Area 70 is the Dubois side of the Wind River Range — the upper Wind River valley and the western flanks of the Absaroka Range where it meets the Wind River divide. Elevations range from about 6,900 feet in the Wind River valley near Dubois to over 13,000 feet on the Continental Divide. The valley floor is broad, dry, and windswept — classic high-desert sage, grass, and badland formations of red and yellow sedimentary rock. The mountains rise abruptly from the valley, climbing through Douglas fir, lodgepole pine, and spruce-fir into alpine country. The Ramshorn Peak and Whiskey Mountain area south of Dubois holds one of the largest bighorn sheep herds in the world, and the surrounding country supports strong elk and mule deer populations. The Wind River itself and its tributary creeks — Torrey, Jakeys Fork, Horse Creek — provide travel corridors that concentrate game movement during migration. US-26/287 through the Wind River valley is the main access. Forest roads branch south into the Shoshone NF and north toward the Absarokas. The Fitzpatrick Wilderness and Washakie Wilderness protect large blocks of roadless country that require foot or horseback access. Dubois is the supply hub — a small but well-equipped town with gas, groceries, lodging, restaurants, and a strong outfitting tradition. The town sits at 6,917 feet, so altitude adjustment is built into your staging. Cell service works in Dubois and along the highway; expect nothing in the backcountry. Togwotee Pass (US-26/287) heading west toward Jackson provides access to the upper country, and several trailheads along the pass road reach into elk habitat. This area bridges two mountain ranges and catches migrating elk from both, which makes timing critical — hit the migration right and the hunting is exceptional; miss it and the elk may be on the other side of the divide. Wind is a constant companion in the valley; Dubois has earned its reputation as one of the windiest towns in Wyoming. Area 70 is the Dubois area — the Wind River country on the east slope of the Continental Divide where the Absaroka Range transitions into the Wind River Range. The unit encompasses the upper Wind River drainage, portions of the Shoshone National Forest, and the Fitzpatrick Wilderness. The town of Dubois (pronounced "dew-BOYS") sits at 6,900 feet in the Wind River Valley and serves as the staging point. This unit is unique because it borders the Wind River Indian Reservation to the south and east — the reservation is closed to non-tribal hunting and trespass is illegal. Know the boundary precisely. The unit holds both resident elk and animals that migrate from the Yellowstone ecosystem. The Ramshorn Peak area, the Breccia Cliffs, and the upper DuNoir Creek drainage are prime elk country with a mix of sagebrush parks, aspen groves, and dark spruce-fir timber. Access from Dubois via the Union Pass road (FR 261) reaches the Wind River Range; the Brooks Lake road (Hwy 287/Togwotee Pass) accesses the Absaroka side. Both provide trailhead access to wilderness areas. The Fitzpatrick Wilderness is massive (198,525 acres) and holds mountain goats, bighorn sheep, moose, and elk in the high basins. Glacier-carved cirques, massive cliff faces, and alpine lakes define the terrain above 10,000 feet. Most elk hunting happens lower — in the 8,000-10,000 foot timber and transition zone. The Whiskey Mountain area east of Dubois is a critical bighorn sheep winter range and has special access restrictions — check WGFD before entering. Dubois itself is a small town (population ~1,000) with gas, groceries (Dubois Super Foods), lodging, and a medical clinic. The nearest hospital is Riverton (80 miles east) or Jackson (85 miles west). Cell service is available in town and along Hwy 287 but drops quickly off-highway. The unit's combination of accessible front-country and deep wilderness makes it versatile — you can hunt from the road on national forest or pack 20 miles into the Fitzpatrick. Grizzly bears are expanding into this area and encounters are increasing; carry spray.