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Sage Grouse & Sharp-tailed Grouse Information

The Newcastle area offers a variety of year round hunting opportunities. There are pronghorn antelope, mule deer, whitetail deer, elk, sage grouse, sharptail grouse, waterfowl, dove, small game and turkey hunting in the spring and fall. Bobcat, mountain lion, other furbearer, and small game hunting in the winter. Spring and fall turkey hunting, and year round hunting for coyotes, red fox, jack rabbits, and other animals classified as predators. Detailed information on season dates and regulations for the Newcastle area may be obtained from:

Wyoming Game and Fish Department

5400 Bishop Blvd.

Cheyenne, WY 82006

(307) 473-3400

LICENSES: Nonresident antelope, elk, and deer licenses are limited in number and must be applied for in a competitive drawing, referred to as limited quota licenses, and issued through a random computerized drawing. Nonresident hunters must apply for Elk licenses during the month of January preceding the fall season for which they wish to hunt, while the application period for deer and antelope license runs from January 1 through March 15. Hunters may apply for one reduced price doe / fawn antelope license, one reduced price doe / fawn deer license and one reduced price cow / calf elk license during the regular draw; and may elect not to receive any of these tags if they do not draw a limited quota license. Reduced price licenses not sold during the Department's drawings will be available in the field from local license selling agents beginning August 15th. Check with Game and Fish for availability after July 31st.Contact the Game and Fish department at (307) 777-4600 to request a big game application packet.

Hunters may apply for leftover limited quota licenses between July 10 and July 20. The drawing for leftover LQ Licenses is held July 31. Any LQ licenses remaining after the leftover draw are sold on a first come first served basis after July 31.

Application for fall turkey licenses must be made between July 1 and August 15.

All persons licensed to hunt and fish in Wyoming, except 1-day fishing and pioneer license holders, must purchase, sign and carry with them a valid conservation stamp.

The majority of the land in the Newcastle area is privately controlled, and permission must be obtained from landowners before hunting on private property. Landowners are not required to post their property, and it is the hunter's responsibility to secure permission. Federal and State lands are open to hunting, however, legal access is required. That is, these lands must be accessed via a public road or across private property with the landowner's permission. Land status maps are available from the US Forest Service at (307) 746-2782, and the Bureau of Land Management at (307) 746-4453. Lists of landowners who have allowed hunting in the past are available from the Wyoming Game and Fish Department's Casper office (307) 473-3400, the Newcastle Chamber of Commerce (307) 746-2739, and the Weston County Development Office. Access is not guaranteed. Many landowners charge access fees ranging from $50.00 to $500.00, and others have leased their property to professional outfitters. Any trespass agreement is strictly between the hunter and the landowner, and the Game and Fish Department does not recommend individual landowners.

While Connor Web solutions has made every effort to proofread the following regulations and insure they are correct, The ONLY OFFICIAL version can be found on the Secretary of State Site.

Further questions can be directed to:

Newcastle Game Warden - Dustin Shorma (307) 746-2248

South Sundance Game Warden - Chris Teter (307) 283-2218

Newcastle Wildlife Biologist - Joe Sandrini (307) 746-4646

AREA MAPS:

Bureau of Land Management Forest Service

1101 Washington 809 S..... Ninth St.

Newcastle, WY 82701 Douglas, WY 82633

(307) 746-6600 (307) 358-4690

FURTHER INFORMATION

Casper Regional Office

3030 Energy Lane, Suite 100

Casper, WY 82604

Our Definition of Harvesting a Trophy:

Antelope - 15+ inches

Mule Deer - 30+ inches

White Tail Deer - 160 B&C point

Elk - 360 B&C point

or

Use your own interpretation of a "Trophy".

