Recent updates to the boundaries of Wyoming's Area 90, Square Top, have prompted some concern about a potential reduction in public land available for hunting; however, confirmation from state data is pending. Hunters are advised to stay informed on any changes that could affect their plans, with assurances from GOHUNT that their resource will be updated accordingly. Additionally, the significant decrease in non-resident antelope tags is primarily attributed to adverse weather impacts on the population, underscoring the importance of monitoring environmental factors when planning hunts. Overall, hunters interested in this unit are encouraged to reach out for firsthand experiences and advice from those who have recently hunted in the area.
Area 90 is a great place for antelope hunters looking for a great hunt and for the possibility of an above average antelope buck.
This area is considered to be an above average unit for antelope hunting. This unit in the past has produced some great bucks. Recent drought conditions in the unit have hurt horn and population growth. Populations in the Pinedale region are slightly below objectives. Good numbers of antelope.
Area 90 consists of rolling hills, ravines and drainages giving antelope lots of places to hide and seek cover. Part of this unit is high elevation and holds very few antelope. Hunters will find numerous roads to travel and will be able to find areas with water and plenty of antelope to pursue. This unit has diverse terrain throughout and hunters will find terrain that varies from very flat to areas of rolling hills and drainages.
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 a variety of access roads and areas to travel throughout the unit. Roads vary from well maintained gravel roads to seldom travelled two track type roads. Most roads can be travelled using most vehicles but a high clearance four-wheel drive vehicle is recommended. Some roads in the unit can become impassible with bad weather. An ATV or side by side vehicle can be used to navigate the unit quickly.
Most of the unit consists of typical Wyoming vegetation. Variations of prairie grass and sagebrush are the main vegetation with the exception being the high elevation area of the unit where the vegetation made up of aspen and mixed conifer forests.
Accommodations can be found in the nearby towns of Boulder, Pinedale and Farson. Hunters looking to camp should be ready to encounter very dusty camping conditions. Hunters may also use primitive camping resources at nearby Big Sandy Reservoir.
Roughly 568 square miles
83.3% public land
Elevations from 6,200-11,000 feet
25.8% Wilderness