WY Elk Unit 71 — Pacific Creek

WY 71 — Pacific Creek. Terrain & Access Pacific Creek spans nearly 150,000 acres of high-elevation wilderness — 84% of the unit sits in designated wilderness where nonresidents must hire a licensed Wyoming outfitter/guide. Elevation ranges from 6,767 to 10,060 feet across strenuous terrain averaging 13° slope. Nearly all land is public (99.9%), but access is constrained by wilderness designation. Unguided nonresident hunters should not pursue this unit. Herd Quality Recent elk surveys show an above-average/strong bull:cow ratio of 46:100, indicating a well-maintained herd with solid age-class structure and reasonable breeding bull representation. This ratio reflects limited..