Region L is known for big mule deer in all parts of all units. This region will have hunters in shortgrass prairie and sagebrush flats in the southeastern units of the region and large mountains with thick pines in the northern parts of the region. The southeastern part of the region are a little more open for nonresident hunters. The wilderness area in the north of the region requires nonresident hunters to have a guide.
The southern units can be found in the plains and desert regions with a lot of rolling hills and canyons. Small peaks are found throughout some spots, with rocky outcrops that deer like to bed in during the hot parts of the day. The northern units have high elevations with mountains from grassy plains to shale slopes above tree line. The northern units have a lot of forest land and long ridge lines for traveling deer herds.
The southern units are primarily on BLM land, state lands and railroad land that are mainly accessible to the public. The roads are well maintained, but can travel can get hard in rain and snow. The northern units can be found in the National Forest with a lot of maintained roads and established camping grounds. Indian reservations can limit access in the middle units of the region, hunters should bring maps and a GPS.
There is a limited number of nonresident permits issued for this region. Large trophy mule deer can be spotted in units all over the region. Focusing on grass pockets in the high mountains and in the northern units can help hunters find bucks feeding in the mornings and afternoons. The sagebrush units on the south can help with glassing from ridges and in canyons.
Whitetail hunting is the best in the later parts of the rifle season. During the archery and rifle season, the best tactics can be to look for traveled trails near the river and creek bottoms and along the edges of irrigated fields.