WY Mule Deer Unit 17 — Northwest Gillette
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WY 17 – Northwest Gillette. Terrain & Access WY 17 spans 1.14 million acres of north-central Wyoming at elevations between 3,400 and 4,900 feet. The unit is heavily privatized, with only 21% public land—a significant constraint for unguided hunters. Access requires detailed pre-hunt scouting and early permission from private landholders, or partnership with an outfitter familiar with the region. Herd Quality Recent wildlife surveys show a buck:doe ratio of 43:100—above average/strong herd composition. This ratio reflects restrained harvest pressure and a mature age structure capable of producing quality animals across multiple age classes. Trophy Potential The..
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| Year | Weapon | Hunters | Harvest | Success |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | General | 1,200 | 540 | 45.0% |
| 2024 | General | 409 | 108 | 26.4% |
| 2024 | Type 8 | 127 | 19 | 15.0% |
| 2023 | General | 1,123 | 496 | 44.2% |
| 2023 | General | 533 | 131 | 24.6% |
| 2022 | General | 1,122 | 455 | 40.6% |
| 2022 | General | 402 | 98 | 24.4% |
Season Dates
| Year | Weapon | Dates | Tag Type | Sex |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Archery — General | Sep 1, 2026 — Sep 30, 2026 | — | either |
| 2026 | Archery — Type 8 | Sep 1, 2026 — Sep 30, 2026 | — | female |
| 2026 | Rifle — General | Oct 1, 2026 — Nov 30, 2026 | — | either |
| 2026 | Rifle — Type 8 | Oct 1, 2026 — Nov 30, 2026 | — | female |
Trophy Data
Herd Data
Buck : Doe
37per 100
2024 Survey
Fawn : Doe
45per 100
2024 Survey
Population Est.
21,500
2024 Survey
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