WY Mule Deer Unit 21 — Thunder Basin
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 — Oct 31, 2026 | — | female |
| 2026 | Rifle — General | Oct 1, 2026 — Nov 15, 2026 | — | either |
Trophy Data
Herd Data
Buck : Doe
37per 100
2024 Survey
Fawn : Doe
61per 100
2024 Survey
Population Est.
10,371
2024 Survey
AI Scout Analysis
# WY 21 (Thunder Basin) — Tactical Analysis ## Terrain & Access Thunder Basin sits at mid-elevation (4,100–5,200 ft) with only 18% public land, making access a significant constraint. Most huntable acres are private. Late October rifle season (Type 8) is the primary draw hunt; general archery and rifle seasons run concurrent in early fall and autumn, respectively. ## Herd Quality Wildlife surveys show an **above-average buck:doe ratio of 33:100**, indicating balanced sex structure and...
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| Year | Weapon | Residency | Applicants | Tags issued |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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| 2023 | Type 8 | resident | 17 | 40 |
| 2023 | Type 8 | nonresident | 28 | 31 |
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| Year | Weapon | Hunters | Harvest | Success |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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| 2023 | General | 209 | 106 | 50.7% |
| 2023 | General | 72 | 26 | 36.1% |