Antelope

Antelope Hunt Areas Area 4 | Area 5 | Area 6 | Area 7 | Area 8 | Area 27

Deer Hunt Areas Area 4 | Area 5 | Area 6 | Area 7 | Area 8 | Area 9 | Area 10

Elk Hunt Areas Area 1 | Area 113 | Area 117 | Area 129

Species Antelope | Elk | White Tail | Mule Deer | Turkey | Mountain Lion | Sage Grouse | Sharptail Grouse

Archery: September 1 to September 30

(A4)

Antelope Hunt Area: 4

SEASON: Oct. 1 to Nov. 20

Type 1 - Any Antelope
Type 6 - Doe or fawn

APPROXIMATE PRIVATE LAND: 85%

ACCESS TO PUBLIC LAND: Poor

TRESPASS FEES: APPROXIMATE RATE: $ 20 - $150

TOPOGRAPHY: Gently rolling, interspersed with numerous roads.

BUCK / DOE RATIO: 49 / 100 - antelope numbers have increased slightly over the past 2 yrs.

CHANCES OF HARVESTING A TROPHY: Fair

WEATHER CONDITIONS: Temperatures may vary from very cold to warm; rain and snow are always possible; wind speeds 0-40 mph.

General Statement: Hunting in Area 4 is usually Good when a hunter has access. If a person has not secured access prior to a hunting trip, it will likely be a poor quality hunt. Hunter density is usually very low.

CORRESPONDING SEASONS: Region A Deer Season ( Hunt Areas 4 - 9)

Antelope Hunt Areas Area 4 | Area 5 | Area 6 | Area 7 | Area 8 | Area 27

Deer Hunt Areas Area 4 | Area 5 | Area 6 | Area 7 | Area 8 | Area 9 | Area 10

Elk Hunt Areas Area 1 | Area 113 | Area 117 | Area 129

Species Antelope | Elk | White Tail | Mule Deer | Turkey | Mountain Lion | Sage Grouse | Sharptail Grouse

(A5)

Antelope Hunt Area: 5

SEASON: Oct. 1 to Nov. 20

Type 1 - Any Antelope
Type 6 - Doe or fawn

APPROXIMATE PRIVATE LAND: 73%

ACCESS TO PUBLIC LAND: Poor

TRESPASS FEES: APPROXIMATE RATE: $20 - $200

TOPOGRAPHY: Gently rolling to steep, rocky slopes. Antelope are primarily concentrated on agricultural fields.

BUCK / DOE RATIO: 37 / 100 - Low antelope numbers on public land, numbers on private land have increased slightly past two years.

CHANCES OF HARVESTING A TROPHY: Poor

WEATHER CONDITIONS: Temperatures vary from very cold to warm; rain and snow are always possible; wind speeds from 0 to 40 mph.

GENERAL STATEMENT: Hunting is fairly good if a hunter has access to private land. In the early part of the season, antelope are generally concentrated in the north portion of the hunt area. As winter sets in, the animals move to the southern portion of the area and into hunt area 4. Public lands in the area are hunted heavily and have high hunter densities.

CORRESPONDING SEASONS: Region A Deer (Hunt Areas 1 - 9)

Antelope Hunt Areas Area 4 | Area 5 | Area 6 | Area 7 | Area 8 | Area 27

Deer Hunt Areas Area 4 | Area 5 | Area 6 | Area 7 | Area 8 | Area 9 | Area 10

Elk Hunt Areas Area 1 | Area 113 | Area 117 | Area 129

Species Antelope | Elk | White Tail | Mule Deer | Turkey | Mountain Lion | Sage Grouse | Sharptail Grouse

(A6)

Antelope Hunt Area: 6

SEASON: Oct. 1 to Oct. 15

Type 1 - Any Antelope
Type 6 - Doe or fawn

APPROXIMATE OF PRIVATE LAND: 85%

ACCESS TO PUBLIC LAND: Poor

TRESPASS FEES: APPROXIMATELY RATE: $20 - $250

TOPOGRAPHY: Rolling sagebrush flats interspersed with rocky breaks and creek beds. Most of the land within hunt area 6 is accessible from the many roads present.

