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Unit 9

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Area 9 covers the country east of the Absaroka front near Meeteetse and the Greybull River drainage. Elevations run from 5,000 feet in the Greybull valley to over 12,000 feet on the Absaroka peaks. The lower country is sagebrush benches and irrigated hay meadows. Climb west and you go through Douglas fir foothills into dense lodgepole and spruce-fir, then alpine. The Washakie Wilderness covers the upper portions. Shoshone NF, BLM, and significant private ranch land share the area. Forest roads from Meeteetse provide access. Meeteetse is a small authentic town; Cody is full service to the north. Cell service drops past town. The basin-edge country produces good mule deer; elk are in the upper timber and wilderness. Grizzly country.

Unit Stats

Hunting Season Temps (3-yr avg)

Sep
72°
44°
Oct
54°
32°
Nov
41°
23°
Dec
32°
17°
Jan
29°
13°
Feb
28°
11°

Recent Trophy Scores · 2020–2025

Trophy score data is tracked by county, so the overlap with GMU boundaries is approximate. These numbers tell you whether the area is capable of growing big animals — they do not indicate public vs. private land. Big elk can come from anywhere; most elk in the lower 48 trace back to Yellowstone stock that was transplanted west after the species was nearly extirpated in the early 1900s.

CountySpeciesMethodCountAvg ScoreTop Score
AlbanyElkArchery13317363
AlbanyElkRifle1363363
AlbanyPronghornArchery26868
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Nearest Towns

DuboisSmall town with gas, groceries, lodging, restaurants. Primary hub for Wind River / Absaroka hunts. Hospital in Riverton (80 mi).
LanderFull services: gas, groceries (Safeway, Mr. D's), lodging, hospital (SageWest Health Care). Gateway to S. Wind River Range.
PinedaleSmall town; gas, groceries, lodging. Gateway to Bridger-Teton NF and W. Wind River Range.
RivertonFull services: gas, groceries (Walmart), lodging, hospital. Central staging for Wind River area.
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Campgrounds

Falls CampgroundUSFS (Shoshone NF)Brooks Lake area near Togwotee Pass; 54 sites; 7,800 ft; elk habitat.
Pinnacles CampgroundUSFS (Shoshone NF)Brooks Lake Road; 21 sites; 9,100 ft; near Pinnacle Buttes.
Horse Creek CampgroundUSFS (Shoshone NF)Dubois area; 9 sites; 7,600 ft; trailhead into Washakie Wilderness.
Sinks Canyon CampgroundWY State ParksNear Lander; 29 sites; 6,500 ft; access to S. Wind River Range.
Green River Lakes CampgroundUSFS (Bridger-Teton NF)Northern Wind River Range; 39 sites; 8,000 ft; spectacular setting.
Dispersed campingUSFS / BLMAbundant along Shoshone NF and BLM roads around Dubois and the Wind River foothills.
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Statewide Outfitters & Directories

These outfitters operate statewide or in multiple regions. Check each one's website to confirm they cover Unit 9.

Bald Mountain Outfitters
Pinedale, WY. Bridger Wilderness. Since 1976 (48 years). Elk, deer, bear, moose, antelope. 80% return/referral clients. Guide of the Year awards.
Wagonhound Outfitters
Douglas, WY. 300,000 acres, Area 7. License #BG 063. Trophy elk, deer, antelope, bear, birds. MBNF permitted.
Trophy Mountain Outfitters
Western WY. Pack-in wilderness + drive-in camps. 80% bull elk success (2024). Documented results 2009-2025. Elk, deer, sheep, moose, lion.
Absaroka Mountain Lodge
Cody, WY. East Yellowstone highway. Absaroka Range pack-in hunts. Elk, mule deer, bear. Guest ranch + outfitting.
Yellowstone Outfitters & Guides
Jackson Hole / Teton Wilderness. Thorofare and upper Yellowstone. 30+ years. Backcountry horseback elk hunts.
Shoshone Lodge & Guest Ranch
Cody, WY. North Fork Shoshone, near Yellowstone East Entrance. Guided elk and mule deer.
7D Ranch Outfitters
Sunlight Basin. Horseback wilderness hunts. Small group camps. Elk and mule deer. Cody area.
Greys River Outfitters
Star Valley / Wyoming Range. Units 90, 92, 94. Region G/H. Elk and mule deer. Verified live.

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Outdoor & Gun Stores

Whiskey Mountain Tackle & OutfittersDubois, WYHunting and fishing gear; ammo, maps, local knowledge.
Wind River Outdoor CompanyLander, WYFull outdoor shop; hunting supplies, ammo, optics.
Murdoch's Ranch & HomeRiverton, WYFarm & ranch store; ammo, hunting supplies, clothing, optics.
Faler's General StorePinedale, WYBasic hunting supplies and ammo; local knowledge.
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Game Processors

Dubois LockerDubois, WYWild game processing; sausage, jerky, basic cuts; (307) 455-2654
Lander LockerLander, WYFull wild game processing; custom cuts and sausage; (307) 332-3554
Ray's Custom MeatsRiverton, WYWild game processing and custom butchering; call ahead during season.
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Gas Stations

Maverik / SinclairDubois, WY — last fuel before Togwotee Pass (westbound) or Shoshone NF.
Loaf 'N JugLander, WY — US-287; multiple stations.
MaverikRiverton, WY — full 24-hr fuel.
Maverik / SinclairPinedale, WY — last fuel before heading into Bridger-Teton NF.
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