Quick Tips
- Cell service is spotty throughout the area
- Carry extra water
| species | general Size | trophy potential |
|---|---|---|
| Mule Deer | 140"-160" | 170"+ |
| Whitetail Deer | 120"-130" | 140"+ |
On The Ground
This area goes from from the Montana state line to Interstate 90, and is west of Gillette and the Powder River. Fortification Creek Wilderness Study Area and other public land can be hard to access here. Whitetails and mule deer are commonly found here.For nonresidents, this area is part of Region C and tags drawn for this area are also valid in: 18, 19, 23, 26, 29, 31.
Some mature mule deer and whitetail can be found here, but getting access to areas to where they can typically be found is hard. Spend a lot of time with binoculars or a spotting scope to help figure out which bucks are the best.
Terrain
Powder River goes through the rolling grasslands, and the Powder River Breaks are rugged and isolated. Kinney Divide is east of the Powder River and Horse Creek Butte is a visible landmark in the eastern portion with the Bear Gulch below the Montana state line. High plains with rolling hills, long draws and drainages make up most of the landscape.
Roughly 1,202 square miles
22.7% public land
Elevations from 3,609-4,636 feet
Vegetation
Grasslands of buffalo, blue grama and sagebrush cover the rangelands with stands of cottonwood and willows taking up the creek bottoms with ponderosa pine found on ridges and in draws.
Access
Public access can be hard in this area since federal, state and private land makes it harder to get on public lands. Motorized travel is not allowed here.
Some of the country can be physically demanding
Secondary and county roads can be hard to travel after heavy rain
Four-wheel drive recommended
Camping and Lodging
No improved state or federal campgrounds are here. Gillette, Sheridan and Buffalo have a lot of different options for lodging, restaurants, medical facilities and gas stations. Clearmont could have limited gas and food.
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