Wyoming Area 1 - Northwest Bighorn Unit Profile // GOHUNT. The Hunting Company
Wyoming Area 1 - Northwest Bighorn
Updated May 27, 2026
At a Glance
696Square Miles
90%Public Land
5,500 - 10,500Elevation Range
Quick Tips
GPS, maps, or a compass are highly recommended
Focus your efforts on the mountain when trying to find bears
Off trail/road travel can be difficult due to terrain steepness on the western slope of the mountain range
This hunting area is found in the north central area of the state and features some incredible scenery and bear hunting. This is a deceptively large area, but it isn’t really that big when looking for bear habitat. To find the bears you will need to look at the Eastern side of the unit where the Bighorn National Forest is located. Once on the mountain, you will find a lot of open meadows and valleys allowing you to glass a lot of land from one position. There are no Grizzly Bears located in the hunt area currently.
With the average bear harvest and no Wilderness Areas or Grizzlies in this unit, this is a great place for nonresidents to hunt.