Quick Tips
- GOHUNT Maps are recommended to help navigate this area
- Cell phone service can be spotty
- Be aware of wet roads, mud can make driving hard
| species | general Size | trophy potential |
|---|---|---|
| Antelope | 70"-75" | 75"+ |
On The Ground
This unit is also referred to as Spring Creek and can be found on the south border of the state, west of Saratoga. Made up of high desert plains and part of the Sierra Madre Mountain Range, this area has a lot of BLM and state land, as well as a good portion within the Medicine Bow-Routt National Forests.
A great distribution of publics lands is found here along with good antelope numbers. Hunters who hunt hard here have great odds of filling a tag.
Terrain
The terrain here is mostly made up of open prairie with large basins, creek bottoms and rolling hills that give hunters the chance to put on a good stalk. There are also private ranch and farm lands in this area that will draw large numbers of animals, especially after season has started.
Roughly 617 square miles
64.3% public land
Elevations from 6,600-11,000 feet
Wilderness
Under Wyoming law nonresidents are not permitted to hunt big game or trophy game in any federally designated wilderness areas without the presence of a licensed guide or resident companion. The resident companion must first get a free non-commercial guide license from a Game and Fish office. The law does not prohibit nonresidents from hiking, fishing or hunting game birds, small game, or coyotes in wilderness areas.
4.1% Wilderness
Vegetation
Hunters can find a lot of open land and high desert prairie here, along with sagebrush and grasslands. Rocky bluffs, cedars and small trees are common as the elevation climbs.
Access
Public access in this unit is good with several well-maintained roads, a network of BLM, forest roads and smaller two track roads. Most of the roads here are in good shape, with a few passable only with four-wheel drive or ATVs.
Camping and Lodging
Saratoga and Encampment are the closest towns to this unit, and offer several options for lodging. Groceries, gas and other stores can be found here as well. Camping is allowed on most public ground for up to 16 days in one location.
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