At a Glance
Quick Tips
- Cell phone service is spotty throughout the unit
- Bad weather in the later seasons




Area 26 in Ucross, Wyoming, is noted for its challenging terrain and variable game behavior, with hunters emphasizing the importance of preparation and understanding the landscape. Draw odds can be competitive, highlighting the need for strategic planning and perhaps collaboration with other hunters to enhance success rates. Seasonality plays a crucial role, as game movements and availability can shift dramatically, so it's advised to be well-informed about local patterns. Overall, hunters have found that adapting to the area's unique conditions and staying patient significantly improves the odds of a fruitful experience.
Located in North Central Wyoming south of the Montana State Border, north of Highway 193, East of the BigHorn National Forest Boundary, and west of I-90. The terrain allows for hunters to glass a lot of area from high vantage points.
Mature whitetails can typically be seen near the creek bottoms and irrigated crops, but mule deer like the open grassland, around hills or creeks.