Central Wyoming Elk Hunting- UNITS 16, 22, 23, 111

Central Wyoming’s high deserts, pine ridges, and isolated mountain ranges are arguably home to some of the Cowboy state’s finest trophy elk hunting. WTA TAGS has found the premier outfitter within these units that understands how to operate a hunt professionally and strives to provide the best experience possible. The outfitter does specialize in archery/crossbow hunts (crossbows are legal during WY. archery seasons). Each unit will be pre-scouted during the summer by airplane, boots on the ground scouting, and the use of trail cams.

See below for unit specific information:

Unit 16

Elevation: 6,000-8,000 feet

General Information: This vast unit is comprised of varying topography from mountains down to sage flats. Hunts within this area will require some hiking but not overly physically demanding. Unit 16 offers an October 01 rifle opener, allowing the unique opportunity to gun hunt while the bulls are rutting.  A combination of pickups and side by sides will be used for transportation within the unit.

Trophy Expectations: 310-340+

Seasons: Archery (September 1-30), Rifle- Type 1 (October 1-31), Rifle- Type 2 (November 1-30)

Preference Points Required To Draw: 16+

Lodging: Hunts will be conducted from a modern lodge near the hunting area.

Unit 22

Elevation: 6,000-10,000 feet

General Information: During the archery and early rifle season one can expect a physically demanding hunt that takes place within the Ferris Mountains. This isolated mountain range will contain timbered slopes and sage brush. Private ranches leased by the outfitter do yield vastly improved access to the mountain and cuts down on wasted time hiking in/out. During the late seasons the elk will migrate of the mountain down to rolling sage hills that are a mix of public and private land leased by the outfitter. Late season hunts here are perfect for the less mobile hunter as pickups and ATV’s can be used for nearly all travel in conjunction with short hikes.

Trophy Expectations: 330-350+

Seasons: Archery (September 1-30), Rifle- Type 1 (October 08-31 or November 15- December 15)

Preference Points Required To Draw: Max Points (17 in 2023)

Lodging: An extremely nice lodge will be utilized for these hunts ensuring you have all the comforts of home.

Unit 23

Elevation: 5,500- 7,500 feet

General Information: These hunts will primarily be conducted in the pine ridges and rock outcroppings spread across private lease holdings; the outfitter is also permitted to hunt nearly all the public land within the unit. Unit 23 uniquely offers an October 1^st rifle opener; this gives gun hunters the rare opportunity to pursuit bulls in the heart of the rut. Hunts within the unit can be tailored to nearly every physicality level with access being readily available.

Trophy Expectations: 310-340+

Seasons: Archery (September 1-30), Rifle- Type 1 (October 01-31 or November 15- December 15)

Preference Points Required To Draw: 13+

Lodging: An extremely nice lodge will be utilized for most hunts, if the distance from the lodge to hunting area becomes too great deluxe campers will be placed near where you will be hunting.

Unit 111

Elevation: 5,500- 8,500 feet

General Information: Unit 111 is encompassed by the Seminoe Mountains which can be readily accessed through private ranches controlled by the outfitter. The Seminoe’s can be described as quintessential elk mountains containing pine, juniper, and aspen. These private ranches also contain a large creek network that acts as a hub for the rut, bulls and cows travel from far and wide to this are during the September rut. Late season hunts will take place at lower elevations along the foothills and sage hills. These hunts are ideal for less mobile hunters and utilize pickups/ATV’s for travel.

Trophy Expectations: 330-350+

Seasons: Archery (September 1-30), Rifle- Type 1 (October 10-31 or November 15- December 15)

Preference Points Required To Draw: Max Points (17 in 2023)

Lodging: An extremely nice lodge will be utilized for most hunts, if the distance from the lodge to hunting area becomes too great deluxe campers will be placed near where you will be hunting.

If you have questions regarding this hunt, have drawn a tag and now wish to locate the right outfitter, or would like assistance applying into the Wyoming elk draw- please contact WTA TAGS at 1-800-755-TAGS (8247) or email us at TAGS@trophyadventures.com. Wyoming does offer Commissions tags (guaranteed tag) at auction for those of you looking to bypass the draw system.