Quick Tips
- Heavy hunting pressure can make antelope hard to find
- GOHUNT Maps are recommended to help navigate this area
- Be prepared to shoot at distances longer than 200 yards
| species | general Size | trophy potential |
|---|---|---|
| Antelope | 75"-80" | 80"+ |
On The Ground
This unit is found in the south-central portion of the state and along the Colorado state line. Comprised of high plains desert and part of the Sierra Madre Mountain Range, this unit contains expansive amounts of BLM and State lands, as well as a good portion within the Medicine Bow-Routt National Forests. Pbic land hunters will have many options here and the odds of success are high.
Great public access is found here along with strong antelope numbers. Hunters of all background will find and enjoyable hunt here.
Terrain
This unit, like other surrounding units, consists of a variety of grassy or desert-like open prairie, with large basins, creek bottoms and rolling hills that provide opportunity for stalking. There are also private ranch and farm lands. Gas and oil drilling activity provides access roads in places.
Roughly 1002 square miles
73% public land
Elevations from 6,300-11,000 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.
3% Wilderness
Vegetation
Hunters will find themselves in the open land of high desert prairie where it is typical to be among sagebrush or grasslands. Rocky bluffs, sagebrush, cedars and forest are to be expected as the elevation climbs.
Access
Public Access in this unit is good. It contains several well maintained roads, a network of BLM and Forest roads and smaller 2-tracks. Many roads are well maintained, with a few passable only with 4-wheel drive or ATVs.
Camping and Lodging
Rawlins, located just north of the unit, is the closest town of any size, and offers many options for lodging. Groceries, gas, and other amenities can be found here as well. Camping is allowed on all public ground for up to 16 days in one location. You may camp in remote locations.
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