BUCK / DOE RATIO: 58 / 100 - Antelope numbers have remained fairly constant over the past 4 years, but are up slightly.

CHANCES OF HARVESTING A TROPHY: Good

WEATHER CONDITIONS: Temperatures vary from very cold to warm; rain and snow are always possible; wind speeds from 0 to 40 mph.

GENERAL STATEMENT: When access is secured, hunting in Area 6 is generally very good. Hunter densities are generally low and antelope numbers are good. The antelope population will likely decline after this hard winter.

CORRESPONDING SEASONS: Region A Deer (hunt areas 7-9)

Antelope Hunt Areas Area 4 | Area 5 | Area 6 | Area 7 | Area 8 | Area 27

Deer Hunt Areas Area 4 | Area 5 | Area 6 | Area 7 | Area 8 | Area 9 | Area 10

Elk Hunt Areas Area 1 | Area 113 | Area 117 | Area 129

Species Antelope | Elk | White Tail | Mule Deer | Turkey | Mountain Lion | Sage Grouse | Sharptail Grouse

(A7)

Antelope HUNT AREA: 7

Oct. 1 - Oct. 15

Type 1 - Any antelope
Type 6 - Doe or fawn valid only in that portion of Area 7 west of Wyoming Highway 116 and north of Lodgepole Creek.

Corresponding Hunt Areas - Deer (7-9)

Antelope Hunt Areas Area 4 | Area 5 | Area 6 | Area 7 | Area 8 | Area 27

Deer Hunt Areas Area 4 | Area 5 | Area 6 | Area 7 | Area 8 | Area 9 | Area 10

Elk Hunt Areas Area 1 | Area 113 | Area 117 | Area 129

Species Antelope | Elk | White Tail | Mule Deer | Turkey | Mountain Lion | Sage Grouse | Sharptail Grouse

(A8)

Antelope Hunt Area 8

SEASON: Oct. 1 to Oct. 15

Type 1 - Any Antelope

Corresponding Areas - Deer (7-9)

APPROXIMATE PRIVATE LAND: 90%

ACCESS TO PUBLIC LAND: Poor to Fair

TRESPASS FEES: APPROXIMATE RATE: $0 - $500

Topography: Low rolling sage-covered hills with broad flats, scattered pine-covered hills and ridges. A few stream drainages with cottonwoods or boxelders with some agricultural cropland to the south.

BUCK / DOE RATIO: 33:100

CHANCES OF HARVESTING A TROPHY: Less than 12" - Good. Greater than 12" - Fair

WEATHER CONDITIONS: Variable: Cold with snow or warm and sunny. (Temperature range 20 - 80 Degrees).

GENERAL STATEMENT: The distribution of antelope may vary, therefore hunters should anticipate covering large expansions of land to locate antelope. Because the access is controlled by the landowners, it is imperative that an individual make arrangements with a landowner before applying for a license. In the northern portions of Area 8 antelope numbers are still down.

Antelope Hunt Areas Area 4 | Area 5 | Area 6 | Area 7 | Area 8 | Area 27

Deer Hunt Areas Area 4 | Area 5 | Area 6 | Area 7 | Area 8 | Area 9 | Area 10

Elk Hunt Areas Area 1 | Area 113 | Area 117 | Area 129

Species Antelope | Elk | White Tail | Mule Deer | Turkey | Mountain Lion | Sage Grouse | Sharptail Grouse

(A27)

Antelope Hunt Area 27

October 1 - October 15

Type 1 Limited quota 400 licenses any antelope
Type 6 Limited quota 100 licenses doe or fawn

Antelope Hunt Areas Area 4 | Area 5 | Area 6 | Area 7 | Area 8 | Area 27

Deer Hunt Areas Area 4 | Area 5 | Area 6 | Area 7 | Area 8 | Area 9 | Area 10

Elk Hunt Areas Area 1 | Area 113 | Area 117 | Area 129

Species Antelope | Elk | White Tail | Mule Deer | Turkey | Mountain Lion | Sage Grouse | Sharptail Grouse

