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High desert unit in the southern portion of the state with plenty of public land for the self-guided hunter. Populations are still way below objective due to the severe winter of 2022-23 but are starting to rebound slowly. Tag allocations will be low again this year with just 25 tags available in the unit. The past two winters have been mild, which has helped aid the antelope to recover quickly, and if this trend continues, tag allocations will begin to increase in the near future. Hunters who draw this tag should not expect to see a lot of bucks, but with the reduction of tags since 2023, very few antelope have been harvested, which should result in some mature bucks on the landscape. Hunter pressure will be almost non-existent with so few tags being issued, which will likely lead to a very good hunt. The road access is good in this unit throughout the public land, and you can get around easily as long as the roads do not become too saturated. Some walk-in areas offer access to private land, and a hunter will want to use everything available to find a trophy buck this unit is capable of producing. |
| 57 |
Big unit in the southcentral part of the state with a lot of public land and good road access throughout the majority of the unit. Population is still struggling, and proposals are showing a reduction in tag allocations again for 2025. Antelope numbers had been declining here even before the harsh winter of 2022/23. Winter conditions have been mild the last two years, which should help the herd to start rebounding, but population counts are showing little to no increase in the overall herd so far. This is still a top tier unit with a chance to find a trophy buck, but hunters with high points will want to be cautious drawing this unit until it recovers some more. With low tag allocations in the last two years, a few trophy class bucks will be available, but hunters will need to be patient and cover a lot of ground to find one. The type 1 hunt allows hunters to hunt unit wide, but type 2 hunters are restricted to hunting the northern half of the unit, which is mostly checkerboarded private/public land. If you draw the type 2, you may want to apply for an access permit onto the HMA for this hunt. |
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Located in the southern part of the state, this unit has the genetics to produce trophy class antelope year after year. Population is down, just like all its neighboring units, but the trophy potential is still there for a hunter fortunate enough to draw. This is still one of the top units in the state to find an 80" buck. With the past mild winters and good summer rains, this unit is showing positive signs of improvement in overall herd numbers. Fawn recruitment numbers were high in 2024 and is expected to follow suit in 2025 with favorable weather conditions. Antelope densities have never been very high here compared to surrounding units, with the majority of them residing in the southern half of the unit, which is mostly public land. Good road access throughout the unit with some checkerboard of private/public land in the northern half. A GPS or onX app is recommended to help hunters navigate some of these areas. |
| 60 |
This high desert unit supports a lower antelope population, but it has some of the best trophy genetics anywhere in the West. The northern half of the unit is almost all public land, with checkerboarded private/public land in the southern region. Decent road access in most of this unit with a few sparse areas that hunters will need to hike into. Roads will become extremely slick and nearly impassable if storms hit the area. Like all the units in Western Wyoming, the winter of 2022-23 took its toll on antelope numbers, leading to a reduction in tag quota. Antelope are starting to recover with a solid fawn crop in 2024, but tag allocations will stay conservative until overall numbers are up. There has always been trophy class potential in this unit, and even with the lower number, hunters should expect to be hunting top tier bucks if they draw a tag. With fewer hunters in the field the past couple years, some bucks are reaching their prime, which in this unit means 80"+ class potential. |
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Big Red Desert unit in the southcentral part of the state. Population is well below objective due mainly to the harsh winter a couple years ago. Tag allocations are down nearly 75% from what they were in 2022 as the herd works on rebounding. Even with all the bad news in this unit, some great bucks were harvested in 2024, and with another mild winter, expectations of trophy class bucks are high for 2025. This unit has always produced some good bucks even on tough years and that will likely continue, especially with fewer hunters in the field. Unit is mostly public land with good road access with some checkerboarded private/public land in the south. Roads can get very sticky and hard to get around with wet weather. This unit can be easily day hunted out of Rawlins. Hunters may not see hundreds of antelope a day like they used to, but the potential for a trophy class buck is still there. Covering a lot of ground and glassing until your eyes hurt is a great strategy for this hunt. |
| 62 |
Large unit on the east side of the Red Desert along the Seminoe Reservoir. The northern third of the unit is mostly public land with some private land mixed in, but it has some walk-in access available. The southern two-thirds is checkerboarded private/public land. There is good road access throughout the unit, but a GPS is recommended to keep hunters off private land. This unit is down in both quality and quantity over the last decade due to a multitude of reasons. With low hunter numbers, a few bucks are reaching prime age. Tag allocations are still low as the herd tries to rebound. The 2024 fawn to doe ratio was as high as it’s been in the last decade, so hopefully this herd is trending up. Hunters will want to look over a lot of country in this unit to find a good mature buck antelope. |
