WY Elk Unit 40 — Horse Creek

WY 40 — Horse Creek. Terrain & Access Horse Creek spans nearly 300,000 acres across a dramatic elevation range—from 3,600 feet in lower drainages to over 10,100 feet in alpine terrain. The unit is 90% public land, offering substantial opportunity for self-guided exploration across national forest and BLM ground. This elevation diversity creates distinct habitat zones: lower-country sagebrush and forest transitioning to high-alpine meadows and peaks. Access varies accordingly—road corridors serve lower elevations, while upper country requires foot traffic into remote backcountry. Hunters willing to pack deep into high terrain will find less-pressured country. Herd Quality Recent..