Quick Tips
- Early snows can be expected and will push deer to lower elevations
- Fishing licenses can also be obtained to fish the many lakes and creeks in the unit
- Cell phone service is spotty throughout the unit
| species | general Size | trophy potential |
|---|---|---|
| Mule Deer | 140"-160" | 160"+ |
| Whitetail Deer | 110"-130" | 130"+ |
On The Ground
Located east of Lovell, this unit consists of lower crop lands turning into steep canyons and cedars in the foothills of the Bighorn Mountains.For nonresidents, this area is part of Region R and tags drawn for this area are also valid in: 41, 46, 47, 50, 51, 52.
Mule deer can be found throughout the entire unit, and whitetail are mostly found in lower elevations. Bachelor groups of bucks are found in the highest elevations in the early season. Archery season is the best time to find bachelor groups of bucks in their summer pattern.
Terrain
The lower elevations are made up of sagebrush flats and deep cuts with agriculture land mixed in. As you move up in elevation you get into extremely rough, rocky, steep canyons, long drainages and rocky bluffs. The high country is filled with fairly rocky basins.
Roughly 230 square miles
92.1% public land
Elevations from 3,700-9,800 feet
Vegetation
Sagebrush flats, prairie grasses and agriculture fields will all be located at lower elevations. As you gain elevation, you will find ponderosa pine and juniper pockets. Nutritious grass will be found in the high country basins.
Access
Hunters can find good public access in this unit. In the lower country, there are some BLM roads starting near the Bighorn River. Some of these roads connect to forest roads. Forest Service Roads 11, 12, 13 and 14 can be accessed off of U.S. Highway 14-A.
Maps showing land ownership are recommended
BLM and forest roads can be rough
ATVs are useful here
Wet and snowy conditions make for slick and muddy roads; four-wheel drive and tire chains are recommended for both conditions
Camping and Lodging
A number of grocery stores, motels, gas stations and restaurants can be found in Lovell. Camping is allowed on BLM and National Forest lands, and there are also a few campgrounds in the area.
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