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Area 61 - Chain Lakes

Last Updated: Aug 21, 2024
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  • Cell phone service can be spotty
  • Be aware of wet roads, mud can make driving hard
speciesgeneral Sizetrophy potential
Antelope70"-80"80"+

On The Ground

This unit is found in the south central portion of the state and features good populations of antelope and a healthy distribution of public lands. Made up of high plains desert, this area has a lot of BLM and state lands. It is bordered by County Road 23 on the west and the divide on Green Mountain.

Good populations of antelope are found in this unit along with great public access. Mature bucks can be found here but hunters may need to spend a few days covering ground and glassing herds to locate a target.

Terrain

Most of this land is made up of open prairie with large basins, creek bottoms and rolling hills that give hunters a good opportunity for stalking. Glassing conditions are prime throughout the area and will generally be one of the best methods in originally locating herds.

  • Roughly 1,258 square miles

  • 70% public land

  • Elevations from 6,500-9,100 feet

Hunters can see a lot of open, high desert prairie along with sagebrush and grasslands. Rocky bluffs, cedars and small trees are common as the elevation climbs. The Green Mountain area is very timbered.

Public access in this area is great. It contains several well-maintained roads, a network of BLM roads and smaller two track roads. Most roads here are in good condition with a few passable only with four-wheel drive or ATVs.

Rawlins is the closest town to this unit, and has a lot of options for lodging. Groceries, gas, and other stores can be found here as well. Camping is allowed on all public ground for up to 16 days in one location. Hunters can camp in remote locations.

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