WY Elk Unit 38 — Tongue

# WY 38 – Tongue: Tactical Analysis ## Terrain & Access Unit 38 spans 361,000 acres across high-elevation Bighorn country (3,762–10,325 ft), with 79% public land providing substantial opportunity for unguided hunting. Terrain is steep alpine and subalpine forest typical of northern Wyoming's backcountry. ## Herd Quality The 2024 survey shows a healthy bull:cow ratio of 28:100 (rated "Good"), indicating adequate mature bulls are present in the population. The 2023 ratio was lower at 17:100; the 2022 spike to 36:100 likely reflects a small sample and should not be relied upon for current conditions. ## Trophy Potential Sheridan County (99%...