WY Pronghorn Unit 20 — Upper Powder River

# WY 20 – Upper Powder River: Tactical Analysis ## Terrain & Access Unit 20 spans 524K acres across high-elevation terrain (4,593–10,510 ft) with 40% public land. Topography ranges from sagebrush flats to mountain ridges, offering mixed hunting conditions. Lower public-land percentage requires careful route planning and access negotiation on private ground. ## Herd Quality & Population Recent survey data (2022–2024) flags exceptionally high buck:doe ratios (56–68:100) — **these are unreliable indicators of a truly exceptional herd** and almost certainly reflect small sample sizes rather than actual population structure. Ignore the inflated ratios; focus on the consistent "Exceptional" quality ratings,...