WY Pronghorn Unit 23 — Pumpkin Buttes

WY 23 – Pumpkin Buttes: Tactical Analysis. Terrain & Access Pumpkin Buttes spans nearly 1 million acres across rolling high plains and butte country, ranging from 3,925 to 6,053 feet. With only 14% public land, this is a heavily privatized unit — successful hunts depend almost entirely on securing private-land access. Terrain is open and rolling, ideal for glassing and spot-and-stalk hunting, though the scarcity of public ground makes scouting and self-reliant hunting extremely challenging. Elevation is moderate year-round, with sparse timber and predominantly sagebrush habitat. Herd Quality Recent wildlife surveys show a buck:doe ratio of 54:100..