At a Glance
617Square Miles
64.3%Public Land
6,600 - 11,000Elevation Range
Quick Tips
- GOHUNT Maps are recommended to help navigate this area
- Cell phone service can be spotty
- Be aware of wet roads, mud can make driving hard
Hunters provide valuable insights into Area 52 in Spring Creek, Wyoming, highlighting its challenging terrain that requires preparation but offers rewarding hunting experiences. The unit is noted for its draw odds and strategically requires understanding of the area's seasonal game movements and behavior, which are integral for planning a successful hunt. Many emphasize the importance of physical fitness due to the steep terrain, and the necessity of scouting trips to familiarize with local game patterns. Overall, hunter sentiment suggests that those who invest time in understanding the land and game movements find the area fruitful and fulfilling.
This unit is also referred to as Spring Creek and can be found on the south border of the state, west of Saratoga. Made up of high desert plains and part of the Sierra Madre Mountain Range, this area has a lot of BLM and state land, as well as a good portion within the Medicine Bow-Routt National Forests.
A great distribution of publics lands is found here along with good antelope numbers. Hunters who hunt hard here have great odds of filling a tag.