WY Elk Unit 36 — Rock Creek

WY 36 — Rock Creek: Tactical Analysis. Terrain & Access WY 36 spans 133,584 acres across dramatic elevation—from 4,590 ft in the lower valleys to 12,856 ft at the peaks—offering diverse habitat from sagebrush and lower-elevation forests to high-country alpine terrain. With 68% public land, the unit provides solid access for foot hunters, though private land interspersion will require ground-truthing specific entry routes. The broad elevation spread supports multiple hunting strategies, from lower-country glassing to high-elevation stalks as the season progresses and elk move between zones. Herd Quality Recent wildlife surveys show an average bull:cow ratio of..