At a Glance
697Square Miles
52%Public Land
6,400 - 8,600Elevation Range
Quick Tips
- Bring fishing gear to fish in the nearby Bear River
- GOHUNT Maps are recommended to help navigate this area
- ATVs can be useful
Hunters visiting Area 105 - Carter Lease in Wyoming generally appreciate its challenging terrain and recommend it for seasoned hunters looking for a rewarding experience. The area's layout requires thorough pre-season scouting to effectively navigate and pinpoint game locations. There's a consensus emphasizing the importance of understanding local game behavior, as it can significantly influence hunting success, particularly for those targeting mule deer or elk. Additionally, several hunters suggest timing hunts strategically around seasonal game movements for the best odds of success.
Located near the western edge of the state and made up of high plain desert and a portion of the mountainous Bear River Divide, this area includes expansive amounts of BLM and State lands. Hunters will find small and scattered populations of elk in this unit and success rates tend to be lower here than in some surrounding units.
Low densities of elk are found in this unit and success rates tend to be lower than surrounding units. Good hunting can be found but hunters will need to work hard to find success.