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Smaller unit south of Casper and north of Rawlins adjacent to Pathfinder Reservoir. Great public land access that has some good HMA land to hunt. Good road access with plenty of roads in and around public land. The type 1 hunt allows hunters to hunt unit wide, and the type 2 hunt limits hunters to hunting the east side of the ranch east of Buzzard Road. Both hunts have the same season dates, so the east side of the unit will likely be a little more crowded opening weekend. License numbers are still low as antelope recover from past weather conditions. Still a good unit to find mature bucks, especially with limited hunting the last two years. Hunters will need to be patient and cover a lot of country to turn up that buck they are looking for. |
| 64 |
This is a high desert unit that is almost entirely public land. There is decent road access throughout most of the unit, with a few areas a hunter will need to hike in to access. Antelope are spread throughout the unit, but historically, most of the bigger bucks have been found in the southern portion of the unit. Population is below objective, but rebounding better than most neighboring units with two good years of fawn recruitment. Recommendation from WGFD is to keep tag numbers low (100) for 2025 as the herd continues to bounce back. Hunters wanting to harvest a trophy class antelope will want to take a serious look at this unit. This unit has produced some great bucks in the last few decades, and with low tag numbers, hunters can expect to see some mature bucks again this year. Antelope will migrate out of this unit later in the season, so if possible, hunt the early season before weather moves antelope off the rim into neighboring units. This is still a great hunt for someone with top tier points who is looking to burn them. |
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This huge high desert unit located in the central part of the state is made up of mostly public land. Majority of the private land in this unit allows some walk-in access. There is good road access throughout the unit. Population is still slightly below objective, but it has been increasing in recent years. Fawn recruitment is up significantly from what it was in 2020. Tag quotas will remain the same as in 2024, but biologists expect an increase in the near future if 2025’s fawn crop continues to be good. With another mild winter, WGFD is optimistic this trend will continue. Antelope populations, where not as good as once in this unit, are still good compared to most units in the surrounding area. There are still plenty of antelope on the landscape, but finding that mature top end buck worthy of the points spent will likely be difficult. The opener still gives hunters the best chance to find a bigger buck, and with a few less tags than some past years, may not be quite so crowded. Great genetics are still prevalent in this unit, so hunters need to be patient until they find the buck they are looking for. |
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Big unit on the northeast side of the Red Desert. Good road access throughout with the majority of the unit being public land. The Sweetwater River splits the unit, and most of the private land is along the river. There is walk-in access on some of the private land. Population is still down, but numbers have been increasing the past two years, so hunters can expect to see plenty of antelope. Tag allocations will stay conservative until WGFD is confident antelope have recovered to or near objective numbers. This unit has always produced some great bucks with some of the best genetics in the West. Hunters can expect to see good numbers of antelope, but they will want to be patient and cover ground with both vehicle and glass to find a top tier buck. |
| 73 |
Big unit that stretches from the southern Bighorns to the city of Casper. Mostly public land with some private land sprinkled throughout the unit. This unit has a wide variety of different terrain that has antelope in nearly every corner of it. The population has been holding steady with antelope numbers close to objective. In turn, WGFD will continue with a quota of 400 type 1 licenses for 2025. Decent road access throughout most of the unit, but some roads will dead end into closed private areas. There are quite a few WIHA acres to hunt that provide additional access to public land hunters. This unit will still give hunters in that mid-range of points a chance to draw a good tag. Hunters wanting to harvest a good mature buck and have a great hunt will want to give this unit a look. |
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Smaller unit located right in the center of the state. Unit is made up of over 50% public land with good access to most of it, but there is some limited access in areas due to private land. This unit has great genetics and has produced some great trophy class bucks, but it doesn’t get talked about like the units south of it. For that reason, it takes a few less points to draw usually, but it can be a great hunt for a big, mature buck. Population has been staying steady at or just below objective in this unit. A small number of tags were reduced in 2023 following the tough winter, but more to public pressure than actual antelope numbers. There is road access throughout the unit and the Natrona and Fremont WIHAs provide additional access, which helps spread hunters out and keeps it from being too congested on the public areas. The largest portion of public land is on the southern end of the unit, but the WIHA acres are spread out across the unit. Hunters with mid-tier points want to give this sleeper unit a look if they are ready to hunt antelope. |
