WY Elk Unit 37 — Goose

WY 37 – Goose: Tactical Analysis. Terrain & Access Unit 37 spans high-elevation country from 3,627 to 13,142 feet across 437,729 acres in the Bighorn Mountains region. Over half the unit (54.2%) is public land, providing substantial opportunity for unguided exploration. However, 13% wilderness means nonresidents hunting those areas are required by Wyoming law to hire a licensed outfitter or guide — a meaningful cost and logistics consideration for DIY hunters. The remaining terrain is a mix of private and public land typical of northwestern Wyoming: expect both accessible ridge systems and roadless backcountry. Herd Quality Recent..