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Elk Hunt Area 27 Upper Sweetwater
Wyoming, United States
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About Elk Hunt Area 27 Upper Sweetwater
Elk Hunt Area 27 Upper Sweetwater is a elk hunt area in Wyoming, United States, set by Wyoming Game and Fish Department. It covers about 305 km² (118 mi²). No town of the HuntGrid list lies inside it; the nearest is Lander, about 32 km from its edge.
HuntGrid draws its boundary from Wyoming Game and Fish Department's data for the 2026 season. The agency uses this unit system for Elk (wapiti).
- Unit code
- 27
- Area
- 305 km²
- Area (miles)
- 118 mi²
- Boundaries
- 2026
Public and protected land mapped inside it
HuntGrid's public land layers map about 286 km² of public or protected land inside it, 94% of the unit. Some protected land is privately owned (a conservation group's, for one). By manager, as the source names it:
| Manager | km² | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Forest Service Region 04 Intermountain | 133 | 44% |
| Bureau of Land Management | 101 | 33% |
| Forest Service Region 02 Rocky Mountain | 42 | 14% |
| Unknown | 11 | 4% |
Boundaries are approximate and aren't legal descriptions. Public land doesn't always mean you can hunt there: check your local regulations and posted signs.
Public land: U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) Gap Analysis Project (GAP), 2025, Protected Areas Database of the United States (PAD-US) 4.1
Seasons and regulations
Seasons for this unit that a person has checked against Wyoming Game and Fish Department's regulations:
| Species | Dates | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Elk (wapiti) | Oct 1, 2026 to Oct 31, 2026 | draw source |
| Elk (wapiti) | Oct 1, 2026 to Nov 20, 2026 | antlerless, draw source |
The official regulations have the final word: check them before you hunt.
Units around it
Next to it in the same unit system
- Elk Hunt Area 25 South Pass
- Elk Hunt Area 28 Cony Mountain
- Elk Hunt Area 99 Big Sandy
- Elk Hunt Area 100 Steamboat
Other hunting units that cover part of it
- Sage-Grouse Hunt Area 1 (open)
- Sharp-Tailed Grouse Hunt Area 1 (east of the Continental Divide)
- Pheasant Hunt Area 1
- Bison Hunt Area 1 Absaroka
- Mountain Lion Hunt Area 4 (Popo Agie)
- Black Bear Hunt Area 13 (Wind River management unit)
- Moose Hunt Area 30 Sweetwater
- Deer Hunt Area 92 South Wind River
- Antelope Hunt Area 107 Upper Sweetwater
- Central Flyway Zone C1 (waterfowl zone)
- Nonresident Deer Region L
What HuntGrid shows for Elk Hunt Area 27 Upper Sweetwater
- Its boundary on the map; tap inside it for the unit's card with the agency's regulations link.
- Public land and the other hunting units in the same view, each with its source.
- Season dates once a person has checked them, and legal shooting hours where the rule is checked.
- Hourly wind with a scent cone for every stand, and official weather alerts.
- Offline maps: download the area and use the map, your pins and the forecast with no signal.
Questions
How big is Elk Hunt Area 27 Upper Sweetwater?
About 305 km² (118 mi²), as HuntGrid maps Wyoming Game and Fish Department's boundary.
How much public or protected land is in Elk Hunt Area 27 Upper Sweetwater?
HuntGrid's public land layers map about 286 km² of public or protected land, 94% of the unit; the largest share is managed by Forest Service Region 04 Intermountain. Public land doesn't always mean you can hunt there.
Where are the season dates for Elk Hunt Area 27 Upper Sweetwater?
This page lists 2 seasons a person has checked against Wyoming Game and Fish Department's regulations; the official regulations have the final word.
Which units are next to Elk Hunt Area 27 Upper Sweetwater?
In the same unit system: Elk Hunt Area 25 South Pass, Elk Hunt Area 28 Cony Mountain, Elk Hunt Area 99 Big Sandy and Elk Hunt Area 100 Steamboat.
More on huntgrid.net
Sources
Unit boundary: Wyoming Game and Fish Department. Licence: Wyoming Game and Fish Department, State of Wyoming (published "as is" with a no-warranty disclaimer). Boundaries for the 2026 season.
HuntGrid isn't affiliated with Wyoming Game and Fish Department. The official regulations and maps have the final word.