This unit can be found in the Pinedale region and is a limited quota deer unit that has both mule deer and whitetail deer. There are not a lot of resident deer here and weather usually pushes mature bucks to lower elevations from the Wind River Range. Hunters can find good bucks in the low benches and sagebrush draws that are common here. Whitetails are usually found on private land in this area.For nonresidents, this area is part of Region H and tags drawn for this area are also valid in: 138, 139, 140, 142, 146, 149, 150, 151, 152, 153, 154, 155, 156.

Mule deer hunting can be good if weather hits before or during the season. Smaller deer and an some bigger bucks will start to move into the area around the middle of October, but hunting here is best later in the month with snow in the higher elevations. There is a low to average numbers of deer.

Unit 130 consists of rolling hills, ravines and drainages giving mule deer a lot of places to hide and find cover. Some agriculture land and river bottom type terrain can be found on the west edge of the unit where whitetails can typically be found. The south end has more open country with sagebrush and grass, while the northern part has is higher in elevation with a lot of rocky areas good for glassing up bucks.

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.

Hunters will find numerous access points throughout this area. Most roads are two-tracks and can be rough to travel, but have good access throughout the unit. Hunters can find a lot of roads and areas to travel and will be able to glass and look for migrating bucks. Some roads in the unit can get harder to travel on with bad weather. An ATV or side-by-side vehicle can help.

Most of the unit has grass and sagebrush that can mainly be found on the south end giving mule deer good winter range. Mixed conifer and grass meadows are found in the higher elevations and pinion and juniper with grass and sagebrush in the foothills.

Accommodations can be found in Farson. Hotels can fill up fast so book early if this is the accommodation you are looking for. Hunters may also camp in the campground at Big Sandy Reservoir. Farson has a few places to buy groceries.