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WyomingMule Deer

WY Mule Deer Unit 130 — Big Sandy

Total Acres
440,594
Public Land
93%
Wilderness
9%
Elevation
6,576–13,069 ft

Season DatesDraft

YearWeaponDatesTag TypeSex
2026Archery — Type 7Sep 1, 2026Sep 30, 2026female
2026Archery — Type 1Sep 1, 2026Sep 30, 2026either
2026Archery — GeneralSep 1, 2026Sep 30, 2026either
2026Rifle — Type 7Oct 1, 2026Oct 31, 2026female
2026Rifle — Type 1Oct 15, 2026Oct 31, 2026either
2026Rifle — GeneralOct 1, 2026Oct 6, 2026either

Trophy Data

B&C Entries
38
Avg Score
201.3
Top Score
264.2
Recent (5yr)
2

Herd Data

Buck : Doe

34per 100

2024 Survey

Fawn : Doe

76per 100

2024 Survey

Population Est.

19,034

2024 Survey

AI Scout Analysis

# WY 130 – Big Sandy: Tactical Analysis ## Terrain & Access High-elevation unit (6,576–13,069 ft) with exceptional public land availability (93%). Alpine and subalpine terrain offers solitude and escape from road hunters, but requires fitness and willingness to pack deep. Suitable for hunters comfortable with elevation and multi-day backcountry effort. ## Herd Quality Wildlife survey data shows an **above-average buck:doe ratio of 34:100** across recent years—solid indicator of moderate hunting...

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Tag Quotas & Applicant Volume

YearWeaponResidencyApplicantsTags issued
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2023Type 1resident4044
2023Type 1nonresident480
2023Type 1 (Special)nonresident350
2023Type 1 (Pref Point)nonresident480
2023Type 1 (Special Pref Point)nonresident361

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Harvest Data

YearWeaponHuntersHarvestSuccess
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2023General922223.9%