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Area 32 - Bates Creek

Last Updated: Aug 22, 2024
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Quick Tips

  • Be prepared to glass long distances in varying terrain
  • GOHUNT Maps are recommended to help navigate this area
  • Be prepared to shoot at distances longer than 200 yards
  • Turkey, grouse, and cottontail rabbit are found throughout the unit
speciesgeneral Sizetrophy potential
Antelope70"-75"75"+

On The Ground

Area 32, also referred to as Bates Creek, is located on the east side of Casper. Great public access options are found here along with good numbers of antelope. This area has a varied and broken terrain that is excellent for spot and stalk hunting.

This area has good access to public land, and a high success rate. There are large expanses of BLM, National Forest, and State Lands, as well as Walk in Access areas and Hunter Management Areas.

Terrain

This unit has a variety of grassy and desert like open prairie supporting antelope. This area has rolling hills and dry creek beds that provide opportunities for stalking. The varied terrain can hide small pockets of antelope throughout which can make for exciting spot and stalk opportunities.

  • Roughly 708 square miles

  • 56.8% public land

  • Elevation ranges from 4,799-7,604 feet

A lot of open land with elevated prairie where it is typical to find sagebrush or grasslands. Rocky bluffs, sagebrush and small trees can be seen in higher elevation climbs. This area is near the Pathfinder Dam and Reservoir, as well as the North Platte River.

Access to public land is decent in this area, along with perks of the HMA access. Getting permission to hunt private land after having received a license can be hard.

Hunters will find a wide range of accommodations located throughout this unit, with nearby town like Casper. Camping is allowed on most BLM and National Forest Lands.

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