WY Elk Unit 49 — Otter Creek

WY 49 – Otter Creek. Terrain & Access WY 49 spans nearly 800,000 acres across a dramatic elevation range from 4,000 to 8,700 feet, offering both lower-country sagebrush and high alpine terrain. Over 71% is public land—primarily national forest—providing extensive backcountry access. The unit's size and elevation diversity support multiple habitat types and offer flexibility in where hunters can pursue elk depending on conditions and preference. Herd Quality Recent wildlife surveys show a bull:cow ratio averaging 37:100—an above-average/strong herd composition. This ratio indicates good recruitment of bulls into the breeding population and reflects solid management across the..