Wyoming Unit 110 Mule Deer Hunting Guide

Wyoming Unit 110 is a high-elevation mule deer unit spanning 250,819 acres, nearly all of which — 100% — is public land. This is a mountainous, remote unit with elevations ranging from 5,965 feet up to 11,925 feet, and it carries an unusually high wilderness designation at 83% of the total acreage. For hunters researching Wyoming Unit 110 mule deer hunting, the combination of full public access, big vertical relief, and a substantial wilderness footprint defines nearly everything about how this unit needs to be hunted.

This is a general season unit, meaning residents can access antlered and either-sex mule deer without going through the draw, while nonresidents must draw a license for any big game hunting in Wyoming — there is no over-the-counter option for nonresidents here or anywhere else in the state. Unit 110 also offers limited-quota draw hunts covering antlered and either-sex deer, giving both residents and nonresidents an alternative path into the unit beyond the general license.

Recent harvest data shows a unit that produces respectable, if not gaudy, success rates given the terrain challenge involved, and survey data points to a buck:doe ratio that hunters should interpret with some caution. Below is a full breakdown of what the numbers say, whether the unit is worth prioritizing, and how the application process is structured.

Harvest Success Rates

Harvest numbers for Unit 110 over the past four seasons show a unit with meaningful but variable participation and moderate success:

• 2025: 664 hunters, 209 harvested — 31% success
• 2024: 671 hunters, 200 harvested — 30% success
• 2023: 402 hunters, 152 harvested — 38% success
• 2022: 361 hunters, 117 harvested — 32% success

The jump in hunter numbers between 2023 and 2024-2025 — from roughly 400 hunters up to nearly 670 — is notable, and it corresponded with a modest drop in success rate, from the high 30s down into the low 30s. That's a predictable pattern: more hunters in the same unit typically dilutes success percentage somewhat, even when total harvest numbers rise. The fact that success held in the 30-31% range even with 664-671 hunters afield in the most recent two years suggests this unit isn't oversaturated to the point of collapse — it's simply getting more pressure than it did a few years back.

For a unit with this much wilderness and vertical terrain, success rates in the 30-38% range are solid. This isn't a unit where deer are concentrated in easy-to-glass foothills; hunters are working for these numbers across elevations that stretch nearly 6,000 feet from valley floor to alpine basin.

Trophy Quality

Trophy records data for the counties overlapping Unit 110 indicate a moderate history of trophy-class mule deer production. This isn't a unit with an exceptional or standout trophy pedigree, but it isn't devoid of quality bucks either — moderate trophy history means hunters have taken respectable, mature bucks from this area over time, without the unit rising to the level of a marquee trophy destination.

It's worth noting that trophy records are logged by county rather than by hunt unit, so this trophy history is shared with neighboring units that overlap the same counties. A hunter targeting Unit 110 specifically should treat this as a general indicator of regional quality rather than unit-exclusive proof of trophy production.

Given the amount of rugged, hard-to-access wilderness terrain in this unit, there's reasonable potential for mature bucks to exist in pockets that see minimal hunting pressure simply because of the effort required to reach them. That physical difficulty is often the difference between moderate and strong trophy production in units like this — the deer are there, but so is the terrain that keeps hunter density low in the best pockets.

Herd Health & Population Trends

Wildlife survey data across four years (2021-2024, eight total surveys) shows an average buck:doe ratio of 26:100 for Unit 110. This is a fairly low ratio compared to what would be considered a buck-heavy or lightly-hunted herd, and it suggests a population structure where does significantly outnumber bucks — not unusual for a general season unit with substantial hunter access, but a meaningful data point for hunters gauging their odds of encountering mature bucks versus simply seeing deer.

A ratio in this range doesn't necessarily point to herd health problems; mule deer populations naturally run lower buck:doe ratios than sheep or elk, and 26:100 falls within a plausible range for a unit that sees consistent hunting pressure on the general license. Hunters should treat this as a realistic expectation-setter: this is a unit where doe encounters will be common, and locating a mature buck will require more selective glassing and terrain-based strategy rather than relying on sheer deer density.

Access & Terrain

Unit 110 is defined by two access facts that matter more than almost anything else in the unit: 100% public land and 83% wilderness. Every acre of this unit is open to hunters, but the overwhelming majority of it falls under wilderness designation, which fundamentally changes how the unit needs to be approached.

The elevation range — from 5,965 feet at the low end to 11,925 feet at the highest points — tells the story of a unit that spans valley-bottom sagebrush and timber up through alpine basins above treeline. Hunters can expect steep, physically demanding terrain, long approaches on foot or horseback into the wilderness interior, and minimal vehicle access once inside the wilderness boundary.

Wyoming law requires all nonresidents hunting in designated wilderness areas to be accompanied by a licensed Wyoming outfitter or guide. With 83% of Unit 110 under wilderness designation, this rule applies to the large majority of the unit's huntable ground. Nonresident hunters planning a DIY hunt in Unit 110 need to understand that most of the unit is effectively off-limits to unguided nonresident hunting — the practical DIY nonresident opportunity here is confined to the smaller non-wilderness fraction of the unit, and any deep-country wilderness hunt will require hiring a licensed outfitter. Wyoming residents are not subject to this restriction and can hunt the wilderness portion of the unit without a guide.

