WY Mountain Goat Unit 1 — Beartooth

WY 1 – Beartooth: Tactical Analysis. Terrain & Access WY 1 spans 287,322 acres across the Beartooth Plateau with extreme elevation relief—from 4,000 ft to over 11,400 ft. The unit is 80% public land, predominantly National Forest terrain. High-elevation alpine habitat dominates the upper reaches, offering classic mountain goat country with steep cliffs, rock outcrops, and sparse vegetation. Lower elevations transition through mixed forest. Access is primarily foot-based; hunters must expect significant verticality and sustained high-altitude exertion. Trophy Potential Park County—which overlaps this unit—holds a strong history of trophy mountain goats. Record-book entries show consistent production across..