Area 67 covers the South Wind River country — the lower flanks and foothills of the southern Wind River Range west of Lander. The terrain transitions from sagebrush and irrigated hay meadows at 6,500 feet through aspen, limber pine, and Douglas fir into the granite and alpine country of the Wind River Range above 10,000 feet. The Popo Agie River and its forks are the defining drainages, cutting deep canyons through the sedimentary rock on the range front before reaching the foothills. The lower country is classic Wyoming foothill: sage draws, rocky ridgelines, scattered timber patches, and creek bottoms with cottonwood and willow. Higher up, the terrain gets steep and wild fast — the southern Winds are among the most rugged mountains in Wyoming, with glacially carved cirques, sheer granite walls, and snowfields that persist into late summer. Elk use the mid-elevation timber and move to the foothills as winter pushes them down. Mule deer are abundant in the sage-timber transition zone. Sinks Canyon Road out of Lander provides the primary paved access into the range front. Forest roads and trails extend from there into the Shoshone National Forest and the Popo Agie Wilderness. BLM and state trust sections cover much of the lower foothills, with private ranch land controlling the irrigated bottoms. Lander is the supply hub with full services — gas, groceries, lodging, and a hospital. The Wind River Reservation borders the area to the north, and the boundary is a hard line — do not hunt on reservation land without tribal authorization. Cell service is reliable in Lander and along the highway, and drops quickly once you enter the canyons. This is a versatile area: you can hunt the open foothills from a truck camp, or pack into the high wilderness for a backcountry experience. The lower units are accessible enough for a weekend hunt; the high country demands a multi-day commitment. October weather ranges from pleasant Indian summer to early-winter storms, with dramatic temperature swings between the sage flats and the high peaks. Area 67 on the south slope of the Wind River Range near Lander is a popular elk and deer unit where nonresident elk tags typically require 2-5 preference points. The Popo Agie Wilderness provides backcountry access in the high Winds, with full wilderness restrictions on motorized travel. The Wind River Indian Reservation borders the area to the north — the boundary must be GPS-verified, and trespass onto tribal land is a federal offense. No grizzly bears are established, but dispersers from the Yellowstone population are increasingly reported. Access is a mix of Shoshone National Forest, BLM foothills, and private ranch land in the irrigated bottoms. The area is known for accessible elk hunting within striking distance of Lander, with both front-country road-hunt options on the lower forest and wilderness pack-in opportunities in the high Winds. The Sinks Canyon approach provides a scenic and relatively short route into quality elk habitat.