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WyomingMule Deer

WY Mule Deer Unit 171 — Crowheart Butte

Total Acres
1,527,279
Public Land
100%
Elevation
4,622–12,744 ft

Season DatesDraft

YearWeaponDatesTag TypeSex
2026Archery — Type 6Sep 1, 2026Sep 30, 2026female
2026Archery — Type 3Sep 1, 2026Sep 30, 2026either
2026Archery — GeneralSep 1, 2026Sep 30, 2026either
2026Rifle — Type 6Oct 1, 2026Dec 31, 2026female
2026Rifle — Type 3Oct 1, 2026Dec 31, 2026either
2026Rifle — GeneralOct 1, 2026Oct 31, 2026either

Trophy Data

B&C Entries
22
Avg Score
210.5
Top Score
285.5
Recent (5yr)
0

Herd Data

Buck : Doe

41per 100

2024 Survey

Fawn : Doe

48per 100

2024 Survey

AI Scout Analysis

# WY 171 – Crowheart Butte: Tactical Analysis ## Terrain & Access Unit 171 spans 1.53 million acres of 100% public land with extreme elevation range (4,600–12,700 ft), offering diverse high-country and foothill habitat. The vast acreage and public access make it accessible for self-guided hunts, though the elevation variation requires careful timing and elevation-specific scouting to match seasonal buck movement. ## Herd Quality Wildlife surveys show an average buck:doe ratio of **32:100**...

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Tag Quotas & Applicant Volume

YearWeaponResidencyApplicantsTags issued
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2023Type 3resident9378
2023Type 3nonresident04
2023Type 3 (Special)nonresident02
2023Type 3 (Pref Point)nonresident515
2023Type 3 (Special Pref Point)nonresident06
2023Type 6resident138200
2023Type 6nonresident29100

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Harvest Data

YearWeaponHuntersHarvestSuccess
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2023General611931.1%
2023General1437854.5%