| 75 |
Big diverse unit on the southwest end of the Bighorn Mountains. Good road access in most of the unit and plenty of public land for a self-guided hunter to have a great hunt. Very few WIHA acres with most of the land along Badwater and Bridger creeks being private land and inaccessible to hunters. The population is holding consistent right at the objective number, and the herd is doing well despite several years of drought in the last decade. Licenses were reduced in 2023 more as a precautionary matter than antelope numbers. WGFD is staying conservative with type 1 tags and no doe tags for now, which is making this a better hunt with fewer hunters on the landscape. Good hunt for anyone wanting to burn a few points and have the opportunity to harvest a mid to upper 70s class buck. |
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Good sized unit in the northcentral part of the state near the town of Thermopolis. Decent road access with a mix of private and public land. Most of the private land is located in the southern portion of the unit south of the Buffalo Creek road. Antelope populations have fluctuated in this unit and are currently a little below objective. The northern half has plenty of antelope and public land to hunt along with a couple big HMAs. The antelope south of the Buffalo Creek road tend to move north to lower elevations later on in October, depending on weather conditions. There is quite a bit of HMA and WIHA land in this unit to hunt on which gives hunters another option to find a mature buck. Tag allocation is still down from what it was a few years ago, which has helped with overcrowding on public areas. 70-75"+ bucks are still available in this unit for patient hunters. |
| 77 |
Big desert unit in the northwest part of the state that consists mostly of public land. Populations are still slightly below objective, but holding steady with decent fawn recruitment in the past two years. The type 2 hunt was eliminated, but a few type 6, 7, and 8 doe/fawn hunts are available if a hunter is wanting to add an additional tag to his type 1 license. There is some private land, including some ag fields, that will hold antelope, especially if the conditions are dry. There are a few HMA and WIHA acres to hunt on if you want to hunt near the ag land. Plan on covering some ground and finding the water sources throughout the unit in order to be successful. This can be a relaxing hunt with very few sightings of other hunters throughout the unit with the low tag numbers issued. There are a few bigger bucks harvested every year in this unit by patient and fortunate hunters. 75-78"+ potential. |
| 78 |
Big desert unit in the northwest part of the state near the town of Cody. This unit has low antelope densities scattered throughout the unit, and depending on the dryness of the year, they can be found anywhere. Antelope are spread out between private and public land, and most successful hunters will need to spend some time covering a lot of country to find where the antelope are located. Antelope numbers are near objective, but that number is low considering the size of the unit. Good quality bucks are still being harvested every year, but you will need to stay persistent to find one. Previous license reductions have seemed to help increase quality. Good unit for the hunter with 5-10 points. Low to mid 70s type bucks, but a few 80" bucks are still coming out of this unit. |
| 79 |
Giant, long unit stretching along the western side of the Bighorn Mountains. Mostly public land with good access. Very low antelope densities that are mostly found in and around irrigated land along the Bighorn River and along Hwy 14. Good trophy potential despite the low population. This is the only unit in the state that has a type 9 archery-only hunt available in it for antelope. The type 1 hunt limits hunters to hunting on or within 1/2 mile of irrigated land, and there are very few tags allocated for this hunt. It is a highly successful hunt but is among the shortest in the state, only lasting 15 days for both the type 1 and type 9. The type 9 hunt allows hunters to hunt unit wide and has been boasting a 60%-70% harvest rate year after year. 75-80" potential during the archery hunt with a more limited amount of bucks to select from during the type 1 hunt. Population is close to objective and holding steady. |
| 80 |
Big high plains unit in the northwest part of the state bordering Montana. Decent public land with good access in the majority of the unit. Smaller population due to habitat conditions and low fawn recruitment for the past decade. Antelope will move out of this unit later on in the fall into neighboring units to the south if the weather gets bad. Not necessarily known for big bucks, this unit has a high buck to doe ratio with the occasional larger buck being harvested every year. With the lower license numbers issued, this hunt seems to be getting a little better every year. Overall, this is a good hunt for average bucks and does not take a ton of points to draw. Population is close to objective and license numbers are proposed to remain the same for the 2025 season. |
| 81 |
