WY Elk Unit 45 — Paint Rock Creek

WY 45 — Paint Rock Creek. Terrain & Access Paint Rock Creek spans nearly 500,000 acres across rugged high-elevation terrain, rising from 3,886 feet to over 13,000 feet. The unit is 85% public land, offering substantial opportunity for unguided exploration. However, 12% wilderness designation requires nonresident hunters to engage a licensed Wyoming outfitter/guide for any hunting in those areas — a meaningful logistical commitment for DIY hunters planning high-country access. The elevation range supports distinct seasonal habitat use, with lower drainages and mid-elevation forests providing early-season hunting and higher terrain offering late-season options as animals shift elevation bands..