2023, all six hunters were successful as well. Only 2024 saw a dip, with 5 of 9 hunters connecting for a 56% success rate. These numbers indicate that hunters who draw a tag in Unit 2 have a genuinely strong chance of filling that tag, which matters enormously given how difficult moose tags are to draw in Wyoming in the first place.

Second, the herd composition data supports a healthy bull segment. The average bull:cow ratio across four survey years (2021–2024) came in at 68:100, a solid ratio that suggests a well-balanced herd with a reasonable number of mature bulls in the population relative to cows. This is a meaningful data point for hunters evaluating whether a unit's moose population can support consistent harvest without depleting the bull segment over time.

Third, the counties overlapping Unit 2 show a moderate history of trophy production. That means hunters have a realistic chance at a trophy-class bull here, though it's worth noting this trophy history is shared across neighboring units that fall within the same overlapping counties — it isn't unique to Unit 2's boundaries alone. Still, moderate trophy history combined with strong harvest success and a healthy bull:cow ratio is a favorable combination.

Finally, access is a major asset. With 94% public land, DIY hunters have exceptional room to roam without needing to negotiate private land permission, which is not the case in many Wyoming moose units where hunters are boxed in by private ranches. The 9% wilderness designation is worth flagging for nonresident hunters: Wyoming state law requires nonresidents to hire a licensed outfitter to hunt in designated wilderness areas. Since only 9% of Unit 2 falls under that designation, the vast majority of the unit remains open to unguided nonresident hunters — this is a low enough wilderness percentage that DIY hunters should have no trouble finding huntable public ground outside the wilderness boundary.

Taken together, the harvest success data, herd health indicators, moderate trophy potential, and strong public access make Unit 2 a unit worth prioritizing for hunters who have been banking moose points and are looking for a unit that rewards the investment.

Harvest Success Rates

Harvest data for Unit 2 spans four recent seasons and shows some of the strongest success rates a hunter will find in Wyoming's moose program:

• 2025: 4 hunters, 4 harvested — 100% success
• 2024: 9 hunters, 5 harvested — 56% success
• 2023: 6 hunters, 6 harvested — 100% success
• 2022: 5 hunters, 3 harvested — 60% success

Three of the last four years show success rates at 60% or higher, with two of those years hitting a perfect 100%. This is a strong signal for hunters weighing whether to commit points to Unit 2 — once a tag is drawn, the data suggests a hunter who puts in reasonable effort has a good chance of tagging out. The 2024 season, at 56% success, is the outlier and a reminder that even in a strong unit, moose hunting still demands scouting, patience, and the ability to cover ground, particularly given the low-density nature of moose populations compared to other big game species.

It's worth noting that hunter numbers here are small in absolute terms (4 to 9 hunters per year), which is typical for a limited-quota moose unit. Small sample sizes mean these percentages can swing based on just one or two hunters' outcomes, but the multi-year trend of predominantly high success rates remains the more reliable takeaway.

Herd Health & Population Trends

Survey data collected across four years (2021–2024) shows an average bull:cow ratio of 68:100 in Unit 2. This is a healthy, believable ratio for a moose population — not an extreme outlier that would suggest a small or unreliable survey sample, but a ratio consistent with a herd that maintains a solid proportion of bulls relative to cows across multiple survey years.

A bull:cow ratio in this range typically indicates a herd capable of sustaining consistent bull harvest without long-term depletion of the breeding-age bull segment, provided quotas remain conservative — which they clearly are here, given the modest hunter numbers reported in the harvest data. For hunters concerned about herd sustainability and future bull availability, the multi-year average in Unit 2 is a positive indicator.

Trophy Quality

Trophy record data for the counties overlapping Unit 2 shows a moderate history of trophy-class production. This places Unit 2 in a middle tier compared to some of Wyoming's most storied moose country — not among the handful of legendary trophy units, but solidly capable of producing a trophy-class bull for a patient, persistent hunter.

Hunters should keep in mind that trophy records are logged at the county level, not the unit level, so the moderate trophy history reflected in the data is shared with neighboring units whose boundaries fall within the same counties. A bull that contributed to that record history may have been taken anywhere within those overlapping boundaries, not necessarily inside Unit 2 specifically. That said, moderate trophy history paired with the unit's strong harvest success and healthy bull:cow ratio suggests that hunters willing to put in scouting time have a realistic shot at a mature, trophy-class animal — even if Unit 2 isn't marketed as an elite record-producing unit.

Forum discussion among hunters who have drawn tags in this general region of Wyoming echoes this assessment: moose density is not extremely high, and finding a quality bull requires covering ground and making local contacts — game wardens, biologists, and local hunters who can point toward areas currently holding bulls. This isn't a unit where trophy bulls are behind every willow patch; it rewards effort and local knowledge.