White Tail and Mule Deer

Archery: September 1 to September 30

Deer Hunt Areas Area 4 | Area 5 | Area 6 | Area 7 | Area 8 | Area 9 | Area 10

(W4)

White-tailed and Mule Deer HUNT AREA: 4

Nov. 1 - Nov. 20

Type GEN - Antlered deer off private land, any deer on private land except the lands of the State of Wyoming's Ranch A property shall be closed.

Type 6 - Nov. 1 - Nov. 30 - Doe or fawn valid only on private land.

APPROXIMATE PRIVATE LAND: 64%

ACCESS TO PUBLIC LAND: Excellent

TRESPASS FEES: APPROXIMATE RATE: $20 - $300

TOPOGRAPHY: Rocky, conifer covered ridges and agricultural fields.

BUCK / DOE RATIO: White Tail 20 / 100 -- Mule Deer 22 / 100

CHANCES OF HARVESTING A TROPHY: Poor

WEATHER CONDITIONS: Temperatures vary from very cold to warm; rain and snow are always possible; wind speeds from 0 to 40 mph.

GENERAL STATEMENT: Deer hunting is fair in hunt area 4. A portion of the Black Hills National Forest occupies the eastern portion of hunt area 4. The forest has good access. Hunter densities on the forest are very high. Deer numbers are lower than past. Hunter densities on private land within the hunt area are not as high. The national forest has very high road densities, so hunters desiring an isolated hunting atmosphere should look elsewhere. Buck quality is not extremely good due to the heavy hunting pressure. White-tailed deer are the dominant species throughout much of this hunt area.

CORRESPONDING SEASONS: Antelope Hunt Area 4,5; Elk Hunt Area 1,117

Antelope Hunt Areas Area 4 | Area 5 | Area 6 | Area 7 | Area 8 | Area 27

Deer Hunt Areas Area 4 | Area 5 | Area 6 | Area 7 | Area 8 | Area 9 | Area 10

Elk Hunt Areas Area 1 | Area 113 | Area 117 | Area 129

Species Antelope | Elk | White Tail | Mule Deer | Turkey | Mountain Lion | Sage Grouse | Sharptail Grouse

(W5)

White Tail and Mule Deer Hunt Area: 5

Nov. 1 - Nov. 20

Type GEN - Antlered deer off privaate land, any deer on private land

APPROXIMATE PRIVATE LAND: 86%

ACCESS TO PUBLIC LAND: Poor

TRESPASS FEES: APPROXIMATE RATE: $20 - $200

TOPOGRAPHY: Rolling sagebrush grassland in the western quarter of the hunt area. Changes to rocky, conifer covered ridges and agricultural fields as one moves east.

BUCK / DOE RATIO: White Tail 55 / 100 -- Mule Deer 41 / 100

CHANCES OF HARVESTING A TROPHY: Fair

WEATHER CONDITIONS: Temperatures vary from very cold to warm; rain and snow are always possible; wind speeds from 0 to 40 mph.

GENERAL STATEMENT: Deer hunting is fair in hunt area 5. Overall buck quality is not spectacular, but there are some large mule deer and white-tailed deer bucks present. Hunter densities are generally low. Most of the hunt area is covered by roads but there is enough isolated country that a hunter can enjoy walking during a hunt. White-tailed deer are more common along creek drainages and on agricultural fields in the northern part of the area. In the south part of hunt area 5, mule deer are more common. Deer hunting should be quite good..

