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WyomingMule Deer

WY Mule Deer Unit 128 — Wind River

Total Acres
798,472
Public Land
91%
Wilderness
45%
Elevation
6,411–13,788 ft

Season DatesDraft

YearWeaponDatesTag TypeSex
2026Archery — Type 8Sep 1, 2026Sep 30, 2026female
2026Archery — Type 1Sep 1, 2026Sep 30, 2026either
2026Archery — Type 3Sep 1, 2026Sep 30, 2026either
2026Archery — GeneralSep 1, 2026Sep 30, 2026either
2026Rifle — Type 1Nov 1, 2026Nov 20, 2026either
2026Rifle — Type 3Nov 1, 2026Nov 30, 2026either
2026Rifle — Type 8Oct 1, 2026Nov 30, 2026female
2026Rifle — GeneralOct 1, 2026Oct 15, 2026either

Trophy Data

B&C Entries
22
Avg Score
210.5
Top Score
285.5
Recent (5yr)
0

Herd Data

Buck : Doe

31per 100

2024 Survey

Fawn : Doe

67per 100

2024 Survey

Population Est.

4,502

2024 Survey

AI Scout Analysis

# WY 128 – Wind River: Tactical Analysis ## Terrain & Access Wind River spans high-elevation terrain (6,400–13,800 ft) across 798,000+ acres with 91% public land—excellent access for DIY hunters. However, 45% wilderness means nonresident DIY hunters are **not practical here**; Wyoming law requires all nonresidents in designated wilderness to hire a licensed outfitter/guide. This significantly increases cost and logistics for NR applicants. ## Herd Quality Wildlife survey data shows a...

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Tag Quotas & Applicant Volume

YearWeaponResidencyApplicantsTags issued
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2023Type 1nonresident6171
2023Type 3nonresident02
2023Type 1 (Special)nonresident4361
2023Type 3 (Special)nonresident01
2023Type 3 (Pref Point)nonresident47
2023Type 3 (Special Pref Point)nonresident13
2023Type 7resident8238
2023Type 8resident10538
2023Type 7nonresident710
2023Type 8nonresident1510
2023Type 1 (Pref Point)nonresident6225
2023Type 1 (Special Pref Point)nonresident4393
2023Type 1resident2,96340
2023Type 3resident11640

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Harvest Data

YearWeaponHuntersHarvestSuccess
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2023General79627534.5%
2023General2554316.9%