At a Glance
Quick Tips
- Using a GPS with a landowner programming is recommended in this area
- Cell phone service is spotty in different parts of the unit
| species | general Size | trophy potential |
|---|---|---|
| Mule Deer | Dummy | Dummy |
| Whitetail Deer | Dummy | Dummy |


Hunters frequently discuss the challenging terrain of Area 39 in Bates Creek, Wyoming, highlighting its combination of rugged landscapes and dense cover, which can be both demanding and rewarding. The unit offers a variety of elevations and requires good physical conditioning and familiarity with changing weather conditions, especially during the hunting season. There is a consensus on the importance of scouting before the season begins to identify game movement patterns and optimal hunting spots. Overall, successful hunts typically result from careful preparation, patience, and an understanding of the area's unique environmental challenges.
| species | general Size | trophy potential |
|---|---|---|
| Mule Deer | Dummy | Dummy |
| Whitetail Deer | Dummy | Dummy |
This can be found east of Thermopolis and southeast of Worland and has good access to a lot of BLM sections. Mature whitetails and mule deer can be found here.For nonresidents, this area is part of Region M and tags drawn for this area are also valid in: 35, 36, 40, 164.
There are a low density of mule deer numbers on this unit. Some mule deer can be found in the low elevation agriculture.
Bull, Black, Battle and parts of Lysite Mountain, Klondike Peak, Hawkes Butte and Lost Creek Divide are all rugged and steep areas in the unit. Drainages like Norwood River, Kirby, Buffalo and No Water Creeks have rimrock, and cut through the hills and rangeland that make good cover for deer.
County, BLM and other secondary roads have a good road system to travel throughout the unit. In rain and snow, these roads can get hard to pass, so four-wheel drive here is recommended. Some state lands are landlocked behind private ground in the southern portion.
Most of this unit has large areas of juniper, pine with cottonwood and willow near the creek bottoms. Hunters should expect to see a lot of open grasslands of buffalo, blue grama grasses, sagebrush flats, ridges and yucca.
Hunters can camp on BLM land here. Thermopolis and Worland have a lot of options for lodging and restaurants. Medical facilities can be found in both towns.
Roughly 250 square miles
65.4% public land
Elevations from 4,506-7,179 feet