WY Pronghorn Unit 84 — Wind River

WY 84 — Wind River: Tactical Analysis. Terrain & Access Wind River spans nearly 800,000 acres across dramatic elevation—from 6,400 ft sagebrush country to 13,700+ ft alpine terrain. Public land comprises 91% of the unit, offering extensive access for foot-mobile hunters. However, 45% wilderness designation requires nonresidents to hire a licensed Wyoming outfitter/guide to legally hunt those areas. This is a significant logistical constraint for unguided nonresident DIY hunters—nearly half the unit is off-limits without professional support. Residents are not subject to this restriction and can pursue the wilderness areas independently. Herd Quality Pronghorn buck:doe ratio surveys..