Hunters are optimistic about the late whitetail hunt in Area 66 - Bates Hole-Hat Six, Wyoming, highlighting a 100% chance of drawing and positive success rates, which are appealing for weekend hunting trips. A strategic discussion emerges around the use of the Draw Odds tool, revealing that a Non-Resident Special Mule Deer General Tag can likely be drawn as a second choice without burning points, allowing hunters to save valuable points for future hunts. This insight is confirmed for the 2024 cycle, although the consistency of these odds for 2025 is uncertain. Hunters are encouraged to combine hunts for efficiency, suggesting that choosing the right tags and aligning season dates can maximize the hunting trip's value, especially for those traveling long distances.
| species | general Size | trophy potential |
|---|---|---|
| Mule Deer | 140"-160" | 170"+ |
| Whitetail Deer | 110"-130" | 130"+ |
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This unit has a lot of private land, National Forest, BLM state-run lands with Medicine Bow National Forest toward the east.For nonresidents, this area is part of Region D and tags drawn for this area are valid in: 66, 70, 74, 75, 76, 77, and 88
Big mule deer and whitetail bucks can be found in most parts of the area. With a lot of water sources leading to the Alcova Reservoir glassing bucks that are traveling to and from waterholes can be the best method for either species.
There are a lot of long canyons with water sources coming through the unit, with high mountain areas and rocky outcrops. Sometimes these can be the best places to find big mule deer.
County roads give access to most of the public access hunting land. Private land access can help hunter success and it is not hard to get access to private land, but hunters should get permission before the hunt starts.
Short grass prairie and sagebrush flats with willow lines creeks and rivers here. Conifer trees are found in higher terrain with deep draws that give good bedding areas for deer during the day.
Most hunters will camp remotely on BLM and National Forest land with no permits needed. Lodging is also found to the north in Casper.
Roughly 1004 square miles
51.4% public land
Elevations from 5,047-8,252 feet