Hunters discussing Area 112 - Pine Mountain, Wyoming, are highlighting the importance of timely information on winter kill, which varies across the state and impacts decision-making about point expenditure for antelope hunting. The GOHUNT team acknowledges the challenge of updating every unit profile individually but advises hunters to utilize their Application strategies for insights on winter conditions and eventual integration of game population data. While there were discrepancies noted in the draw odds dating from 2023 to 2024, these were promptly addressed and corrected by GOHUNT. Overall, hunters are encouraged to keep informed through these resources as they prepare for draw deadlines and optimize their hunting plans.
Hunters can find this unit in Southwestern Wyoming, east of the Flaming Gorge Reservoir, and west of Highway 430. This area is known for having a lot of antelope and high success rates. This unit is almost entirely pubic ground and hunters will have little trouble in locating huntble ground.
Good numbers of antelope can found here along with ample amounts of public land. Hunters will have the opportunity to look over many antelope.
The terrain here has some long and deep canyons and sagebrush flats. A few mountain ranges provide vantage points for glassing and finding antelope herds. Pine Mountain, Little Mountain and Richards Mountain have the highest peaks here. Physcially covering ground in this unit will be fairly straight forward and simple.
A lot of BLM land with good public access, and a few ranch lands with limited access can be found here. The Ashley National Forest has access points along the western side of this unit. Most roads are marked with BLM signs. Tire chains are recommended for periods of inclement weather and roads can become impassable.
Vegetation is dominated by sagebrush, bitterbrush, juniper, pinyon and prairie grass. Heading to the higher mountains there will be aspen and a few conifers. Some ranches and creek bottoms will have willows and cottonwood trees.
Most hunters will camp remotely on BLM land in the unit with no permit required. Established Forest Service campsites next to the Flaming Gorge Reservoir can be found at most boat docks. Motel lodging in several area can be located north of the unit in Rock Springs and Green River.
Roughly 659 square miles
93.2% public land
Elevations from 6,100-9,250 feet