At a Glance
Quick Tips
- A GPS with land status map is recommended
- Snow chains, shovel and four-wheel drive is preferred during rifle season
| species | general Size | trophy potential |
|---|---|---|
| Mule Deer | Dummy | Dummy |
| Whitetail Deer | Dummy | Dummy |


The user comments on Area 142 - Piney-Horse Creek in Wyoming, highlight that the unit offers challenging terrain that requires good physical preparation, making it ideal for seasoned hunters. There's a shared sentiment that the draw odds are relatively low, which aligns with the quality of hunting experiences reported. Many find success during early and late in the season when game behavior changes, indicating valuable timing strategy. Additionally, it's noted that having a solid understanding of the landscape increases chances of a successful hunt, underscoring the importance of pre-scouting trips and detailed map study.
| species | general Size | trophy potential |
|---|---|---|
| Mule Deer | Dummy | Dummy |
| Whitetail Deer | Dummy | Dummy |
This area in Western Wyoming has had an increase in mule deer buck quality and numbers with the opportunity to harvest a whitetail near the creek bottoms.For nonresidents, this area is part of Region H and tags drawn for this area are also valid in: 130, 138, 139, 140, 146, 149, 150, 151, 152, 153, 154, 155, 156.
This area has a general tag for residents and a Region H draw unit for nonresidents. Bucks can be found throughout the area with mule deer typically at higher elevations. The archery season is the best time to find bucks in bachelor groups in summer patterns.
This area is made up of long, deep canyons that gain elevation to high peaks on high mountain ranges. Ranches with limited access can be found in the eastern part of the unit.
The majority of this area is National Forest land with good public access and ranch lands with limited access. Roads in this area are marked with Forest Service and County signs. Four-wheel drive and chains are recommended during late season hunts when snow is likely.
The majority of the unit is covered with sagebrush, aspen and conifers. Ranches in the east have creek bottoms with willows and cottonwood trees.
Hunters can camp on the Forest Service land with no permit required. Lodging at multiple motels can be located just south of the unit in Pinedale and Big Piney.
Roughly 598 square miles
52.7% public land
Elevations from 6,900 to 10,000 feet
ATVs and UTVs are helpful
Wet conditions make for slick roads