Wyoming Elk Pronghorn

Unit 019 (Pinedale / Upper Green River)

Wyoming Hunting Guide — Elk, Pronghorn

Wyoming Elk Area 019 encompasses the upper Green River drainage and Pinedale-area terrain in Sublette County. The Wyoming Range and southern Wind River Range foothills provide diverse elk habitat with substantial Bridger-Teton National Forest public land. This area supports both archery and rifle seasons under general and limited quota license structures.

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Elk Hunting in Unit 019

Where to Find Elk in Area 019

Elk in Area 019 follow the timbered drainages of the upper Green River and Wyoming Range, staging in high meadows and spruce-fir timber in early season. The Bridger-Teton National Forest provides extensive public land with elk concentrated in north-facing timber and creek-bottom willow flats.

Seasonal Patterns

September bulls are vocal in the timbered canyon draws above the upper Green River. Rifle season pushes elk from high timber toward mid-elevation sage and grass benches. Late season snow drives animals toward lower valley terrain around Pinedale.

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How to Hunt Elk in Area 019

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Elk Success Rates

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The upper Green River / Pinedale area has a history of productive elk hunting supported by the Bridger-Teton's large public land base. WGFD annual harvest reports include Area 019 data. Success varies by season type — limited quota seasons generally produce higher per-hunter success than general license areas.

Elk Draw Odds

Season	Tags	Applicants	Draw %	Pts Req
Rifle— General	114	13	100.0%	0
Rifle— General	139	353	39.4%	0

Data from 2025 draw results. Resident odds shown.

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Area 019 may offer both general (Type 1) and limited quota licenses depending on season. Wyoming's preference point draw uses a 75/25 split favoring max-point holders. Check the WGFD Applications & Drawings page for current Area 019 draw statistics and point requirements.

Pronghorn Hunting in Unit 019

Pronghorn Area 19 covers the heart of the Red Desert south of Rock Springs — iconic Wyoming sage-sea country with some of the most remote pronghorn hunting in the state. The unit runs 671 tags against 359 applicants, making it a genuinely easy-draw area. Trophy potential is excellent — 78-83 inch bucks are regular and the desert's isolation protects older-age animals. BLM dominates the unit with extensive public ground and checkerboard in places.

Where to Find Pronghorn in Area 19

Red Desert pronghorn distribute widely across the sage basins and broken rim country south of Rock Springs.

Opening Weekend

Bucks hold on sage benches and ridgelines along the BLM road network. Focus on the country north of I-80 and south of Bitter Creek.

Mid-Season

Trophy potential climbs deep in the desert interior — the further from I-80 the better.

How to Hunt Pronghorn in Area 19

Area 19 is a remoteness-wins hunt. We drive deep, glass long, and commit only on trophy bucks.

Deep-Desert Strategy

Plan 30-50 mile drives into the BLM interior each day. The further you go, the older-age-class the bucks get. Full-size spare, extra fuel, extra water — non-negotiable.

Glassing Rim Country

The rim edges along Bitter Creek and the Killpecker country hide bucks in draws that look flat from the road. Walk rims and glass down, not across.

Checkerboard Discipline

Portions of the unit are checkerboard — validate every stalk boundary on onX. Corner-crossing remains legally contested in Wyoming; play conservatively.

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Pronghorn Success Rates

Area 19 rifle pronghorn success runs 80-90%, with trophy-class (80-inch-plus) harvest notably higher than surrounding units. Days-per-harvest averages 2-3 for hunters willing to drive deep.

Pronghorn Draw Odds

Season	Tags	Applicants	Draw %	Pts Req
Rifle— General	200	76	100.0%	0

Data from 2025 draw results. Resident odds shown.

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Wyoming's 75% preference-point / 25% random split applies. Area 19 Type 1 non-resident tags routinely clear at 0 preference points — the unit is chronically undersubscribed given the trophy quality, likely because of its remoteness. Residents draw annually with zero points.

Unit Logistics & Expectations

Planning Notes

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Road Conditions

Bridger-Teton forest roads provide access; expect rough gravel and 4WD requirements in late October

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Terrain Difficulty

Moderate to difficult — Wyoming Range and upper Green River terrain with significant elevation change

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Hunting Pressure

Moderate — Pinedale-area units draw regional hunters but large public land base distributes pressure

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Nearest Town

Pinedale (30–50 mi depending on access route). Full services including fuel, groceries, lodging, and outfitters.

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Permit Notes

Verify license type availability at WGFD before applying; some seasons require limited quota draw

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Frequently Asked Questions

What license type is required for Area 019 elk?

Area 019 may offer general (Type 1) elk licenses available without a draw, as well as limited quota (Type 6/7) licenses requiring preference points. The specific license types available vary by season. Check the current WGFD Hunt Planner and regulations for Area 019 license availability.

Is Area 19 really a zero-point draw?

Yes — Area 19 non-resident Type 1 pronghorn tags have cleared at zero preference points for multiple consecutive years. The combination of remoteness and the desert environment keeps applicant volume below tag supply.

How bad is the Red Desert access?

It's fine with preparation and brutal without. Carry extra fuel, water, a spare, and a satellite messenger. Avoid interior roads after any rainfall — the clay two-tracks become a trap within an hour.

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Sources & Verification

Every fact on this page is tied to a primary source below. Last fact-checked 2026-04-17.

WGFD Hunt Planner — Elk — Wyoming Game and Fish Department · supports: Area 019 boundaries, License types, Season structure · accessed 2026-04-17
WGFD Hunting Regulations Hub — Wyoming Game and Fish Department · supports: Season dates, Bag limits, Weapon restrictions · accessed 2026-04-17
WGFD Preference Points — Wyoming Game and Fish Department · supports: Point system rules, Application period, Draw split · accessed 2026-04-17
WGFD Harvest Reports & Surveys — Wyoming Game and Fish Department · supports: Area 019 harvest data, Hunter success, Population surveys · accessed 2026-04-17
WGFD Hunt Planner — Pronghorn Antelope — Wyoming Game and Fish Department · supports: Area 19 boundary and season structure, Type 1 and Type 7 allocations, Public vs checkerboard mix · accessed 2026-04-17
BLM Rock Springs Field Office — Red Desert — Bureau of Land Management · supports: Red Desert land management, Travel plan and road network, Checkerboard landownership pattern · accessed 2026-04-17

Unit 019 (Pinedale / Upper Green River)

Elk Hunting in Unit 019

Where to Find Elk in Area 019

How to Hunt Elk in Area 019

Elk Success Rates

Elk Draw Odds

Pronghorn Hunting in Unit 019

Where to Find Pronghorn in Area 19

Opening Weekend

Mid-Season

How to Hunt Pronghorn in Area 19

Pronghorn Success Rates

Pronghorn Draw Odds

Unit Logistics & Expectations

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