Quick Tips
- Use a GPS with a landowner programming
- All nonresident hunters must have a guide to hunt in wilderness areas
- Fishing licenses can also be obtained to fish the many lakes and creeks in the unit
- Be aware of the National Forest regulations for grizzly bear food storage and safety
| species | general Size | trophy potential |
|---|---|---|
| Mule Deer | 150"-170" | 180"+ |
| Whitetail Deer | 110"-120" | 120"+ |
On The Ground
Unit 128 consists of National Forest throughout the unit, with Wilderness areas taking up portions as well. The unit portions around Dubois have scattered private ranches that border the Wind River Indian Reservation to the southeast.For nonresidents, this area is part of Region L and tags drawn for this area are also valid in: 92, 94, 148, 160, 171.
Large mule deer and whitetails are both located throughout the unit. Mule deer are found all throughout the unit while whitetail are found in lower elevations, closer to private agriculture fields.
Terrain
The lower country consists of private ground with agriculture fields and broken canyons draining to the bottoms. Middle elevations will have long ridge lines with deep canyons and hidden pockets, perfect for a big buck to hide in. The high country consists of alpine basins with shale slides and rocky outcrops.
Roughly 1,247 square miles
86% public land
Elevations from 6,559-11,847 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.
45% Wilderness
Vegetation
Most of the unit is made of conifer forests, sagebrush flats, prairie grass ridge lines, wildflower fields and nutrient rich grasses above timberline. Willow patches are found along creek bottoms with cottonwood trees also present in lower areas.
Access
Lower elevations have limited access due to private property in the area. Wyoming Game and Fish run properties like Spence Moriarity WHMA, Inberg/Roy WHMA and Whiskey Basin WHMA. National Forest areas have maintained roads that run throughout the area. Wilderness areas have restricted travel with no motorized travel permitted.
Wet and snowy conditions make for slick and muddy roads; four-wheel drive and tire chains are recommended for these conditions
Camping and Lodging
Camping is permitted inside of the National Forest with no permit required. Lodging, grocery stores and restaurants are located south central of the unit in Dubois.
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