CORRESPONDING SEASONS: Antelope hunt areas 4,5,; Elk hunt area 1,117

Antelope Hunt Areas Area 4 | Area 5 | Area 6 | Area 7 | Area 8 | Area 27

Deer Hunt Areas Area 4 | Area 5 | Area 6 | Area 7 | Area 8 | Area 9 | Area 10

Elk Hunt Areas Area 1 | Area 113 | Area 117 | Area 129

Species Antelope | Elk | White Tail | Mule Deer | Turkey | Mountain Lion | Sage Grouse | Sharptail Grouse

(W6)

White Tail and Mule Deer Hunt Area: 6 CWD Unit >> More Info from Wyoming Game and Fish

SEASON: Nov. 1 to Nov. 30

GEN - Nov. 1 - Nov. 20 - Antlered deer off private land, any deer on private land except the lands of the State of Wyoming's Ranch A property shall be closed..

TYPE 6 - Nov. 1 - Nov. 30 - Doe or fawn valid only in that portion of Area 6 within the Stockade Beaver Creek drainage

Corresponding Hunt Areas - Antelope 4,5; Elk 1, 117

APPROXIMATE % PRIVATE LAND: 74

ACCESS TO PUBLIC LAND: Fair

TRESPASS FEES: APPROXIMATE RATE: $50 - $200

TOPOGRAPHY: Steep, rocky sagebrush breaks in the southwest. Changes to rocky, conifer covered ridges as one moves north and east.

BUCK / DOE RATIO: White Tail 27 / 100 -- Mule Deer 33 / 100 - Hunting projected to be best in past 3 seasons. Outfitters control the majority of the private land.

CHANCES OF HARVESTING A TROPHY: Poor

WEATHER CONDITIONS: Temperatures vary from very cold to warm; rain and snow are always possible; wind speeds from 0 to 40 mph.

GENERAL STATEMENT: Deer hunting is fair to poor in hunt area 6. Hunter densities are low in most of the hunt area. There is a large area of accessible public land east of Upton. This area receives lots of hunting pressure and has high hunter densities at the beginning of the hunt season. The heavy pressure tends to move deer out of this area, so hunting can be disappointing. Mule deer are the dominant species in the hunt area. Hunters wanting to harvest a white-tailed deer in hunt Area 6 should try to gain access in the Stockade Beaver Creek drainage. Most of the hunt area is covered by roads but there is enough isolated country that a hunter can enjoy walking during a hunt.

Antelope Hunt Areas Area 4 | Area 5 | Area 6 | Area 7 | Area 8 | Area 27

Deer Hunt Areas Area 4 | Area 5 | Area 6 | Area 7 | Area 8 | Area 9 | Area 10

Elk Hunt Areas Area 1 | Area 113 | Area 117 | Area 129

Species Antelope | Elk | White Tail | Mule Deer | Turkey | Mountain Lion | Sage Grouse | Sharptail Grouse

(D7)

Deer Hunt Area 7

Oct. 1 - Oct 15

TYPE GEN - Any Deer
TYPE 6 - Doe or fawn valid only on private land

Corresponding Hunt Areas - Antelope 4,5,6,7,8,27; Elk 1, 117

Approximate Private Land: 68%

Access to Public Land: Poor

TRESPASS FEES: APPROXIMATE RATE: $20 - $300

TOPOGRAPHY: Rolling, sagebrush grassland punctuated by rocky breaks and creek drainages.

Buck / Doe Ratio: 28 / 100

CHANCES OF HARVESTING A TROPHY: Minimal. There are mature bucks in the area, but trophy quality deer are rare.

WEATHER CONDITIONS: Temperatures vary from very cold to warm; rain and snow are always possible; wind speeds from 0 to 40 mph.

GENERAL STATEMENT: Deer hunting is fairly good in hunt Area 7. Trophy class deer are not very common, but hunters should see lots of deer. Hunter densities in the area are generally high on public land. The deer population has increased substantially over the last several years and hunting should be quite good.

