Area 106 - Long Creek, Wyoming, appears to be a promising unit for antelope hunting, with multiple hunters reporting good success and low hunting pressure during early October. The terrain varies, with the northern section near Riverton offering better roads but more hunters, while the south offers solitude for those willing to navigate tougher roads, emphasizing the usefulness of a high-clearance vehicle. There's some confusion and strategic discussion around draw odds between Regular and Special draws, pointing out variations in success due to religious applicant dynamics rather than systemic discrepancy. Overall, the unit is recommended for those looking to use preference points wisely, noting that herd numbers seem to be recovering and offering opportunities for harvesting quality antelope.
| species | general Size | trophy potential |
|---|---|---|
| Antelope | 70"-75" | 75"+ |
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Hunters can find this unit in the Lander region, in the middle of the state. This area is a great place for antelope hunters looking to get away from the crowds and hunt away from the roads. Hunters have a good chance of harvesting an above-average buck here and this is truly a unit where hard work can really pay off.
This area is surrounded by some of Wyoming's best antelope areas in the state. In the past, this area has produced some great bucks.
There are a lot of rolling hills, ravines and drainages here that give antelope a lot of places to find cover. Hunters can find big boulder fields and be able to find good areas of elevation to glass from. The Sweetwater River runs through part of the unit.
This area has limited access and roads can get messy in bad weather, so hunters should bring four-wheel drive vehicles, ATVs or side-by-side vehicles to help get through the unit. Highway 287 runs through the middle of the unit that can give hunters access to a small number of two track roads.
Grass and sage are the main types of vegetation here, and take up most of the land. Some juniper and pinyon pine trees can also be found throughout the unit.
There are no close lodging options for hunters, the closest town is Lander and is roughly 35 miles away. If hunters choose to camp, finding places out of the sun and dust in the unit can be difficult.
Roughly 485 square miles
89.7% public land
Elevations from 6,400-7,100 feet