At a Glance
723Square Miles
55%Public Land
4,631 - 8,724Elevation Range
Unit 40 is located south of Ten Sleep. A small portion of Bighorn National Forest is included in this unit, as well as BLM and state land. Mule deer and whitetails are both found in the unit. Public land access can be tough.For nonresidents, this area is part of Region M and tags drawn for this area are also valid in: 35, 39, 164.
Mule deer can be found throughout the entire unit, and whitetail are mostly found in lower elevations. Whitetail bucks can be found in the Norwood River bottoms and drainages that come from the eastern foothills to the river.
Quick Tips
- Use quality optics and rangefinders
- Using maps showing land ownership is recommended in this area
- Cell phone service is spotty in different parts of the unit
- Fishing licenses can also be obtained to fish the many lakes and creeks in the unit