Topography and Vegetation: Shoshone National Forest is mountainous terrain, whereas the lower elevations are rolling foothills consisting of sagebrush/grasslands and juniper/limber pine ridges.

General Statement regarding this hunt area: The area has a several different license types. The Type 2 licenses are a later bull hunt for the first two weeks of November. This license is also valid in area 63 at this time. The Type 6 and 7 cow/calf licenses have different season dates and limitations. Most of the harvest with these licenses occurs within the Absaroka Front HMA or scattered BLM parcels along Owl Creek. There are some ranches that do allow hunting access for a fee. The area is known for having quality bulls, with some in the +350” range. There are plenty of grizzly bears in the area, so precautions and Forest Service regulations must be followed.
 
Additional Hunting Opportunities: Area 83 antelope and deer areas 119 and 120 have an overlapping season, but not entirely (need to check regulations).

Herd Unit Job Completion Report: See EL214 (Gooseberry) job completion report for more detailed information on the management, bull ratios, and harvest of this elk herd.

 What is a Job Completion Report?

View the Cody Region Elk Job Completion Report (JCR) for detailed information on this elk herd.

Last Updated: December 13, 2018

Wilderness Area Info

Wyoming state law requires nonresidents to hunt with a resident guide in designated wilderness areas. This does not mean the entire Hunt Area, only within the boundaries of the wilderness area.

The resident guide does not have to be a professional; a Wyoming resident who holds a big game or trophy game hunting license is able to obtain a Resident Guide License to guide two nonresident hunters a year in wilderness areas. Resident guides simply need to register at any Game and Fish office.

Percentage of this Hunt Area with Designated Wilderness: 1.19%

For More Information: Resident Guide Information
Contact: ph: (307) 777-4600
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AREA 64 - Type 1

2018 - HARVEST REPORT

Hunt Area	64
# Days Hunted	390
Days/Hunter	14.4
Total Area Harvest	27
Hunter Success	34.20%

AREA 64 - Type 2

2018 - HARVEST REPORT

Hunt Area	64
# Days Hunted	496
Days/Hunter	16.5
Total Area Harvest	30
Hunter Success	37.50%

AREA 64 - Type 6

2018 - HARVEST REPORT

Hunt Area	64
# Days Hunted	695
Days/Hunter	9.3
Total Area Harvest	75
Hunter Success	51.00%

AREA 64 - Type 7

2018 - HARVEST REPORT

Hunt Area	64
# Days Hunted	970
Days/Hunter	9.2
Total Area Harvest	105
Hunter Success	46.30%

Hunter Education Requirements

No person born on or after January 1, 1966, may take any wildlife by the use of firearms on land other than that of his own family, unless the person possesses or can demonstrate they have obtained a certificate of competency and safety in the use and handling of firearms.

All Elk Hunt Area 75 and 79 (Grand Teton National Park) hunters, regardless of age, must possess and exhibit a valid hunter safety certificate.

Compliance will be checked in the field.

Hunter Education Exemptions

If you meet the Armed Forces/Wyoming Peace Officer exemption requirements or you have obtained special 1 year authorization through the Hunter Mentor Program, you are exempt from hunter education.

Hunter Mentor Program

Any person born on or after January 1, 1966, who has not received a certificate of competency and safety in the use and handling of firearms, may apply to the Department for a special authorization to take wildlife with the use of a firearm while being accompanied by a mentor. A special authorization issued to an individual shall be valid for one (1) year from the date of issue and shall be in the possession of the recipient at all times while in the field.

Below is a listing of regional landfill and transfer station facilities, around this hunt area, that may accept waste from processed game animals and whole carcasses. Please note, some facilities may require additional measures for carcass disposal because of CWD concerns, click on the facility for more information.

Big Horn County - North #2 - Cowley, WY	More Info
Big Horn County - South - Greybull, WY	More Info
Park County Regional Landfill - Cody, WY	More Info
Powell - Powell, WY	More Info
Thermopolis - Thermopolis, WY	More Info
Worland #2 - Worland, WY	More Info

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Cody, WY 82414
ph: (307) 527-7125
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