WY Elk Unit 48 — Upper Nowood

# WY 48 – Upper Nowood: Tactical Analysis ## Terrain & Access Elevation spans 4,500–9,100 ft across nearly 600,000 acres with 61% public land. This is high-elevation mixed terrain offering both archery and rifle seasons across spring, fall, and late seasons. ## Herd Quality Bull:cow ratio of 21:100 (2024) reflects good but declining composition versus 37:100 in 2023. Trophy quality index shows the herd remains healthy (62/100), though the drop suggests closer management—most bulls are likely 2–4 years old. Older age classes are limited. ## Trophy Potential Counties overlapping this unit (Fremont, Natrona, Washakie) have produced 24 record-book entries all-time,...