Antelope Hunt Areas Area 4 | Area 5 | Area 6 | Area 7 | Area 8 | Area 27

Deer Hunt Areas Area 4 | Area 5 | Area 6 | Area 7 | Area 8 | Area 9 | Area 10

Elk Hunt Areas Area 1 | Area 113 | Area 117 | Area 129

Species Antelope | Elk | White Tail | Mule Deer | Turkey | Mountain Lion | Sage Grouse | Sharptail Grouse

(D8)

Deer Hunt Area 8 CWD Unit>>More Info from Wyoming Game and Fish

Oct. 1 - Oct 15

Type GEN - Any deer

Type 6 - Doe or fawn valid only in that portion of Area 8 north of Lodgepole Creek

Corresponding Hunt Areas - Antelope 4,5,6,7,8,27; Elk 1, 117

Approximate Private Land: 74%

Access to Public Land: Poor

TRESPASS FEES: APPROXIMATE RATE: $100 to $200

TOPOGRAPHY: Rolling, sagebrush grassland punctuated by rocky breaks and creek drainages.

Buck / Doe Ratio: 36 / 100 - Outfitters control most of the private property in the southern half of the hunt unit.

CHANCES OF HARVESTING A TROPHY: Fair. There are some trophy quality deer, but they are not overly common.

WEATHER CONDITIONS: Temperatures vary from very cold to warm; rain and snow are always possible; wind speeds from 0 to 40 mph.

GENERAL STATEMENT: Deer hunting is fairly good in hunt Area 8. Persistent hunters should be able to find trophy quality deer. Hunter densities in the area are generally high. In the north half of the hunt area, white-tailed deer are also common. Much of the hunt area is leased by the outfitters so access can be a problem.

Antelope Hunt Areas Area 4 | Area 5 | Area 6 | Area 7 | Area 8 | Area 27

Deer Hunt Areas Area 4 | Area 5 | Area 6 | Area 7 | Area 8 | Area 9 | Area 10

Elk Hunt Areas Area 1 | Area 113 | Area 117 | Area 129

Species Antelope | Elk | White Tail | Mule Deer | Turkey | Mountain Lion | Sage Grouse | Sharptail Grouse

(D9)

Deer Hunt Area 9

Oct. 1 - Oct. 15

Type - Gen - Any deer

Corresponding Hunt Areas - Antelope 4,5,6,7,8; Elk 1, 117

Approximate Private Land: 75%

Access to Public Land: Poor

TRESPASS FEES: APPROXIMATE RATE: $20 - $300

TOPOGRAPHY: Rolling, sagebrush grassland punctuated by rocky breaks and creek drainages.

Buck / Doe Ratio: 23 / 100

CHANCES OF HARVESTING A TROPHY: Fair. There are some large mule deer bucks present along creek drainages throughout the hunt area.

WEATHER CONDITIONS: Temperatures vary from very cold to warm; rain and snow are always possible; wind speeds from 0 to 40 mph.

GENERAL STATEMENT: Deer hunting is good in hunt Area 9. Trophy class deer are not overly abundant, but persistent hunters will find some big mule deer. Hunter densities in the area are generally moderate.

Antelope Hunt Areas Area 4 | Area 5 | Area 6 | Area 7 | Area 8 | Area 27

Deer Hunt Areas Area 4 | Area 5 | Area 6 | Area 7 | Area 8 | Area 9 | Area 10

Elk Hunt Areas Area 1 | Area 113 | Area 117 | Area 129

Species Antelope | Elk | White Tail | Mule Deer | Turkey | Mountain Lion | Sage Grouse | Sharptail Grouse

(D10)

Deer Hunt Area 10 CWD Unit >> More Info from Wyoming Game and Fish

Oct. 1 - Oct. 15

General Licence: antlered deer off private land, any deer on private land

Antelope Hunt Areas Area 4 | Area 5 | Area 6 | Area 7 | Area 8 | Area 27

Deer Hunt Areas Area 4 | Area 5 | Area 6 | Area 7 | Area 8 | Area 9 | Area 10

Elk Hunt Areas Area 1 | Area 113 | Area 117 | Area 129

Species Antelope | Elk | White Tail | Mule Deer | Turkey | Mountain Lion | Sage Grouse | Sharptail Grouse

