WY Pronghorn Unit 29 — Shawneee

# WY 29 – Shawneee: Tactical Analysis ## Terrain & Access Unit 29 spans 809,467 acres across moderate elevation (4,016–5,551 ft) with only 23% public land—a significant access constraint. Success will depend heavily on scouting and/or leveraging private-land networks before the hunt. ## Herd Quality & Population The 2024 pronghorn herd shows **exceptional composition** (81/100 quality index) with a strong buck:doe ratio of 44:100, indicating a healthy, mature population well-managed for trophy potential. This is above average for Wyoming pronghorn. ## Trophy Potential **Converse and Niobrara counties** (overlapping this unit) have produced **43 record-book entries** all-time, averaging 82.1 (range 80–87)....