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Elk Hunt Area 66 Basin
Wyoming, United States
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About Elk Hunt Area 66 Basin
Elk Hunt Area 66 Basin is a elk hunt area in Wyoming, United States, set by Wyoming Game and Fish Department. It covers about 4,963 km² (1,916 mi²). The town of Thermopolis is inside it.
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
- 66
- Area
- 4,963 km²
- Area (miles)
- 1,916 mi²
- Boundaries
- 2026
Public and protected land mapped inside it
HuntGrid's public land layers map about 3,887 km² of public or protected land inside it, 78% 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Bureau of Land Management | 3,634 | 73% |
| Unknown | 375 | 8% |
| Unknown | 235 | 5% |
| Unknown | 1.6 | under 1% |
| Wyoming State Parks, Historic Sites & Trails | 1.3 | under 1% |
| City of Worland | 0.1 | under 1% |
| Forest Service Region 02 Rocky Mountain | 0.0 | under 1% |
| The Nature Conservancy | 0.0 | under 1% |
| Other or unnamed managers | 0.0 | under 1% |
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) | Aug 15, 2026 to Jan 15, 2027 | 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 40 Horse Creek
- Elk Hunt Area 41 Medicine Lodge
- Elk Hunt Area 45 Paint Rock Creek
- Elk Hunt Area 47 Copper Mountain
- Elk Hunt Area 49 Otter Creek
- Elk Hunt Area 58 Sage Creek
- Elk Hunt Area 61 North Greybull River
- Elk Hunt Area 63 Wood River-Gooseberry Creek
- Elk Hunt Area 64 Owl Creek
- Elk Hunt Area 65 Heart Mountain
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
- Sandhill Crane Hunt Area 6
- Mountain Lion Hunt Area 20 (Owl Creek/Bighorn Basin)
- Black Bear Hunt Area 32 (Absaroka management unit)
- Antelope Hunt Area 77 Fifteen Mile Creek
- Antelope Hunt Area 78 McCullough Peaks
- Antelope Hunt Area 81 South Fork
- Antelope Hunt Area 82 North Greybull River
- Antelope Hunt Area 83 Owl Creek
- Deer Hunt Area 124 Emblem
- Deer Hunt Area 125 Fifteen Mile
- Deer Hunt Area 127 Cottonwood
- Deer Hunt Area 165 YU Bench
- Central Flyway Zone C1 (waterfowl zone)
- Nonresident Elk Region: Western
- Nonresident Deer Region X
What HuntGrid shows for Elk Hunt Area 66 Basin
- 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 66 Basin?
About 4,963 km² (1,916 mi²), as HuntGrid maps Wyoming Game and Fish Department's boundary.
How much public or protected land is in Elk Hunt Area 66 Basin?
HuntGrid's public land layers map about 3,887 km² of public or protected land, 78% of the unit; the largest share is managed by Bureau of Land Management. Public land doesn't always mean you can hunt there.
Where are the season dates for Elk Hunt Area 66 Basin?
This page lists 1 season 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 66 Basin?
In the same unit system: Elk Hunt Area 40 Horse Creek, Elk Hunt Area 41 Medicine Lodge, Elk Hunt Area 45 Paint Rock Creek, Elk Hunt Area 47 Copper Mountain, Elk Hunt Area 49 Otter Creek, Elk Hunt Area 58 Sage Creek, Elk Hunt Area 61 North Greybull River, Elk Hunt Area 63 Wood River-Gooseberry Creek, Elk Hunt Area 64 Owl Creek and Elk Hunt Area 65 Heart Mountain.
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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.