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Unit 87

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Area 87 covers the lower Greys River drainage between Alpine and the upper Greys—a long, narrow timbered valley running between the Salt River Range to the west and the Wyoming Range to the east. Elevations run from about 6,000 feet at Alpine on the Snake River to over 9,500 feet on the surrounding crests. The Greys River itself winds through a forested valley with willow-and-alder bottoms, broad meadows, and dense timbered slopes climbing on both sides—lodgepole pine, Engelmann spruce, aspen, and subalpine fir. The country gets wet—Pacific moisture funnels through here—and the willow-bottom country is some of the best moose habitat in Wyoming. Major drainages off the main river include Cottonwood, Murphy, and Strawberry Creeks. Bridger-Teton National Forest dominates with private inholdings scattered through. The Greys River Road from Alpine is the primary access—a long graded gravel road running 60+ miles up the valley. Alpine has gas, a small grocery, and the Three Rivers Resort; Jackson is the larger hub to the north. Cell service drops past Alpine. Quality elk in the timber and meadow margins, moose in the willow bottoms (one of Wyoming's better moose units), mule deer in the aspens, and grizzly bear country. The Greys River Road is a destination drive in fall when the aspens turn—the gold contrasts with the dark conifer in a way that puts photographers on every pullout.

Unit Stats

Roadless
61.6%
1+ mile from any road

Hunting Season Temps (3-yr avg)

Sep
66°
38°
Oct
50°
26°
Nov
34°
11°
Dec
27°
8°
Jan
25°
8°
Feb
25°
7°

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
SubletteElkArchery9316350
SubletteMule DeerRifle3195208
SublettePronghornRifle28282
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Nearest Towns

RawlinsFull services: gas, groceries (Walmart, City Market), lodging, hospital (Memorial Hospital of Carbon County). I-80 hub.
SaratogaSmall town; gas, groceries, lodging, hot springs. Gateway to Sierra Madre and Snowy Range from the west.
Encampment / RiversideSmall towns; gas, basic supplies, lodging. Gateway to Sierra Madre.
Elk MountainTiny; gas, cafe. Near I-80; access to Elk Mountain area.
BaggsSmall town; gas, basic supplies. Southern gateway to Sierra Madre; near CO border.
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Campgrounds

Ryan Park CampgroundUSFS (Medicine Bow NF)Near Saratoga; 48 sites; 8,000 ft; popular base camp for elk hunts.
Lincoln Park CampgroundUSFS (Medicine Bow NF)WY-130; 12 sites; 9,200 ft; Snowy Range.
Jack Creek CampgroundUSFS (Medicine Bow NF)Sierra Madre; 16 sites; 8,200 ft; quiet and close to elk habitat.
Battle Creek CampgroundUSFS (Medicine Bow NF)Battle Highway (WY-70); 5 sites; 8,400 ft; Sierra Madre access.
Bow River CampgroundUSFS (Medicine Bow NF)Medicine Bow Mountains; 13 sites; 9,000 ft; near good elk country.
Dispersed campingUSFS / BLMWidely available along forest roads in the Medicine Bow NF and BLM land south of Rawlins.
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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 87.

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

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Outdoor & Gun Stores

Hack's Tackle & OutfittersSaratoga, WYHunting and fishing gear; ammo, maps, local knowledge.
WalmartRawlins, WYAmmo, basic hunting supplies, camping gear, groceries.
Big RRawlins, WYFarm & ranch store; ammo, hunting clothing, supplies.
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Game Processors

Saratoga Custom MeatsSaratoga, WYWild game processing; sausage, jerky; (307) 326-5644
Rawlins Meat ProcessingRawlins, WYWild game processing; basic cuts and specialty sausage; call ahead.
Encampment LockerEncampment, WYSmall-town processor; basic wild game cuts; verify hours.
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Gas Stations

Flying J / SinclairRawlins, WY — I-80; 24-hr fuel; last major fuel before heading south.
Loaf 'N JugSaratoga, WY — WY-130; last fuel before Snowy Range or Sierra Madre.
SinclairEncampment, WY — WY-70; last fuel before Battle Highway into the Sierra Madre.
ConocoBaggs, WY — WY-789; last fuel before Little Snake River country.
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