At a Glance
Quick Tips
- Prepare for low temperatures in the later seasons
- Cell phone service is spotty throughout the unit
| species | general Size | trophy potential |
|---|---|---|
| Mule Deer | Dummy | Dummy |
| Whitetail Deer | Dummy | Dummy |


Hunters have found that Area 165 in Wyoming, known as Yu Bench, offers a challenging yet rewarding hunting experience. The terrain is varied, demanding good physical preparation, but it provides excellent opportunities for mature game due to its secluded nature. Draw odds are moderate, suggesting that persistence in applying can pay off for hunters seeking quality hunts. Insights highlight the importance of scouting and familiarizing oneself with the area beforehand, particularly to understand local game patterns and seasonal movements.
| species | general Size | trophy potential |
|---|---|---|
| Mule Deer | Dummy | Dummy |
| Whitetail Deer | Dummy | Dummy |
This area is southeast of Cody, and is only limited quota with thousands of acres of BLM land open to the public. Both mule deer and whitetail can be found here.
Mature mule deer can be found here, but can be elusive. Whitetails can be concentrated near the Greybull River, but getting permission to hunt on private ranches can be hard here.
Portions of Meeteetse Rim, Tatman Mountain and parts of the Greybull River can be seen in this area. Miles of open sagebrush and grasslands dominate the remaining landscape.
County and secondary roads give good access to the area. A GPS can be good to use for navigating throughout the unit. Along the Greybull River private land it can be harder to get access to.
Most of the land here is covered in sagebrush, and the grasslands are made up of buffalo and blue grama. Ridges and hills typically have shrubs and juniper on their slopes with cottonwood and willows lining creek and river bottoms.
Hunters can camp on BLM land here. Cody is in the northwest corner of the unit and has a lot of options for lodging and food. A regional airport, hospital and gas stations can also be found in Cody.
Roughly 333 square miles
76.8% public land
Elevations from 4,833-6,511 feet