Laramie Peak Ranch North - 5 Day Elk Hunt

Laramie Peak Ranch North is a DIY elk property located just west of Wheatland, WY, in hunt unit 7. Unit 7 is one of the most prestigious units for elk in the state of Wyoming, and this property gives access to almost 4,000 acres in this trophy area. The terrain on this property is mountainous, with a max elevation of just over 7,000 feet. With local food and water sources, loads of room to roam, and limited hunting pressure, this property holds large numbers of elk all year round. There is a decently maintained road that will take you through the property; use of vehicles is permitted, UTVs are preferred but stick to the existing roads and two-tracks. Hunts on this property will be sold in 5-day stints, the day you book will automatically be valid for the following four as well. Scouting options may be available, please reach out to IO to discuss those options. There will also be group discounts! Hunt with your friends and save money. Warning: This is an operational cattle ranch and is subject to ranching operations at any time. Horseback cowboys are commonplace, and the resident elk herds are accustomed to cattle movements. IO payment process is as follows: A reservation fee that is non-refundable. Bookings will not be accepted until after the resident draw results are posted. 50% of the outdoorsman fee will be processed two weeks after licenses are awarded, otherwise it will be processed at the time of booking. The remaining 50% will process one month prior to your arrival on the property to hunt.

Laramie Peak Ranch is located right in the heart of Unit 7. The Elk are here for a reason, this region in Wyoming is renown for the abundance and diversity of productive habitat and its massive bulls. Elk in particular, utilize the understory in both forested and mountain shrub habitats. Elk will target these areas due to the abundance of broad leaf plants "forbs" for short. Ponderosa Pine forests and large Aspen groves on the ranch are excellent places to target Elk due to the abundance of understory vegetation and screening cover that they offer. Another tactic is to look for recently disturbed areas such as burns, beetle kill, flooding, etc. After disturbance, the plant species that grow after an event like this is exactly what elk target, Broad leaf plants "forbs". Elk in this scenario will utilize mature forested areas for cover and move into these disturbed areas for food in early morning and evenings for a feast. Pressure from the public land will also push elk to utilize this property. Hunters must be strategic in their approach, use the land to your advantage, lots of glassing, watch the wind, and position yourself with patience to capitalize on the right opportunity. That being said, Laramie Peak Ranch is a must for your next Elk hunting adventure.

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You are not legally allowed to access the property, for any adventure, prior to your selected access day. If you try to access the property at all before your selected date(s), without prior approval from IO, you will be subject to trespassing and punishments therein.