WY Elk Unit 116 — North Black Hills

WY 116 – North Black Hills: Tactical Analysis. Terrain & Access North Black Hills spans nearly 1.5 million acres across mixed public and private land, with elevation ranging from 3,100 to 6,600 feet. Public land comprises 21% of the unit—a significant constraint that concentrates hunter access and requires careful route planning. The elevation band supports diverse habitat, from lower-country grassland and ponderosa pine to higher mixed conifer, creating variable terrain across the unit. Success here depends on understanding where public land patches lie relative to elk movement and being prepared for longer approaches or strategic boundary hunting where..