At a Glance
Quick Tips
- Moose are huge animals, be prepared to take care of them
- Cell phone service is spotty throughout the area
- A GPS with land status map is recommended
- Fishing for rainbow trout can be good year round on the rivers and streams
Area 36 is located near the southwest corner of Wyoming in both Lincoln and Uinta County. There are decent numbers with quality moose found throughout this area. The beautiful open spaces of this area can provide hunters with a great hunt with a chance at a trophy bull.
This area has good public access and is typically a more desired hunting area for this region of Wyoming. From Evanston to Kemmerer, a wide variety of terrain holds moose in this unit. There are a lot of moose with the opportunity to harvest a trophy bull in this unit.
There are rolling hills with pines, aspen and junipers. River bottoms sheltered by willows are a common habitat for moose to browse among. Moose are typically found at lower elevations making this hunt less physically demanding.
Access to public land is good here. Expect to utilize numerous dirt roads, as well as spot and stalk tactics along rocky trails or through sagebrush. Hunting with a vehicle is common in this area in order to cover such open ground.
The vegetation in this area contains a lot of different habitat for the Shiras Moose. From beautiful ponds where moose browse for aquatic plants or graze on willows, to the open prairie draws where moose feed in the aspen and serviceberry bushes, hunters can seek bulls in a variety of environments.
There are not many designated camp grounds, however camping is permitted on most public land. Further accommodations, services or supplies can be found in one of the many nearby towns, such as Evanston or Kemmerer.
Roughly 842 square miles
56% public land
Elevations from 6,000-8,300 feet