Elk

Archery: September 1 to September 30

Elk Hunt Areas Area 1 | Area 113 | Area 117 | Area 129

(E1)

Elk Hunt Area: 1

SEASON: Oct. 15 to Nov. 30

Type 1 - Any Elk
Type 2 - Antlerless Elk only

APPROXIMATE PRIVATE LAND: 19%

ACCESS TO PUBLIC LAND: Excellent

TRESPASS FEES: APPROXIMATE RATE:

TOPOGRAPHY: Steep rocky terrain. Hunters can expect to walk some hills although abundant roads provide access to much of the area.

BUCK / DOE RATIO:

CHANCES OF HARVESTING A TROPHY: Fair

WEATHER CONDITIONS: Temperatures vary from very cold to warm; rain and snow are always possible; wind speeds from 0 to 40 mph.

GENERAL STATEMENT: Hunting is usually fairly good. Hunter densities are low through October. When deer season starts in November, hunter densities increase dramatically. The hunt area has high road densities, so hunters looking for a back country hunt should look elsewhere. Elk numbers in this area seem to be increasing. Game and Fish has been increasing license issuance in this area and elk hunting should be good if a hunter finds a place to hunt before the start of the season.

CORRESPONDING SEASONS: Region A deer (hunt areas 4,6); Antelope hunt area 4,5.

Species Antelope | Elk | White Tail | Mule Deer | Turkey | Mountain Lion | Sage Grouse | Sharptail Grouse

Antelope Hunt Areas Area 4 | Area 5 | Area 6 | Area 7 | Area 8 | Area 27

Deer Hunt Areas Area 4 | Area 5 | Area 6 | Area 7 | Area 8 | Area 9 | Area 10

Elk Hunt Areas Area 1 | Area 113 | Area 117 | Area 129

(E113)

Elk Hunt Area: 113

October 19 - November 7

Type 1 Limited Quota 25 licenses any elk
Type 2 Limited quota, 40 licenses antlerless elk

Antelope Hunt Areas Area 4 | Area 5 | Area 6 | Area 7 | Area 8 | Area 27

Deer Hunt Areas Area 4 | Area 5 | Area 6 | Area 7 | Area 8 | Area 9 | Area 10

Elk Hunt Areas Area 1 | Area 113 | Area 117 | Area 129

Species Antelope | Elk | White Tail | Mule Deer | Turkey | Mountain Lion | Sage Grouse | Sharptail Grouse

(E117)

Elk Hunt Area: 117

Season: Oct. 15 to Nov 30.

Type 1 - Any Elk
Type 2 - Antlerless Elk only
Type 6 - Cow or Calf
Type * - Dec. 1 - Dec. 15 - Unused area 117 Type 1,2 and 6 licenses valid only for antlerless elk on private land

Approximate Private Land: 90%

Access to Public Land: Poor

TRESPASS FEES: APPROXIMATE RATE: $150 - $500

TOPOGRAPHY: Steep rocky terrain to rolling grasslands and agricultural fields.

CHANCES OF HARVESTING A TROPHY: Good. There are lots of mature bull elk in the area mostly on private land.

WEATHER CONDITIONS: Temperatures vary from very cold to warm; rain and snow are always possible; wind speeds from 0 to 40 mph

GENERAL STATEMENT: Hunting can be good if a hunter has access to private land. Access for elk hunting in this hunt area can be tough to obtain, so hunters should generally talk to landowners prior to applying for a license in 117. Hunter densities are low through October. When deer season starts in November, hunter densities increase dramatically. The hunt area has high road densities, so hunters looking for a back country hunt should look elsewhere. Elk numbers in this area seem to be increasing. Game and Fish has been increasing license issuance in this area and elk hunting should be good if a hunter finds a place to hunt before the start of the season.

