At a Glance
Quick Tips
- GOHUNT Maps are recommended to help navigate this area
- Four-wheel drive or ATVs are recommended
- Rattlesnakes are commonly found here
species | general Size | trophy potential |
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Elk | Dummy | Dummy |
The comments on GOHUNT's Hunting Unit Profiles for Area 120 in Buffalo Creek, Wyoming, reveal mixed experiences and concerns. Several hunters found good elk opportunities, particularly in the main walk-in area, though it is facing potential access issues due to a pending private sale, which may limit future public hunting. Users noted the importance of strategic planning and adaptability, particularly during busy hunting seasons. Additionally, hunters emphasized the value of a reliable GPS and land ownership program, as well as the benefits of engaging with knowledgeable local contacts, such as biologists and outfitters, to enhance their hunting success. Overall, hunters recommend staying informed about changing land access conditions and leveraging community insights for a successful hunt.
species | general Size | trophy potential |
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Elk | Dummy | Dummy |
This large unit is found in the central portion of the state and features a small but healthy population of elk. The landscape here is very open and expansive but broken and varied. Small timber patches will be found throughout the unit on north slopes and creek drainages with the highest concentration being in the northwest corner at the southern end of the Bighorn Mountains.
Terrain here is moderate to rugged, with elk typically found in the rugged and timbered foothills of the Bighorn Mountains. This is a big unit with a lot of country to hunt.
This unit goes from U.S. Highway 20, north across high desert country to the Bighorn Mountains. The mountains are gently contoured throughout the unit, changing to steep and rugged closer to the Bighorns. Most of this area is fairly easy to traverse but hunters should be prepared to cover a lot of ground in search of elk. Glassing will be one of the key elements when it comes to initially locating elk here.
Public access in this unit is good, with several well-maintained roads and a network of BLM roads and smaller two track roads. When off the maintained roads, four-wheel drive or ATVs are recommended. This unit is bordered by County Roads 104, 103, 102, 101 and 109 on the west, County Roads, 110, 113, 114 and 115 on the north, Wyoming Highway 259 and Interstate 25 on the east and U.S. Highway 20 on the south.
There is a lot of high desert country in this area. It is dry and mountainous with scattered limber pine as well as juniper on rocky slopes in the Bighorns. Sagebrush, mountain shrubs and grasslands make up most of the habitat.
Casper is the closest town and has several options for lodging. Groceries, gas stations, and other stores can also be found here. Camping is allowed on all public ground for up to 16 days in one location. Hunters can also camp in remote locations.
Roughly 1456 square miles
61% public land
Elevations from 4,800–8,700 feet