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Elk Hunt Area 78 Wilson
Wyoming, United States
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About Elk Hunt Area 78 Wilson
Elk Hunt Area 78 Wilson is a elk hunt area in Wyoming, United States, set by Wyoming Game and Fish Department. It covers about 184 km² (71 mi²). No town of the HuntGrid list lies inside it; the nearest is Jackson, about 0.4 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
- 78
- Area
- 184 km²
- Area (miles)
- 71 mi²
- Boundaries
- 2026
Public and protected land mapped inside it
HuntGrid's public land layers map about 68 km² of public or protected land inside it, 37% 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 | 59 | 32% |
| Unknown | 4.8 | 3% |
| Bureau of Land Management | 2.1 | 1% |
| National Elk Refuge | 0.8 | under 1% |
| NATIONAL ELK REFUGE | 0.8 | under 1% |
| National Park Service | 0.3 | under 1% |
| Unknown | 0.2 | under 1% |
| Jackson National Fish Hatchery | 0.0 | under 1% |
| Other or unnamed managers | 0.1 | 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 Oct 31, 2026 | antlerless source |
| Elk (wapiti) | Aug 15, 2026 to Oct 31, 2026 | draw source |
| Elk (wapiti) | Sep 26, 2026 to Jan 31, 2027 | draw source |
| Elk (wapiti) | Sep 26, 2026 to Jan 31, 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 73 Targhee-Alta
- Elk Hunt Area 77 National Elk Refuge
- Elk Hunt Area 84 Lower Hoback
- Elk Hunt Area 85 Fall Creek
Other hunting units that cover part of it
- Mountain Lion Hunt Area 2 (Teton)
- Bison Hunt Area 2 Jackson
- Sage-Grouse Hunt Area 3 (closed)
- Mountain Goat Hunt Area 4 Targhee
- Bighorn Sheep Hunt Area 6 Targhee
- Gray Wolf Hunt Area 8 (Fish Creek)
- Pheasant Hunt Area 11
- Moose Hunt Area 19 Wilson
- Moose Hunt Area 20 Fall Creek - Targee
- Black Bear Hunt Area 24 (Jackson management unit)
- Deer Hunt Area 150 Wilson
- Nonresident Deer Region H
- Pacific Flyway portion (waterfowl zone)
- Nonresident Elk Region: Western
What HuntGrid shows for Elk Hunt Area 78 Wilson
- 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 78 Wilson?
About 184 km² (71 mi²), as HuntGrid maps Wyoming Game and Fish Department's boundary.
How much public or protected land is in Elk Hunt Area 78 Wilson?
HuntGrid's public land layers map about 68 km² of public or protected land, 37% 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 78 Wilson?
This page lists 4 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 78 Wilson?
In the same unit system: Elk Hunt Area 73 Targhee-Alta, Elk Hunt Area 77 National Elk Refuge, Elk Hunt Area 84 Lower Hoback and Elk Hunt Area 85 Fall Creek.
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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.