Big unit on the west side of the state made up of a mix of public and private land. The public land holds a good population of antelope to hunt and is one of the few herds right now in Wyoming that has been staying at its objective number. Decent access to the BLM and state land on the eastern half of the unit. High buck to doe ratios at around 50 to 100 will make for a good hunt with plenty of bucks to look over. Not known for trophy quality compared to other units, this area will produce heavy horned mature bucks. Tag allocations are remaining the same with both type 1 and type 6 doe/fawn licenses available. Always a good, fun hunt for the hunter sitting in the mid-tier of points looking to get out and hunt. |
| 82 |
Long, narrow unit in the western portion of the state south of Cody that is made up of mostly public land. Open sage ridges and grassy flats, this area is prime antelope habitat. Antelope spread throughout the eastern two/thirds of the unit, with the west side of the unit being mostly mountainous terrain that holds few to no antelope. A mix of private and public land with a big HMA that has a lot of access permits, so getting on it is usually not a problem. Population remains good in this region right now as well as high buck to doe ratios. The type 2 hunt, which is only valid east of Highway 120, is producing just as good as the type 1 hunt that is unit wide. Quality is good here, but it’s not typically known for its high scoring bucks. Most mature bucks will max out at 14-15 inches with good mass. Fun hunt in either the type 1 or type 2 hunts that can be drawn without needing a bunch of points. Good access and plenty of animals to look over this is a hunt to consider. 70-75" potential. |
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High desert area in the westcentral part of the state, also known as the Big Sandy area. Very diverse habitat in this unit with the Wind River Mountains to the north running south into the Red Desert. Most antelope will be found from the central to southern portion of the unit. Mostly public land with plenty of good road access in the majority of the unit. The southern part of the unit is mostly open country with moderate rolling hill terrain. Population is still below objective, but numbers are rebounding from the winter two years ago and a slight increase in tags is being proposed for this year. Buck to doe ratio is good, and hunters will see plenty of bucks to pick through looking for a big mature one to put their tag on. Potential for 70-75"+ bucks in this unit. |
| 92 |
Big unit northeast of Rock Springs in the heart of the Red Desert. There is a lot of public land in this unit, with the southern portion of the unit being checkerboard private/public land. GPS or onXmaps is recommended in this part of the unit. Good road access throughout most of the unit. Populations are still below objective, but numbers are improving the last two years with good fawn recruitment. Tags were cut by 50% in 2023, but with the increase in numbers, an additional 50 tags are being added to the quota this year. There is some ag land in this unit around the town of Farson, and some antelope will congregate around this area, especially in dry conditions. This unit has always produced some trophy class bucks and will continue to do so. Water can be somewhat limited in this unit, so find the water and you’ll likely find the antelope. 75-80"+ potential. |
| 93 |
High desert unit that is mostly public land on the southwest side of the state. A lot of roads throughout, but most are two-tracks with only a few maintained dirt roads, so access can be tricky if they get wet. Buck to doe ratios are good, but the overall population is down, but rebounding slowly with a couple mild winters. License allocations are down from what they were pre -023 winter, but overall, the hunt seems to be producing some solid bucks. Still a great unit to hunt antelope in and with reduced tags, hunting pressure will be pretty light. A lot of water in this unit keeps antelope spread out, so expect to see them almost anywhere in this unit. Excellent hunt for anyone in the mid-tier point category and ready to get out in pursuit of antelope. There will always be a handful of trophy class bucks harvested every year in this unit. |
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Big desert unit on the west side of the state that is mostly public land. Heavy oil and gas exploration roads throughout most of the northern half of the unit and adjacent to Fontenelle Reservoir gives hunters great road access. This unit, like all the western and southern units, was affected by the winter and tags were cut in 2023. Recovery has been slow and tag numbers are still very low as antelope work to rebound. There will be fewer antelope than normal, but with few tags, this can be a fun hunt that you will practically have to yourself. Hunters will want to cover a lot of country with both vehicles and glass to find a buck worth harvesting. Still a good unit that will produce some mid 70"+ class bucks. |
| 114 |
This is a big unit located on the southwest side of the Bighorn Mountains and the town of Worland. There is a ton of public land and good road access throughout. The western edge of the unit is made up of private fields that will hold antelope, especially during drier conditions. There are some walk-in access areas on the private land. This unit has lower antelope densities, but it produces some great bucks year after year. Tag quotas are still low since 2023, but the herd is bouncing back with two mild winters in a row. Plan on covering a lot of country to find a shooter buck, but the genetics are there. The type 2 hunt was eliminated in 2023, but there are a few type 6 and 7 doe/fawn tags available if a hunter wants to try and draw an additional tag. Hunters should not expect to see large numbers of antelope, but some real trophy class bucks reside in this unit. |
