Hunters interested in Area 111 - Seminoe, Wyoming are navigating a complex landscape involving draw odds, access issues, and understanding the management of elk populations. Access to private lands, like the Pathfinder Ranch, is emphasized as a significant advantage for successful elk hunting in this challenging unit. Hunters are also clarifying their understanding of the draw system where different tag types affect point retention, with Type 6 and 7 tags offering a route to hunt without depleting points. Inquiries on draw odds suggest that the special draw, despite its higher price, may not always equate to better odds, urging hunters to weigh their options carefully.
| species | general Size | trophy potential |
|---|---|---|
| Elk | 290"-320" | 330"+ |
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This unit is found in the south-central portion of the state and features a good offering of public lands and a small, but healthy, herd of elk. Most of this area is high plains desert with scattered timber patches on some of the northern facing slopes and creek drainages, particularly in the central portion of the unit. Hunting in this unit will be glassing intensive and hunters will need to be prepared to cover some ground in search of elk.
This large area is made up of moderate to rugged terrain and elk can be scattered. This is a large unit so hunters will need to be prepared to cover some ground.
This unit stretches from the North Platte River, west across high desert plains and the Seminoe Mountains to U.S. Highway 287 and County Road 497. The area is gently contoured at lower elevations and changes to steep and rugged terrain in the Seminoe Mountains. This area is largely open and barren at first glance but hunters will be surprised at the amount of terrain available here.
Public access in this unit is good and has several well-maintained roads, a network of BLM roads and smaller 2-tracks. The Seminoe Mountains can be difficult to access but access can be made easier by using four-wheel-drive vehicles or ATVs. Plan on lots of hiking to access areas where elk can be found. This area is bordered by U.S. Highway 287 and County Road 497on the west, Wyoming Highway 220 on the north, the North Platte River on the east and Interstate 80 on the south.
The Seminoe Mountains have intermittent timbered slopes with many upland areas covered by sagebrush, grass and mountain shrubs. Timber stands are made up of limber pine, ponderosa pine, various slopes containing Rocky Mountain juniper and scattered pockets of aspen.
Rawlins and Casper are the closest towns to the unit and each offer many options for lodging, groceries, gas, and other amenities. Camping is allowed on all public land for up to 16 days in one location. Hunters can camp in remote locations. Public campgrounds can be found at Alcova Reservoir, Pathfinder Reservoir, and Seminoe Reservoir.
Roughly 921 square miles
65% public land
Elevations from 5,500–8,900 feet