At a Glance
688Square Miles
92.7%Public Land
6,600 - 11,070Elevation Range
Quick Tips
- Cell service is spotty throughout the unit
- Good access with a lot of roads
- Unit needs weather to make this a good hunt
Hunters discussing Area 130 in Big Sandy, Wyoming, emphasize the importance of understanding the rugged terrain and varied elevations, which can impact access and game movement. They highlight that the area offers good opportunities for elk, with a healthy population, but stress that success often relies on thorough scouting and knowledge of seasonal migrations. Experienced hunters recommend paying attention to draw odds and planning hunts in alignment with seasonal changes to increase the likelihood of success. Hunting in this region can be rewarding with proper preparation and patience, according to feedback from those familiar with the area.
This unit can be found in the Pinedale region and is a limited quota deer unit that has both mule deer and whitetail deer. There are not a lot of resident deer here and weather usually pushes mature bucks to lower elevations from the Wind River Range. Hunters can find good bucks in the low benches and sagebrush draws that are common here. Whitetails are usually found on private land in this area. For nonresidents, this area is part of Region H and tags drawn for this area are valid in: 130, 138, 139, 140, 142, 149, 150, 151, 152, 153, 154, 155.
Mule deer hunting can be good if weather hits before or during the season. Smaller deer and an some bigger bucks will start to move into the area around the middle of October, but hunting here is best later in the month with snow in the higher elevations. There is a low to average numbers of deer.