WY Mule Deer Unit 128 — Wind River
Season DatesDraft
| Year | Weapon | Dates | Tag Type | Sex |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Archery — Type 8 | Sep 1, 2026 — Sep 30, 2026 | — | female |
| 2026 | Archery — Type 1 | Sep 1, 2026 — Sep 30, 2026 | — | either |
| 2026 | Archery — Type 3 | Sep 1, 2026 — Sep 30, 2026 | — | either |
| 2026 | Archery — General | Sep 1, 2026 — Sep 30, 2026 | — | either |
| 2026 | Rifle — Type 1 | Nov 1, 2026 — Nov 20, 2026 | — | either |
| 2026 | Rifle — Type 3 | Nov 1, 2026 — Nov 30, 2026 | — | either |
| 2026 | Rifle — Type 8 | Oct 1, 2026 — Nov 30, 2026 | — | female |
| 2026 | Rifle — General | Oct 1, 2026 — Oct 15, 2026 | — | either |
Trophy Data
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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| Year | Weapon | Residency | Applicants | Tags issued |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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| 2023 | Type 1 | nonresident | 617 | 1 |
| 2023 | Type 3 | nonresident | 0 | 2 |
| 2023 | Type 1 (Special) | nonresident | 436 | 1 |
| 2023 | Type 3 (Special) | nonresident | 0 | 1 |
| 2023 | Type 3 (Pref Point) | nonresident | 4 | 7 |
| 2023 | Type 3 (Special Pref Point) | nonresident | 1 | 3 |
| 2023 | Type 7 | resident | 82 | 38 |
| 2023 | Type 8 | resident | 105 | 38 |
| 2023 | Type 7 | nonresident | 7 | 10 |
| 2023 | Type 8 | nonresident | 15 | 10 |
| 2023 | Type 1 (Pref Point) | nonresident | 622 | 5 |
| 2023 | Type 1 (Special Pref Point) | nonresident | 439 | 3 |
| 2023 | Type 1 | resident | 2,963 | 40 |
| 2023 | Type 3 | resident | 116 | 40 |
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| Year | Weapon | Hunters | Harvest | Success |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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| 2023 | General | 796 | 275 | 34.5% |
| 2023 | General | 255 | 43 | 16.9% |