This access structure makes Unit 110 a fundamentally different proposition depending on residency and hunt style. Residents with the fitness and gear to access wilderness terrain have the entire unit at their disposal. Nonresidents without a guide are effectively limited to a small sliver of the unit, while those willing to book an outfitter gain access to the full wilderness interior — likely where the better, less-pressured bucks are found.

HuntPilot Analysis: Is Unit 110 Worth Applying For?

Unit 110 presents a genuinely mixed picture, and the right answer depends heavily on who's asking.

For Wyoming residents, this unit is worth serious consideration. The general season structure means residents can hunt here without drawing, harvest success has held in a reasonable 30-38% range over the past four years, and 100% public land means there's no access friction from private landowners. The trade-off is a demanding, high-elevation wilderness landscape and a buck:doe ratio (26:100) that signals hunters need to work for mature bucks rather than expect abundance. Residents comfortable with backcountry travel and willing to push into the wilderness interior — where nonresident competition will be lower due to the guide requirement — have a real opportunity here.

For nonresidents, the calculus is tougher. Drawing a Wyoming license is mandatory regardless of hunt type, and once drawn, the 83% wilderness designation means most of the unit requires a licensed outfitter to access legally. That adds meaningful cost and logistical complexity on top of the draw requirement. Nonresidents without a guide already lined up should think of Unit 110 as a small-footprint hunt limited to the non-wilderness fringe, not a full-unit opportunity. Those planning to hire an outfitter, however, gain access to genuinely remote, lightly-pressured wilderness country that likely holds the unit's better bucks.

Trophy potential here is moderate, not exceptional — this is not a unit to chase for record-book aspirations alone. It's a unit that rewards physical capability, terrain knowledge, and (for nonresidents) a willingness to invest in guided access. HuntPilot's data shows a unit with consistent, respectable success rates and real backcountry character, making it a legitimate option for residents and guided nonresidents, but a harder sell for unguided nonresident DIY hunters given the wilderness math.

How to Apply

Wyoming Unit 110 offers two distinct paths to a mule deer tag:

General Season License: Wyoming residents can purchase a general license covering antlered and either-sex mule deer without going through the draw process. This is the most accessible route for residents wanting to hunt Unit 110 on a regular basis.

Limited-Quota Draw License: Both residents and nonresidents can apply for limited-quota draw hunts in Unit 110, which also include antlered and either-sex opportunities. This route requires submitting an application during Wyoming's draw period and is subject to license quotas set by the state.

Nonresidents must draw for any license to hunt in Wyoming — there is no over-the-counter general license option for nonresidents, even in units with a general season structure like Unit 110. Nonresidents wishing to hunt the general season must still apply through the draw for that license type.

Given the 83% wilderness designation in this unit, nonresidents should factor the outfitter requirement into their planning well before applying, since guided access significantly changes the cost and logistics of a hunt here.

Application dates, fees, and current draw odds change every cycle and are not included in this article. For up-to-date deadlines, license fees, and draw odds for both the general and limited-quota hunts in Unit 110, see HuntPilot's Wyoming state page at /states/wy.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the terrain like in Wyoming Unit 110? Unit 110 is a high-elevation, mountainous unit ranging from 5,965 feet to 11,925 feet, with 83% of the unit designated as wilderness. Expect steep, physically demanding country, long approaches, and minimal road access once inside the wilderness boundary. The terrain shifts from lower-elevation sagebrush and timber up to alpine basins near the highest points.

What is harvest success like in Unit 110? Success rates over the past four years have ranged from 30% to 38%, with 2023 producing the highest rate (38% among 402 hunters) and 2024-2025 seeing more hunters afield (664-671) at slightly lower success rates around 30-31%. These are solid numbers for a unit with this much wilderness terrain.

How big are the mule deer in Unit 110? Trophy records for the counties overlapping this unit indicate a moderate history of trophy-class mule deer production — respectable but not standout compared to the state's top trophy units. The unit's low buck:doe ratio (26:100) suggests mature bucks require selective effort to locate rather than being abundant.

Is Unit 110 worth applying for? For residents, yes — the general season access, 100% public land, and consistent harvest success make it a solid option, especially for hunters willing to work the wilderness interior. For nonresidents, it depends on guide plans: unguided nonresidents are effectively limited to the small non-wilderness portion of the unit, while those hiring a licensed outfitter can access the full, lightly-pressured wilderness terrain.

Do nonresidents need a guide to hunt Unit 110? Not for the entire unit, but effectively yes for most of it. Wyoming law requires nonresidents to hire a licensed outfitter to hunt in designated wilderness areas, and since 83% of Unit 110 is wilderness, nonresidents without a guide are restricted to a small fraction of the unit's total acreage.