WY Mule Deer Unit 12 — Hat Creek
Season DatesDraft
| Year | Weapon | Dates | Tag Type | Sex |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Archery — Type 8 | Sep 1, 2026 — Sep 30, 2026 | — | female |
| 2026 | Archery — Type 3 | Sep 1, 2026 — Sep 30, 2026 | — | either |
| 2026 | Archery — General | Sep 1, 2026 — Sep 30, 2026 | — | either |
| 2026 | Rifle — Type 8 | Oct 1, 2026 — Nov 30, 2026 | — | female |
| 2026 | Rifle — Type 3 | Oct 1, 2026 — Nov 30, 2026 | — | either |
| 2026 | Rifle — General | Oct 1, 2026 — Nov 30, 2026 | — | either |
Trophy Data
Herd Data
Buck : Doe
37per 100
2024 Survey
Fawn : Doe
61per 100
2024 Survey
Population Est.
10,371
2024 Survey
AI Scout Analysis
# WY 12 – Hat Creek: Tactical Analysis ## Terrain & Access Mid-elevation mixed terrain (3,847–4,783 ft) with sparse public land (10.5%). This unit is heavily private, making access a critical challenge for DIY hunters. Success depends on either obtaining permission on private ranches or concentrating effort on the limited public ground available. ## Herd Quality Wildlife survey data shows an **above-average buck:doe ratio** (33:100), indicating a well-managed deer population with reasonable...
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| Year | Weapon | Residency | Applicants | Tags issued |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14 recent records available — Sign up to see current data | ||||
| 2023 | Type 3 | resident | 63 | 160 |
| 2023 | Type 3 | nonresident | 0 | 24 |
| 2023 | Type 3 (Special) | nonresident | 0 | 10 |
| 2023 | Type 3 (Special Pref Point) | nonresident | 2 | 30 |
| 2023 | Type 8 | resident | 47 | 160 |
| 2023 | Type 8 | nonresident | 73 | 146 |
| 2023 | Type 3 (Pref Point) | nonresident | 26 | 73 |
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| Year | Weapon | Hunters | Harvest | Success |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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| 2023 | General | 130 | 55 | 42.3% |
| 2023 | General | 62 | 19 | 30.6% |