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WyomingMule Deer

WY Mule Deer Unit 120 — Hamilton Dome

Total Acres
373,311
Public Land
87%
Elevation
4,315–10,832 ft

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WY 120 – Hamilton Dome. Terrain & Access WY 120 spans 373,311 acres across rugged elevation from 4,315 to 10,832 feet, with 87% public land providing strong access for foot hunters. The dramatic relief creates diverse habitat opportunities—lower sagebrush and foothill country at the base, transitioning to lodgepole and mixed conifer at mid-elevation, and alpine tundra above treeline. The high public-land percentage and significant elevation range make this unit well-suited for hunters willing to hike away from roads and pressure. Herd Quality Recent wildlife surveys show an average buck:doe ratio of 32:100—a solid above-average result indicating decent..

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Draw Odds — What It Took to Draw (2024)

Actual results from the 2024 draw, per hunt. Current-year odds at your point level with a paid plan →

Type 1

NonresidentTook18points to draw with certainty in 2024
lowest level to draw: 7 pts (25% of applicants at that level)
Random pool (no points needed): 30 applied · 6.7% drew (1 in 15)
Resident45%drew in 2024 (1 in 2)
101 applied · 45 tags · equal-chance random draw

Type 1, Special

NonresidentTook17points to draw with certainty in 2024
lowest level to draw: 2 pts (67% of applicants at that level)
Random pool (no points needed): 4 applied · 25% drew (1 in 4)

Type 2

NonresidentTook7points to draw with certainty in 2024
lowest level to draw: 6 pts (25% of applicants at that level)
Random pool (no points needed): 20 applied · 5.0% drew (1 in 20)
Resident66%drew in 2024
61 applied · 40 tags · equal-chance random draw

Type 2, Special

NonresidentTook4points to draw with certainty in 2024
lowest level to draw: 3 pts (50% of applicants at that level)
Random pool (no points needed): 2 applied · 50% drew

Type 3

NonresidentDrew out at0points in 2024
100% drew at that level
Random pool (no points needed): 0 applied
Resident91%drew in 2024
78 applied · 71 tags · equal-chance random draw

Type 8

Nonresident100%drew in 2024
39 applied · 112 tags · equal-chance random draw
Resident100%drew in 2024
87 applied · 160 tags · equal-chance random draw

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Harvest Data

Historical data (2024). Current-year data with a paid plan →

YearWeaponHuntersHarvestSuccess
2024Type 1644976.6%
2024Type 121733.3%
2024Type 318422.2%
2024Type 81248266.1%

Season Dates

YearWeaponDatesTag TypeSex
2026Archery — Type 1Sep 1, 2026Sep 30, 2026either
2026Archery — Type 3Sep 1, 2026Sep 30, 2026either
2026Rifle — Type 1Nov 1, 2026Nov 15, 2026either
2026Rifle — Type 3Oct 1, 2026Nov 30, 2026either
2026Rifle — Type 8Sep 1, 2026Dec 15, 2026female

Trophy Data

Record-Book Entries
2
Avg Score
212.9
Top Score
241.8
Recent (5yr)
0

Herd Data

Buck : Doe

34per 100

2024 Survey

Fawn : Doe

81per 100

2024 Survey

Population Est.

2,002

2024 Survey

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