Quick Tips
- Scout and glass the unit
- Use a GPS with a landowner program
- Know private land that gives access to hunters
| species | general Size | trophy potential |
|---|---|---|
| Mule Deer | 130"-150" | 160"+ |
| Whitetail Deer | 110"-130" | 130"+ |
On The Ground
There is a lot of private land in the east and in the Medicine Bow National Forest in the central and southwest parts of the unit.For nonresidents, this area is part of Region D and tags drawn for this area are valid in: 66, 70, 74, 75, 76, 77, and 88
Deer numbers have gone down, but are recovering and big bucks are still common. Large whitetail can be spotted in the east parts of the area. The Medicine Bow National Forest has a lot of dense forest where some big bucks have been found in the past.
Terrain
Low ranch lands have a lot of rolling hills. Heading south near the National Forest the terrain increases in elevation with rocky outcroppings and sharp ridges that deer typically like.
Roughly 513 square miles
49.2% public land
Elevations from 7,038-10,759 feet
Vegetation
Short grass prairie sagebrush and cottonwood trees line the creek bottoms in the lower elevations. In the higher elevations and on the mountains, thick conifer forests with pockets of aspen trees take up the landscape.
Access
Private land tracts on the north side of Elk Mountain block public access. County roads that circle to the south of Elk Mountain can give access to areas to the national forest lands that have big deer herds.
Camping and Lodging
Most hunters will camp remotely on national forest lands with no permits required. Lodging is also found east of the unit in Laramie and north of the unit in Elk Mountain.
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