WY Elk Unit 49 — Otter Creek

# WY 49 – Otter Creek: Tactical Analysis ## Terrain & Accessibility Unit 49 spans 792,271 acres across 4,041–8,784 ft elevation with 71% public land, offering diverse terrain from lower sagebrush to high alpine. The broad elevation range and good public access make it suitable for both rifle and archery hunters, though higher elevations will require packing in. ## Herd Quality & Population Bull:cow ratios have been volatile: 37:100 (2023, exceptional) → 30:100 (2022) → 21:100 (2024, good). The recent decline suggests tighter herd management or population adjustment; the 2024 ratio indicates moderate breeding stock but fewer mature bulls available....