CORRESPONDING SEASONS: Region A deer (hunt Areas 4-6); Antelope hunt Area 4-5

Antelope Hunt Areas Area 4 | Area 5 | Area 6 | Area 7 | Area 8 | Area 27

Deer Hunt Areas Area 4 | Area 5 | Area 6 | Area 7 | Area 8 | Area 9 | Area 10

Elk Hunt Areas Area 1 | Area 113 | Area 117 | Area 129

Species Antelope | Elk | White Tail | Mule Deer | Turkey | Mountain Lion | Sage Grouse | Sharptail Grouse 9

(E129)

Elk Hunt Area 129

Sept 1 - Dec. 31

Type GEN - Any Elk

Corresponding Hunt Areas - Antelope 4,5,6,7,8,27; Deer 7,8,9

No further information available from Game Warden

Antelope Hunt Areas Area 4 | Area 5 | Area 6 | Area 7 | Area 8 | Area 27

Deer Hunt Areas Area 4 | Area 5 | Area 6 | Area 7 | Area 8 | Area 9 | Area 10

Elk Hunt Areas Area 1 | Area 113 | Area 117 | Area 129

Species Antelope | Elk | White Tail | Mule Deer | Turkey | Mountain Lion | Sage Grouse | Sharptail Grouse 99

WILD TURKEY

SEASON: Spring and Fall

Spring:
Hunt Area 1 April 9 - May 15. General License - any male wild turkey, or turkey with a visible beard.
Hunt Area 11 April 1 - May 15. General License - Any male wild turkey or turkey with a visible beard.

Fall
Hunt Area 1 Nov. 1 - Nov. 30. General License, any wild turkey.
Hunt Area 11 Oct. 1 - Oct. 31 General License, andy wild turkey.

Antelope Hunt Areas Area 4 | Area 5 | Area 6 | Area 7 | Area 8 | Area 27

Deer Hunt Areas Area 4 | Area 5 | Area 6 | Area 7 | Area 8 | Area 9 | Area 10

Elk Hunt Areas Area 1 | Area 113 | Area 117 | Area 129

Species Antelope | Elk | White Tail | Mule Deer | Turkey | Mountain Lion | Sage Grouse | Sharptail Grouse

Prairie Dog Information:

A significant portion of the Thunderbasin National Grasslands is now closed to shooting through September 15th. Please contact the USFS in Douglas Wyoming at 307 358-4690 for more information. Also, prairie dogs are not classified as a predator but as non-game wildlife. As such, shooting restrictions may be implemented at any time. Please check with the Game and Fish Department prior to planning any prairie dog hunting trip to ensure no regulatory changes have been implemented.

Mountain Lion Information:

Licenses are available for Hunt Area 1 & Hunt Area 24. Season Dates are September 1 - March 31. Annual Mortality Quota is Area 1 = 12 Area 24 = 4

Quota Hot Line 1-800-637-0809

Hunters need to call hot line prior to hunt to ensure quota has not been met and the season is still open.

Sage Grouse:

Season Opens September 23 through October 3. Bag Limit Daily is 2 with 4 in possession. Any Sage Grouse.

Requires Game Bird License

Sharp-tailed Grouse:

Season: September 23 through December 31. Bag Limit Daily is 3 with 9 in posession. Any Sharp-tailed Grouse.

Requires Game Bird License

Antelope Hunt Areas Area 4 | Area 5 | Area 6 | Area 7 | Area 8 | Area 27

Deer Hunt Areas Area 4 | Area 5 | Area 6 | Area 7 | Area 8 | Area 9 | Area 10

Elk Hunt Areas Area 1 | Area 113 | Area 117 | Area 129

Species Antelope | Elk | White Tail | Mule Deer | Turkey | Mountain Lion | Sage Grouse | Sharptail Grouse 9