WY Elk Unit 33 — Middle Fork

WY 33 – Middle Fork: Tactical Analysis. Terrain & Access WY 33 spans 400,000+ acres across 4,586–8,562 feet of elevation, offering both lower-country and high-country habitat. Just over half the unit sits on public land, requiring hunters to identify accessible drainages and negotiate mixed ownership. The elevation range supports diverse elk habitat across multiple terrain bands, though the 54% public figure means route-finding and access planning are critical to hunt success. Herd Quality Recent wildlife surveys show an average bull:cow ratio of 37:100—above average and indicative of strong management. This ratio reflects healthy recruitment of bulls into..