At a Glance
598Square Miles
52.7%Public Land
6,900 - 10,000Elevation Range
Quick Tips
- A GPS with land status map is recommended
- Snow chains, shovel and four-wheel drive is preferred during rifle season
The user comments on Area 142 - Piney-Horse Creek in Wyoming, highlight that the unit offers challenging terrain that requires good physical preparation, making it ideal for seasoned hunters. There's a shared sentiment that the draw odds are relatively low, which aligns with the quality of hunting experiences reported. Many find success during early and late in the season when game behavior changes, indicating valuable timing strategy. Additionally, it's noted that having a solid understanding of the landscape increases chances of a successful hunt, underscoring the importance of pre-scouting trips and detailed map study.
This area in Western Wyoming has had an increase in mule deer buck quality and numbers with the opportunity to harvest a whitetail near the creek bottoms. 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.
This area has a general tag for residents and a Region H draw unit for nonresidents. Bucks can be found throughout the area with mule deer typically at higher elevations. The archery season is the best time to find bucks in bachelor groups in summer patterns.