WY Mule Deer Unit 118 — Upper Gooseberry Creek
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WY 118 – Upper Gooseberry Creek. Terrain & Access WY 118 spans 131,234 acres across the Upper Gooseberry drainage with elevation ranging from 5,388 to 10,559 feet. Approximately 64% of the unit sits on public land, providing meaningful access to high-country habitat. The unit transitions from lower sagebrush and mixed-conifer zones to alpine terrain at elevation, typical of northwest Wyoming's broken topography. Hunters willing to gain elevation and move away from established roads will find better opportunity than roadside-accessible areas. Herd Quality Recent wildlife surveys document an average buck:doe ratio of 32:100, reflecting above-average herd composition. This..
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Type 1
Type 1, Special
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| Year | Weapon | Hunters | Harvest | Success |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | Type 1 | 22 | 14 | 63.6% |
| 2024 | Type 1 | 12 | 0 | 0.0% |
| 2024 | Type 8 | 3 | 3 | 100.0% |
Season Dates
| Year | Weapon | Dates | Tag Type | Sex |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Archery — Type 1 | Sep 1, 2026 — Sep 30, 2026 | — | either |
| 2026 | Archery — Type 8 | Sep 1, 2026 — Sep 30, 2026 | — | female |
| 2026 | Rifle — Type 1 | Oct 15, 2026 — Nov 30, 2026 | — | either |
| 2026 | Rifle — Type 8 | Oct 15, 2026 — Nov 30, 2026 | — | female |
Trophy Data
Herd Data
Buck : Doe
34per 100
2024 Survey
Fawn : Doe
81per 100
2024 Survey
Population Est.
2,002
2024 Survey
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