WY Pronghorn Unit 47 — Shirley Basin

WY 47 – Shirley Basin: Tactical Analysis. Terrain & Access Shirley Basin spans 6,400–9,100 ft of sagebrush and mixed terrain across roughly 707,000 acres. Nearly half the unit sits on public land, offering solid accessibility for DIY hunters willing to glass and hike open country. The elevation band supports both lower-country and high-elevation pronghorn habitat, though mid-basin flats typically hold the bulk of animals. Herd Quality Recent surveys show an above-average buck:doe ratio of 45:100—well above the benchmark for typical pronghorn units. This indicates moderate hunting pressure and a healthy age structure with good representation of mature..