Hunters discussing Area 92 in Wyoming are focused on understanding draw odds for mule deer tags, with confusion arising from discrepancies in data between GOHUNT's site and the Wyoming Game and Fish Department's site. The special draw seems to provide better odds for nonresidents, even at low point levels, though navigating the data indicates some complexity, especially for those with zero points. There's also concern about access limitations for nonresidents due to wilderness restrictions, which may affect success rates outside of the wilderness areas. Moreover, hunters remain attentive to post-winter population impacts, highlighting the importance of monitoring local conditions before planning hunts.
Area 92 consists of mainly National Forest lands with areas of BLM land and tracts of private lands. 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 L and tags drawn for this area are also valid in: 94, 128, 148, 160, 171.
Large numbers of mule deer can be found throughout this area. Mule deer migrate to winter ranges in the lowlands located south of the area. Whitetails are typically found in the eastern portion of the area in lower lands along rivers and streams.
The land in this area is comprised of rolling hills and private ranch lands in the eastern part of the unit. In National Forest land mountains gain elevation quickly and have deep, rocky canyons.
Wilderness
Under Wyoming law nonresidents are not permitted to hunt big game or trophy game in any federally designated wilderness areas without the presence of a licensed guide or resident companion. The resident companion must first get a free non-commercial guide license from a Game and Fish office. The law does not prohibit nonresidents from hiking, fishing or hunting game birds, small game, or coyotes in wilderness areas.
This area usually has great designated public access in all portions of the National Forest. Several private land tracts are located within this area and some landowners grant access to hunters. Wilderness is located in the National Forest that restricts access to nonresident hunters. Wind and early snowstorms can also make vehicle access hard.
Short grass prairie covers the land in the east with conifers, aspens and willows dominating the landscape heading into the mountains. Mule deer can usually be found near the draws and rock outcrops. The largest bucks are typically found at high elevations near the treeline. Whitetails can be located closer to the river bottoms and grasslands at lower elevations.
Hunters can camp remotely on the National Forest Lands or in lodging areas found east in Lander.
Roughly 660 square miles
84.6% public land
Elevations from 5,440 - 12,344 feet
25.4% Wilderness