Quick Tips
- Cell service is spotty throughout the area
- GPS maps are recommended
| species | general Size | trophy potential |
|---|---|---|
| Mule Deer | 140"-160" | 160"+ |
| Whitetail Deer | 120"-140" | 140"+ |
On The Ground
This is a new limited quota unit located north of Douglas and southwest of Newcastle. Thousands of acres of public lands in Thunder Basin National Grasslands, BLM land, state and private ranches within this area support mule deer and whitetails.
Mule deer and whitetails have lots of places to hide within this area. Make sure you know the landowner status of any section you chose to hunt. Private land access gives you a better opportunity at a trophy buck.
Terrain
Miller, Red Hills and Cow Creek Buttes can all be found within this area. This unit also has vast areas of rolling grasslands with a large drainage system consisting of many creeks including Dry, Cow Horse and Thunder Creek.
Roughly 861 square miles
53.8% public land
Elevations from 4,205 - 5,017 feet
Vegetation
Ridges in this area are covered in ponderosa and juniper, with grass areas covering the slopes. Cottonwood and some willow can be found growing along creek bottoms. Much of the grassland area is made up of buffalo, blue grama and sagebrush.
Access
Hunters should check with Thunder Basin National Grassland regional office to understand the land holdings between Federal, state, BLM and private lands. Four-wheel drive is recommended for secondary roads that can become extremely muddy and slick with heavy rains. Hunters can expect to hike long periods of time along ridges and drainages.
Camping and Lodging
BLM and Thunder Basin National Grasslands offer dispersed camping throughout the unit. The communities of Douglas along Interstate 90 and Newcastle on Wyoming Route 450 provide hunters with a variety of motels, restaurants, medical facilities, gas and diesel.
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