WY Mule Deer Unit 17 — Northwest Gillette
Season DatesDraft
| Year | Weapon | Dates | Tag Type | Sex |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Archery — Type 8 | Sep 1, 2026 — Sep 30, 2026 | — | female |
| 2026 | Archery — General | Sep 1, 2026 — Sep 30, 2026 | — | either |
| 2026 | Rifle — Type 8 | Oct 1, 2026 — Nov 30, 2026 | — | female |
| 2026 | Rifle — General | Oct 1, 2026 — Nov 30, 2026 | — | either |
Trophy Data
Herd Data
Buck : Doe
37per 100
2024 Survey
Fawn : Doe
45per 100
2024 Survey
Population Est.
21,500
2024 Survey
AI Scout Analysis
# WY 17 – Northwest Gillette: Tactical Analysis ## Terrain & Access Mid-elevation unit (3,400–4,900 ft) with low public land access (21%). Majority is private—you'll need landowner permission or to hunt public patches strategically. Drought conditions reported in 2024 may concentrate deer near water sources; scouting should prioritize riparian areas and springs. ## Herd Quality Wildlife surveys show an **above-average buck:doe ratio of 43:100**—a strong indicator of balanced herd structure and...
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| Year | Weapon | Residency | Applicants | Tags issued |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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| 2023 | Type 8 | resident | 19 | 200 |
| 2023 | Type 8 | nonresident | 32 | 231 |
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| Year | Weapon | Hunters | Harvest | Success |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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| 2023 | General | 1,123 | 496 | 44.2% |
| 2023 | General | 533 | 131 | 24.6% |