Quick Tips
- A GPS with land status map is recommended
- Snow chains, shovel and four wheel drive is preferred during rifle season
- Be prepared to shoot at distances longer than 200-yards
- Fishing licenses can also be obtained to fish the many lakes and creeks in the unit
| species | general Size | trophy potential |
|---|---|---|
| Mule Deer | 130"-150" | 160"+ |
| Whitetail Deer | 110"-120" | 120"+ |
On The Ground
Unit 28 is located in North Central Wyoming in the Bighorn Mountains. This area is known for great success rates of harvest with some good bucks taken. The terrain allows for hunters to glass a lot of area from high vantage points.For nonresidents, this area is part of Region Y and tags drawn for this area are also valid in: 24, 25, 27, 30, 32, 33, 163, 169.
Mule deer and whitetail are both found within the unit. Hunters will need to cover a lot of country and use their optics to find a trophy.
Terrain
There is a wide variety of terrain within the unit. A majority of the terrain includes conifer forests, ranch lands, sagebrush flats and deep canyons. Bighorn National Forest holds a majority of this unit. A piece of Cloud Peak Wilderness is also located in the area and consists of high rocky peaks above 10,000 feet.
Roughly 342 square miles
99.6% public land
Elevations from 7,000-10,000 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.
19.1% Wilderness
Vegetation
The west end and lower elevations of the unit are mostly made up of private ranches with creek bottoms and cottonwood trees. Mid to lower elevations consist of sagebrush, pinyon and some prairie grasses. The high country holds nutritious grass during the summer and early seasons.
Access
Most of the unit is National Forest with a number of roads for access deep into some areas. Most roads are narrow two tracks best suited for ATV’s, but four wheel drive vehicles will make it into most areas. Private land and wildlife management areas also lie in the unit. Most roads are marked with county and National Forest signs.
ATVs and UTVs are helpful in areas that are allowed
Wet conditions make for slick roads
Four-wheel drive and chains are recommended during late season hunts when there is snow
Camping and Lodging
Camping areas on National Forest land are plentiful here and do not require a permit. Lodging at multiple motels can be found east of the unit in Buffalo and Sheridan, and west in Worland and Greybull.
Historical Temperatures
High
Low
Moon Phases
March 2025
23
24
25
26
27
28
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
24
25
26
27
28
29
30
31
1
2
3
4
5