WY Mule Deer Unit 164 — Nowater

WY 164 – Nowater: Tactical Analysis. Terrain & Access WY 164 spans 327,151 acres across a 4,043–5,499 ft elevation band with 92% public land, providing strong access for independent hunters. The moderate elevation range supports mixed habitat from lower sagebrush and grassland to higher-elevation conifer and aspen. High public-land availability means most huntable terrain is open to foot traffic without private-land dependence. Herd Quality Recent wildlife surveys show an above-average buck:doe ratio of 35:100, indicating a well-balanced deer population with decent recruitment and survival of male animals. This ratio sits in the top tier for western mule..