WY Elk Unit 39 — Deer Creek

WY 39 – Deer Creek. Terrain & Access Unit 39 spans nearly 150,000 acres across a dramatic elevation range, from mid-elevation sagebrush and aspen at 3,600 feet to high alpine terrain above 9,900 feet. Nearly all land is publicly owned, providing exceptional access throughout the unit. The steep topography and high-country character demand physical preparation and backcountry navigation skills, but the minimal private-land barrier means hunters can pursue elk across diverse habitat tiers — lower-country draws and benches to high meadows and ridges. Herd Quality Recent wildlife surveys indicate an average bull:cow ratio of 26:100, reflecting an..