WY Moose Unit 42 — West Bighorn

WY 42 – West Bighorn: Tactical Analysis. Terrain & Access West Bighorn spans nearly 1.3 million acres across dramatic elevation—from 3,600 ft to over 13,000 ft—with 87% public land offering substantial opportunity for self-directed hunters. High elevation provides diverse habitat from lower sagebrush and aspen to subalpine spruce-fir and alpine meadows. The large public-land base and elevation range create flexibility for hunters to adapt to weather and game movement across the season. Herd Quality Recent moose surveys show a bull:cow ratio averaging 69:100—a notably strong indicator of a well-maintained bull population and moderate harvest pressure. This ratio..