At a Glance
866Square Miles
54%Public Land
4,300 - 5,200Elevation Range
Quick Tips
- GOHUNT Maps are recommended to help navigate this area
- Rattlesnakes may be encountered
- Cell phone service is spotty throughout the area
Hunters discussing Area 113 in the Rochelle Hills, Wyoming, highlight its rugged terrain and challenging conditions, noting that it can be difficult to navigate without prior knowledge of the area. Experienced hunters suggest that planning ahead and securing access to private lands can significantly improve success rates. The unit is noted for a good population of mule deer, but hunters emphasize that scouting is crucial to locate larger bucks. Seasonality plays a key role, with some suggesting early season hunts might be preferable to avoid harsher weather and increase sighting odds.
This area is located in the east-central part of the state, north of Douglas. Made up of a high plains desert, it has a mix of private land with a lot of BLM, state land, and the Thunder Basin National Grassland. Tag availability for mature bulls varies from year to year and often times the only tags available for this unit are for spike elk only or have maximum antler point restrictions. Premium tags here take many points to draw but some exceptional bulls do get killed.
Some exceptional bulls are killed in this unit during the years when mature bull tags are offered. During the off years, harvest success rates still remain high and anyone with a tag will be in for a great hunt.