Wyoming Area 42 - West Bighorn Unit Profile - 2 Hunters are talking about this Unit // GOHUNT. The Hunting Company
Wyoming Area 42 - West Bighorn
Updated Jul 22, 2026
At a Glance
1,358Square Miles
83%Public Land
3,600 - 13,100Elevation Range
Quick Tips
A GPS with land status map is recommended
Fishing for rainbow trout can be good year round on the rivers and streams
Snow chains, a shovel and four-wheel drive are helpful during the rifle season
Area 42 is located along the Bighorn Mountains on the Montana border. This area allows hunters to hunt for big bulls with a high success rate, but drawing a permit can be difficult.
This huge unit offers a month-long rifle hunt and can be a great hunt for the opportunity to take a mature bull. Bulls typically are 35-40” wide.
