Wyoming Unit 113 Pronghorn Antelope Hunting Guide

Wyoming Unit 113 has developed a reputation among nonresident hunters as an accessible entry point into Wyoming pronghorn hunting, and the harvest numbers back up that reputation. This unit sits at a modest elevation range of 4,367 to 5,595 feet across 197,733 total acres, offering the kind of open, rolling terrain that defines classic pronghorn country in the Cowboy State. For hunters who have zero preference points and are looking for a realistic chance at filling a tag — rather than chasing a wall-hanger buck — Unit 113 deserves a serious look.

This is not a secret unit. Hunters researching Wyoming pronghorn options on forums consistently ask about 113 specifically because it doesn't require years of point accumulation to draw. That accessibility, combined with consistently strong harvest success in recent seasons, makes it one of the more approachable pronghorn hunts in the state for first-timers, father-son trips, and hunters simply looking to fill the freezer.

Unit Overview: What Hunters Are Getting Into

At just under 200,000 acres, Unit 113 is a mid-sized pronghorn unit with 44% public land. That figure is important — with a bit less than half the unit in public ownership, the majority of the ground is actually private. DIY hunters can absolutely find public access here, but they need to do their homework on land ownership boundaries before showing up, since a large share of huntable terrain sits behind private fences. This isn't a unit where hunters can wander in any direction on a hunch; success depends on identifying the public parcels and BLM tracts scattered through the landscape and planning routes accordingly.

The terrain itself is typical high-plains pronghorn habitat — open sagebrush flats and rolling grassland country with no wilderness acreage (0%) and no significant elevation change to speak of. That's good news for hunters worried about physically demanding terrain; this is glassing-and-stalking country, not mountain hunting. Hunters can expect to cover ground by vehicle on public roads and then work in on foot once animals are spotted, which is standard pronghorn tactics across most of Wyoming's plains units.

Harvest Success Rates

Unit 113's harvest data over the past four seasons shows a unit that consistently produces results for hunters who draw a tag:

• 2025: 144 hunters, 81 harvested, 56% success
• 2024: 211 hunters, 126 harvested, 60% success
• 2023: 340 hunters, 220 harvested, 65% success
• 2022: 363 hunters, 222 harvested, 61% success

These are solid, dependable numbers for a pronghorn unit. Success rates have ranged from 56% to 65% across the four most recent seasons for which data is available, with three of the four years landing at 60% or better. That's a meaningful data point for hunters weighing whether to spend points or apply cold — a hunter drawing a tag in Unit 113 has had better than a coin-flip chance of punching that tag in every one of the last four seasons.

It's worth noting the trend in hunter numbers alongside success: both hunter participation and total harvest have declined from 2022–2023 levels (340–363 hunters) down to 2024–2025 levels (144–211 hunters), even as success rates have stayed reasonably strong. That decline in hunter numbers likely reflects tag quota adjustments rather than a drop in animal numbers, but it's a trend worth watching year to year via HuntPilot's unit data before applying.

Herd Health & Population Trends

Wildlife survey data collected across four survey years from 2021 to 2024 shows an average buck:doe ratio of 58:100 for Unit 113. That's a healthy, believable ratio for a pronghorn herd — well within the range biologists expect to see in a stable, well-managed population, and not the kind of inflated number that signals a small survey sample or a data anomaly. A ratio in this range suggests a herd with a reasonable buck component relative to does, which supports both healthy fawn recruitment potential and a sustainable buck harvest going forward.

Hunters shouldn't read this ratio as a guarantee of trophy-class bucks in the field — it's a herd health indicator, not a trophy metric — but it does suggest the population is being managed conservatively enough to maintain buck representation across age classes.

Trophy Quality

Trophy record data for the counties overlapping Unit 113 points to a moderate history of trophy production. This is not a unit with an outsized reputation for producing record-book pronghorn, but it has produced trophy-class animals historically, and hunters willing to be selective in the field have a reasonable shot at a mature, representative buck. Given that record-book entries are logged by county rather than by unit boundary, this trophy history is shared with neighboring units that overlap the same counties — it reflects the broader area's genetic potential rather than something exclusive to 113 alone.

For hunters whose primary goal is a genuinely exceptional buck, Unit 113 is probably not the unit to chase that singular trophy. But for hunters looking for a solid, mature pronghorn while enjoying strong odds of success, the moderate trophy history combined with the unit's harvest data makes for a reasonable combination — put in time glassing, be willing to pass smaller bucks early in the hunt, and there's a realistic chance at a nice buck without years of point-building.

Access & Terrain

With 44% public land, Unit 113 sits below the threshold where DIY access can be called generous. Public land hunters need to identify BLM and other public tracts carefully, since more than half the unit is privately held. This isn't a unit where a hunter can simply pick a random spot on a map and expect open access — landowner permission or careful attention to public land boundaries is essential.

