Wyoming has several different types of licenses: General licenses can be hunted within a regional tag, or statewide depending on the species and residency type of the license. Limited Quota licenses are unit specific and designated numerically. The “type” of license is a limitation and current years regulations should be consulted in order to be familiar with season dates, harvest limits, and any other limitations per your specific license type and hunt area and species.

While we list specific units, please keep in mind that hunting is hunting and not a guarantee at all. Many of the units listed here will be out of reach for non-residents without max points or have very low draw odds. This list is not comprehensive and considers much more than just the trophy size of animals, and often the best units are those you are the most familiar with. Pre-season scouting is highly encouraged to increase your odds of success.

Wyoming’s Best Elk Areas:

Area 7: This unit is located in the Bighorn Mountains and is known for its high elk populations and trophy bulls. It is a popular choice for archery and rifle hunters alike.

Area 38: Located in the northern part of the state, this unit is known for its large elk herds and relatively low hunting pressure. It is a good choice for hunters who are willing to hike into remote areas.

Area 100: This unit is located in the southeastern part of the state and is known for its high success rates and trophy bull potential. It is a good choice for hunters who want to combine elk hunting with a mule deer hunt.

Area 62: This unit is located in the northwest part of the state and offers a mix of public and private land hunting opportunities. It is known for its large elk herds and good trophy potential.

Area 38: Located in the northern part of the state, this unit is known for its large elk herds and relatively low hunting pressure. It is a good choice for hunters who are willing to hike into remote areas.

Area 116: This unit is located in the southern part of the state and offers a mix of public and private land hunting opportunities. It is known for its high success rates and trophy bull potential.

General: The general Wyoming elk license lets you hunt across the state in any general unit. This popular choice gives hunters access to a lot of country with a lot of great elk herds to hunt.

Wyoming Best Mule Deer Areas

Wyoming general units are regionalized for non-residents while Wyoming residents can hunt statewide on any general unit. Remember that tags for residents in general areas are unlimited so hunting pressure from residents can be significant in many of these regions.

In contrast to general regions in Wyoming, limited quota areas are capped for residents and non-residents. So tags limits are set. Keep in mind that many of these units have very limited tags and many will not have a random tag available for non-resident hunters so without max points, drawing is sometimes impossible.

Area 128: This limited, late-season hunt holds some of the best potential in the state for a BIG muley! Located near Dubois, this 20 day November season with a lot of public land gives hunters a good chance at a mature high country buck that’s migrated to the lower country to rut. This will take max points for a NR to have a chance to draw.

Area 102: This unit is located in the central part of Wyoming and is known for its excellent mule deer hunting. It has a higher success rate than some other limited quota units, but still offers the opportunity to harvest a trophy-class buck.

Region G – This region in the western part of the state is known for producing trophy-quality bucks, with a good number of mature animals in the 170+ inch range. The terrain is rugged and remote in many parts of the unit. Good physical conditioning is important. The most recent 2022-23 winter decimated herds in the region. Keep on eye on population numbers as recovery occurs over the next few years. This region is getting much more difficult to draw.

Area 87: This unit is located in the southeastern part of the state and is known for its diverse terrain and varied terrain, making it a challenging and fun place to hunt. Land ownership in the unit us a little bit fragmented and public lands can be physically challenging to hunt.

Region K – This region in southwestern Wyoming has a mix of terrain types, from high mountain country to sagebrush flats. The limited quota areas in this region offer some of the best mule deer hunting in the state, with a good chance of taking a mature buck.

Region H – This region in western Wyoming is known for producing big-bodied bucks, with a trophy potential in the 180+ range. Region H is also a very rugged unit with some wilderness areas that can’t be hunted without a guide for non-residents.

Region W – This region in southern Wyoming has a mix of private and public land, with some of the best mule deer hunting opportunities in the state. Over the past 15 years, this region has produced a large percentage of record book bucks from Wyoming.

Area 130 – This unit has a high harvest rate and the potential at finding a really great buck toward the end of the season as the large bucks from the high country of Sublette and Lincoln Counties migrate to lower elevations to rut. Weather plays a significant role in the quality of this hunt, but it can be a really good hunt on certain years, although hunter harvest stays high on a fairly consistent basis.

Wyoming’s Top Antelope Areas

The 2022-23 winter has really reduced antelope populations across the state. The Game and Fish Department responded by removing almost all doe/fawn licenses. Keep an eye on Wyoming, although it has the most antelope in the nation, it is currently in need of recovery. Drawing licenses will be much more difficult following the recent tag reductions.

Area 23: Located in northeastern Wyoming, Unit 23 has a reputation for producing trophy-sized antelope. The unit is primarily comprised of private land, so hunters may need to secure access to private property to be successful.

Area 76: This area is located in the southeastern part of the state and is known for its high antelope populations. It is also a great place to find trophy-sized bucks in the 80+ inch range. A lot of private land in this area, so keep that in mind.

Area 96: Located near Farson, area 96 has very limited tags, but a lot of public land and good trophy potential in the 78″+ range.

Area 60, 61, 62: This area is located in the southwestern part of the state and is known for its trophy-sized antelope bucks. Along with the other Red Desert areas, the trophy potential may be the best in the state. Look at land ownership and access prior to applying for any of these units.

Wyoming Top Moose Areas

Area 38 – This unit is located in the southwestern part of Wyoming and offers some of the best moose hunting opportunities in the state. The area is characterized by high desert plains, rocky outcroppings, and dense forests, providing ideal habitat for moose. Unit 38 is known for producing some of the largest bull moose in the state, with bulls reaching over 50 inches in antler spread.

Area 1 – This unit is located in the northern part of the state and offers excellent moose hunting opportunities. The area is characterized by dense forests, mountain meadows, and alpine tundra, providing ideal habitat for moose. Unit 1 is known for producing some of the largest bull moose in the state, with bulls reaching over 50 inches in antler spread.

Area 25 – Considered a good area for moose hunting, this unit is located in the northwestern part of the state, covering over 400,000 acres of mixed terrain that includes mountains, forests, and streams. Moose in this unit are typically found at higher elevations during the summer and fall months, with hunting season taking place in the late September to early October timeframe. Hunters in Unit 25 should expect a challenging hunt, as the terrain can be rugged and the weather conditions can vary greatly. However, the harvest success has been high with potential of finding a bull over 45 inches.

Wyoming Bighorn Sheep Areas

Unit 5 – This unit is located in western Wyoming and offers some of the most challenging and rewarding hunting experiences in the state. It is known for its rugged terrain and large rams. Area 5 has the most bighorn licenses of any unit with trophy potential in the 165+ range. Many of the western units in Wyoming are wilderness areas that must be hunted with a guide or resident sponsor.

Unit 12 – This unit is located in the north-central part of the state and has some of the largest rams in the state. This is also much less rugged compared to many of the Western units. This unit has very few tags but is one of the most sought-after units in the state.

Area 19 – This unit is located in the southeastern side of the state on the front range, and is considered one of the best sheep units in Wyoming. Access is difficult due to private land and should be sorted out before hunting. Trophy potential for area 19 is in the 170+ range.

Area 24 – This unit is extremely limited but is a great choice for max point holders who are looking for a trophy ram. The terrain is rugged, but not quite as remote as some other units in Wyoming. Hunters consistently take rams over 170 inches on this unit.

Mountain Goat Areas

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