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WY Mule Deer Unit 118 — Upper Gooseberry Creek

Total Acres
131,234
Public Land
64%
Elevation
5,388–10,559 ft

Season DatesDraft

YearWeaponDatesTag TypeSex
2026Archery — Type 8Sep 1, 2026Sep 30, 2026female
2026Archery — Type 1Sep 1, 2026Sep 30, 2026either
2026Rifle — Type 8Oct 15, 2026Nov 30, 2026female
2026Rifle — Type 1Oct 15, 2026Nov 30, 2026either

Trophy Data

B&C Entries
26
Avg Score
215.8
Top Score
265.6
Recent (5yr)
1

Herd Data

Buck : Doe

34per 100

2024 Survey

Fawn : Doe

81per 100

2024 Survey

Population Est.

2,002

2024 Survey

AI Scout Analysis

# WY 118 – Upper Gooseberry Creek: Tactical Analysis ## Terrain & Access Unit 118 spans 5,388–10,559 ft elevation across 131,234 acres with 64% public land access. High-elevation terrain offers mixed hunting conditions with reasonable access; expect variable conditions across the elevation gradient. ## Herd Quality Wildlife survey data shows an **above-average buck:doe ratio of 32:100** across recent years (2021–2024), indicating a well-managed deer population with good adult male...

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Tag Quotas & Applicant Volume

YearWeaponResidencyApplicantsTags issued
12 recent records available — Sign up to see current data
2023Type 1resident659
2023Type 1nonresident170
2023Type 1 (Special)nonresident00
2023Type 1 (Special Pref Point)nonresident22
2023Type 1 (Pref Point)nonresident203

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Harvest Data

YearWeaponHuntersHarvestSuccess
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