The elevation band of 4,367 to 5,595 feet and the complete absence of wilderness acreage (0%) mean this is low-relief, drivable country. There's no backcountry pack-in requirement here, and no Wyoming outfitter mandate tied to wilderness access — that state law only applies to designated wilderness areas, which simply don't exist within this unit's boundaries. Hunters can scout by vehicle, glass long distances across open sagebrush flats, and plan stalks on foot once a buck is located. This makes Unit 113 a genuinely practical option for out-of-state hunters driving in for a short trip, since logistics are far simpler than in mountainous, wilderness-heavy units elsewhere in the state.

HuntPilot Analysis: Is Unit 113 Worth Applying For?

Based on the data available through HuntPilot, Unit 113 is a legitimately good option for a specific type of hunter: someone with few or no preference points who wants a strong chance at both drawing a tag and filling it. The unit's accessibility for low-point and zero-point applicants — a recurring theme among hunters discussing this unit — pairs well with harvest success rates that have run from 56% to 65% over the last four seasons. That combination of drawability and fillability is exactly what a hunter chasing opportunity over trophy size should be looking for.

Where hunters need to calibrate expectations is on two fronts. First, public land access at 44% means this is not a unit where public ground is abundant — hunters need to scout ownership boundaries carefully, whether using onX-style mapping tools or Wyoming's own land status maps, before committing to a trip. Second, trophy expectations should stay realistic. The moderate trophy history in the surrounding counties suggests solid, mature bucks are attainable, but this isn't a unit with a standout reputation for exceptional pronghorn.

For a father-son trip, a first Wyoming hunt, or simply a hunter who wants dependable action in open country without years of point investment, Unit 113 checks the right boxes. Hunters chasing a genuinely trophy-caliber buck above all else may want to weigh this unit against others with a stronger trophy pedigree before committing points or cold-draw applications here.

How to Apply

Wyoming's application system for pronghorn involves both an application fee and, for nonresidents, a preference point fee, layered on top of the eventual tag fee if drawn. For the 2026 season, the structure breaks down as follows:

• Resident regular tag: $5 application fee, $37 tag fee
• Resident antlerless tag: $5 application fee, $22 tag fee
• Nonresident regular tag: $15 application fee, $326 tag fee, $31 point fee
• Nonresident special tag: $15 application fee, $1,200 tag fee, $31 point fee
• Nonresident antlerless tag: $15 application fee, $34 tag fee, $31 point fee

For 2026, applications open January 2, 2026 with a deadline of June 1, 2026. The point deadline for 2026 is November 2, 2026.

Looking ahead, the 2028 application calendar shows applications opening January 5, 2028, with a deadline of March 1, 2028 for all regular applicants — hunters should note this deadline shifts earlier than the 2026 cycle, so it's essential to check the current year's specific dates rather than assuming consistency year over year.

Dates and fees are subject to change. Always verify current application details at the state wildlife agency website before applying. For up-to-date draw odds and application tracking specific to Unit 113, hunters can also reference HuntPilot's Wyoming state page at /states/wy.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the terrain like in Wyoming Unit 113? Unit 113 is low-relief, open country, with elevations ranging from 4,367 to 5,595 feet and no wilderness acreage. Expect rolling sagebrush flats and grassland typical of Wyoming's high-plains pronghorn habitat, with vehicle-accessible roads bordering much of the huntable ground. This is glassing-and-stalking terrain rather than mountainous or physically demanding backcountry.

What is harvest success like in Unit 113? Harvest success has been strong and consistent in recent years, running 56% in 2025, 60% in 2024, 65% in 2023, and 61% in 2022. Hunters who draw a tag in this unit have had a better-than-even chance of filling it in every one of the last four seasons on record.

How big are the pronghorn in Unit 113? Trophy record data for the counties overlapping Unit 113 shows a moderate history of trophy production, shared with neighboring units in the same counties. Hunters can reasonably expect mature, representative bucks, but this isn't a unit with a standout reputation for exceptional record-book animals. Hunters prioritizing trophy size above all else should compare this unit against others with stronger trophy pedigrees.

Is Unit 113 worth applying for as a nonresident with zero points? Yes, for hunters prioritizing opportunity over trophy size. Unit 113 has a reputation for being drawable with few or no preference points, and its harvest data supports that accessibility with consistently solid success rates. Hunters should verify current draw odds on HuntPilot's Unit 113 page before applying, since quotas shift year to year.

How much public land is there in Wyoming Unit 113? Unit 113 is 44% public land, meaning the majority of the unit's acreage is privately held. DIY hunters can find public access, but should carefully map ownership boundaries in advance rather than assuming open access across the unit.