At a Glance
Quick Tips
- Use GPS maps to define land ownership
- Cell service is spotty throughout the area
species | general Size | trophy potential |
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Mule Deer | 140"-160" | 160"+ |
Whitetail Deer | 120"-140" | 140"+ |
Terrain
Access
Historical Temperatures
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species | general Size | trophy potential |
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Mule Deer | 140"-160" | 160"+ |
Whitetail Deer | 120"-140" | 140"+ |
High
Low
North of Luck and west of the South Dakota state line is a combination of Thunder Basin National Grasslands, BLM land and state and private land. Mature mule deer and whitetails can be found in this area, but getting public land access can be hard.For nonresidents, this area is part of Region B and tags drawn for this area are also valid in: 7, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 21.
Mature mule deer and whitetail bucks can be hard to find, but can be taken here. Access to private property can increase the odds of harvesting a trophy class animal.
There is a big drainage system that includes Cheyenne River, Snyder, Greasewood, Lance, Spring, Dogie and Antelope Creek. All of these drain to the open grasslands. Bowen Flat, Brewster Draws and Graham Bluffs represent some of the differences in landscape found in the unit.
Check with the Casper Regional Office for hard-to-reach public areas here. Land ownership patterns are very complex in this area, and it is recommended to get permission to private land before your hunt.
There is a lot of grass along the creek bottoms here with stands of cottonwoods and willow. Open range is covered with buffalo and blue grama, and some areas have sagebrush flats.
Camping is allowed on BLM land, but there are no improved campsites available. Lusk, to the south and Newcastle to the north has motels, restaurants, cafes, medical facilities and gas stations. Both towns have RV camping sites.
Roughly 780 square miles
22.7% public land
Elevations from 3,800-4,500 feet
Wet weather can make secondary roads hard to use
Four-wheel drive is recommended