WY Elk Unit 16 — Shirley Mountain

WY 16 — Shirley Mountain. Terrain & Access Shirley Mountain spans 5,267–9,123 feet across roughly 1.1 million acres of mixed terrain in south-central Wyoming. About 55% of the unit is public land, offering moderate access for self-directed hunters willing to navigate a mix of national forest, BLM, and private holdings. Elevation variation supports diverse habitat from lower sagebrush benches to high-country forest and alpine zones. Herd Quality Recent wildlife surveys indicate a strong bull:cow ratio of 65:100 — well above the typical western managed unit. This ratio suggests good mature bull recruitment and relatively moderate harvest pressure,..