Quick Tips
- Cell service is spotty throughout the unit
- Tough access, public and private property intermixed
- Plenty of fishing opportunities can be found in the area
| species | general Size | trophy potential |
|---|---|---|
| Mule Deer | 160"-180" | 180"+ |
| Whitetail Deer | 110"-120" | 120"+ |
On The Ground
This unit is in the Pinedale region and is a general deer in Region H that has mule deer and whitetail deer. This area has high country and lower elevation opportunities for hunters depending on the season. The Bridger Wilderness can be found at higher elevations on the north and east side of the unit.For nonresidents, this area is part of Region H and tags drawn for this area are also valid in: 130, 138, 140, 142, 146, 149, 150, 151, 152, 153, 154, 155, 156.
This is an average deer unit that has some private property issues. Weather is a key factor later in the year, since it can push deer from higher elevations to winter range habitat. Nonresidents need be with an outfitter or resident to hunt most of the higher elevations, which can be found in the Bridger Wilderness area. Low to average numbers of deer. Not a lot of whitetail here.
Terrain
Some agriculture land and river bottom habitat can be found on the south and west edges of the unit giving whitetail deer good habitat near major river corridors. The south and west ends usually have more open country with sagebrush and grass while the northern end of the unit has more elevation with a lot of rocky areas and good spots to find elevation to glass and spot mule deer.
Roughly 477 square miles
85.5% public land
Elevations from 7,100-11,800 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.
43.2% Wilderness
Vegetation
There is a lot of sagebrush at lower elevations that change to aspen and conifer trees as elevation gets higher. In higher elevation areas, vegetation consists of aspen and mixed conifer along with grassy meadows and sagebrush slopes. Most of the higher elevations in the wilderness have steep terrain with high peaks above mountain lakes with mixed conifer and lodgepole trees surrounded by meadows.
Access
Access in some areas is limited because of private property. Some areas on the south and west are hard to access since there is a lot of public land surrounded by private property. An ATV or side-by-side vehicle can be helpful. Highway 189 runs along the west edge of the unit and Highway 352 gives some access to the south areas where interior access can be found. Trails can be accessed into the Bridger Wilderness area.
Camping and Lodging
Accommodations can be found in Pinedale and Boulder. There are a few developed campgrounds found at Willow, Fremont, Half Moon and Boulder lakes. Primitive or dispersed camping can be found throughout on public land.
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