At a Glance
117Square Miles
96.5%Public Land
6,700 - 9,500Elevation Range
Quick Tips
- A GPS with a landownership map is recommended
- Snow chains, shovel and four-wheel drive is recommended during rifle season
Hunters discussing Wyoming's Area 153, Monument Ridge, note its challenging terrain characterized by steep climbs and rugged landscapes. This contributes to a more demanding hunt but can also decrease pressure from other hunters, as fewer are willing to tackle the difficult environment. Game behavior suggests that animals are more elusive and require strategic planning, including understanding their seasonal movements for a successful harvest. Hunters emphasize the importance of thorough preparation and scouting to improve odds, with particular attention to draw odds which can be competitive yet rewarding for those who secure a tag. Overall, hunters recommend investing time in understanding the area's unique characteristics to maximize hunting opportunities.
Area 153 is located in western Wyoming, north of La Barge Creek, west of the Hoback River, east of the Grays River Divide and south of Cliff Creek. This area has had an increase in mule deer quality and in numbers. Whitetails in this area can be found 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.
Bucks can be found throughout the unit with the bigger ones typically found in higher elevations. The archery season is the best time to find bucks in bachelor groups in summer patterns.