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Area 66 - Lander

Last Updated: Aug 21, 2024
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  • 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
speciesgeneral Sizetrophy potential
Antelope70"-75"75"+

On The Ground

This unit is found in the central portion of the state along the Wind River Indian Reservation and lies just east of Lander. Large amounts of public land are found throughout the unit and hunters will have little trouble in locating huntable locations. Good populations of antelope can be found here and hunters will generally have the opportunity to look over several bucks before deciding on the one they want.

Good numbers of antelope are found here along with exceptional public access. Antelope can be found throughout the unit and hunters will have the opportunity to look over many animals.

Terrain

There are a lot of open prairies, with large basins, creek bottoms and rolling hills that give hunters the opportunity to put on a good stalk. Spot and stalk techniques will work throughout this area and sitting over water sources during periods of high temps can be very effective. Most of the terrain in this area is composed of gentle rolling hills but some of the central portions of the unit can see quite a bit of terrain variation.

  • Roughly 404 square miles

  • 78.6% public land

  • Elevations from 5,100-7,200 feet

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.

There is good public access here, with several well-maintained roads, a network of BLM roads and smaller two track roads. A lot of the roads here are in good shape, with a few passable only with four-wheel drive or ATVs.

Lander is the closest town to the unit, and offers a lot of options for lodging. Groceries, gas, and other stores can be found here as well. Camping is allowed on all public ground for up to 16 days in one location. Hunters can camp in remote locations.

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