WY Pronghorn Unit 17 — Gillette

# WY 17 (Gillette) – Pronghorn Tactical Analysis ## Terrain & Access Unit 17 spans 1.14M acres of rolling prairie and foothill terrain (3,402–4,931 ft) with only 21% public land — primarily Bureau of Land Management and state lands near Gillette. Private ranch access is essential for success. Forum feedback notes the Elk Creek Rd walk-in area on the west side has recently improved access, and town amenities are readily available. ## Herd Quality The herd is in **good condition** with a buck:doe ratio of 41:100 (2024). This is a healthy composition for pronghorn and aligns with management objectives. Recent...