Access & Terrain

Unit 2 offers exceptional access relative to most Wyoming big game units. At 94% public land, hunters have vast room to roam without the private-land permission headaches that plague many limited-quota units in the state. This is a significant advantage for DIY-minded hunters who want to scout and hunt public ground without negotiating access agreements.

The elevation range in Unit 2 is substantial, running from 5,080 feet up to 13,144 feet. This spread points to genuinely varied terrain — from lower-elevation drainages and willow-choked riparian corridors (classic moose habitat) up into high alpine basins near treeline. Moose in this elevation range typically concentrate in willow bottoms, aspen stands, and timbered drainages at the lower and middle elevations, particularly during the fall hunting period, though hunters should expect to cover significant vertical relief while scouting.

The unit carries a 9% wilderness designation. For nonresident hunters, this is an important detail: Wyoming law requires nonresidents to hunt with a licensed outfitter within designated wilderness boundaries. Because wilderness makes up less than a tenth of Unit 2's total acreage, the large majority of huntable ground here falls outside that requirement, meaning nonresident DIY hunters without a guide still have access to the vast majority of the unit's public land. Hunters who do want to explore the wilderness portion, or those set on hunting deeper backcountry, will need to arrange for a licensed outfitter to do so legally.

Given the size of the unit (nearly 1.16 million acres) and the low-density nature of moose populations, hunters should plan on covering real ground. Forum accounts from hunters who have drawn moose tags in this region of Wyoming consistently emphasize that success comes from persistence — working drainages, glassing willow flats at dawn and dusk, and building relationships with local resources who can report where bulls are currently holding. HuntPilot's mapping tools, including public land overlays, can help hunters identify likely drainages and access points to prioritize before ever setting boots on the ground.

How to Apply

Every moose hunt in Unit 2 runs through Wyoming's limited-quota draw system — there is no general season option for this unit, so a hunter cannot walk into a license vendor and buy an over-the-counter tag. Every bull taken here comes from a tag drawn through the annual application process.

Wyoming residents accumulate preference points for moose, and those points play a direct role in the draw structure: a portion of tags go to the highest point holders in a preference pool, while a separate pool operates independently of points. Nonresidents also accumulate points and face the same dual-pool structure, though nonresident competition for moose tags in Wyoming is intense, and most successful nonresident applicants have invested many years of points before drawing.

It's worth noting explicitly: a successful draw consumes the hunter's accumulated points for that species. Any hunter who draws a Unit 2 moose tag will restart their point accumulation at or near zero the following year, so timing an application carefully — and understanding current point distributions — is essential to maximizing return on years invested.

Because application structures, point requirements, and quotas shift from year to year, hunters should not rely on any static figures for this unit. For current application windows, fees, and draw odds specific to Unit 2, visit HuntPilot's Wyoming state page at /states/WY, where up-to-date figures are maintained each draw cycle.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the terrain like in Wyoming Unit 2? Unit 2 spans a dramatic elevation range from 5,080 feet up to 13,144 feet across nearly 1.16 million acres, with 94% of that land in public ownership. This mix suggests lower-elevation willow bottoms and riparian drainages — prime moose habitat — transitioning into high alpine terrain at the upper elevations. A small portion (9%) of the unit is designated wilderness, meaning most of the unit is accessible without a required guide for nonresidents, though the size and vertical relief mean hunters should expect to cover significant ground on foot.

What is harvest success like in Unit 2? Recent harvest data shows strong success rates: 100% in both 2025 (4 of 4 hunters) and 2023 (6 of 6 hunters), 60% in 2022 (3 of 5), and 56% in 2024 (5 of 9). Across the last four years, Unit 2 has produced consistently strong harvest outcomes for hunters who draw tags here, though the sample sizes are small, as is typical for limited-quota moose units.

How big are the moose in Unit 2? Trophy record data for the counties overlapping Unit 2 shows a moderate history of trophy production, suggesting the unit is capable of producing trophy-class bulls, though it isn't among Wyoming's top-tier record-producing areas. Because trophy records are tracked at the county level and shared with neighboring units, this history reflects the broader region rather than Unit 2 exclusively. Hunters willing to scout thoroughly and cover ground have a realistic chance at a mature bull.

Is Wyoming Unit 2 worth applying for? Based on available data, yes — Unit 2 stands out due to its strong recent harvest success rates, a healthy average bull:cow ratio of 68:100 across four survey years, moderate trophy potential, and exceptional public land access at 94%. For hunters accumulating moose points, this combination of factors makes Unit 2 a strong candidate worth prioritizing.

Do nonresidents need a guide to hunt moose in Unit 2? Only within the unit's wilderness-designated portion, which makes up 9% of Unit 2's total acreage. Wyoming law requires nonresidents to hire a licensed outfitter to hunt in designated wilderness. Since the large majority of Unit 2 falls outside that boundary, most nonresident hunters can pursue moose here without a required guide, provided they stay outside the wilderness area.