elk hunt in fossil unit

[backwoods okie]

hi everyone, my boys and i were drawn for a bull hunt in the fossil unit and was wondering if anyone could help us oput with a area to start looking at to hunt on public land. thanks for any info, hank

 

[Orygun]

Get a BLM map and look for an accessable tract. There may be some National Forest to the east of the unit. With 14% public land, what public land there is will be crowded. Smoozing, buying, or bribing your way onto a ranch with elk is a better option.

 

[orarcher]

There are elk taken off of Sutton Mt. every year, but it is hit or miss. If you check out the area you will see why.

 

[backwoods okie]

hi orarcher, sutton mtn. is where were looking. i talked to a biologist he said there were some elk there but when they start getting pressure they head for the private around the bottom of the hill. and i know there is only foot access. and the biologist said it wasn't traditional elk terrain more sage and juniper. thanks for the reply archer. hank