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Area 157 - Boysen

Last Updated: Aug 21, 2024
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Quick Tips

  • A GPS with a landowner program is recommended to avoid restricted areas
  • Later in the season, rain and snow can make dirt roads hard to get through
  • Cell phone service is spotty here
speciesgeneral Sizetrophy potential
Mule Deer140"-160"170"+
Whitetail Deer120"-130"130"+

On The Ground

This is also known as the Boysen hunt area, and has a lot of BLM land with some sections of private property scattered throughout the area.

Good numbers of mule deer and whitetail can be found throughout the unit. Big bucks of both species have been taken here over the past few years with herd numbers continuing to grow.

Terrain

The bigger mountains can be found in the north end of the unit, with hills gradually getting higher in elevation that can help hunters cover a lot of ground on foot or on horse. Areas near Boysen Reservoir and Ocean Lake have slight rolling hills with some buttes.

  • Roughly 420 square miles

  • 44.3% public land

  • Elevations from 4,757-8,035 feet

Most of the unit is covered with sagebrush and prairie grass with scattered juniper trees in the northern part of the unit. The areas around the lakes and reservoir have private irrigated ranch land and willow bushes near the irrigation ditches.

Maintained BLM and two-track roads go through a majority of the unit making scouting and general traveling easier. Access is restricted around the private land in the west.

Most hunters camp on BLM land with no permit needed. Designated camping sites are found around Ocean Lake and Boysen Reservoir. Lodging can be found in the west of the unit in Riverton.

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