WY Elk Unit 84 — Lower Hoback

WY 84 – Lower Hoback: Tactical Analysis. Terrain & Access Lower Hoback spans 5,773–11,368 ft across 253,309 acres, with exceptional public-land access at 93.6%. The unit's significant wilderness component (31%) creates a mixed hunting landscape: lower drainages and mid-elevation terrain are accessible for day-hiking and vehicle-supported hunts, while high-country areas require backcountry commitment. The elevation range supports diverse elk habitat across sagebrush foothills and higher-elevation forest. Critical for nonresidents: Wyoming law requires all nonresidents hunting in designated wilderness areas to hire a licensed outfitter/guide. With nearly one-third of the unit in wilderness, DIY nonresident hunters must plan access..