WY Elk Unit 86 — Monument Ridge

WY 86 - Monument Ridge. Terrain & Access Monument Ridge spans 6,390–10,849 feet across 74,107 acres of entirely public land—a substantial high-country unit with mixed elevation. This full public-land composition means access to huntable terrain is unrestricted by private-land barriers, a significant advantage for planning and flexibility. The elevation range supports diverse habitat from lower montane forests to alpine basins, creating multiple elevation bands that hunters can move through as conditions and elk distribution shift during the season. Herd Quality Recent surveys show an average bull:cow ratio of 31:100—an average/well-managed herd composition. This ratio reflects a balanced..