WY Mule Deer Unit 22 — Douglas

WY 22 — Douglas. Terrain & Access WY 22 spans 1.6 million acres across rolling to mountainous terrain, with elevations ranging from 4,600 to 6,300 feet. Public land comprises only 20% of the unit—a significant constraint for unguided hunters. The majority is private ranch and agricultural land, making access a critical planning point. Success here depends heavily on pre-hunt scouting, landowner relationships, or outfitter partnerships to secure permission on private ground. The elevation range supports mixed habitat typical of the Black Hills transition zone, with ponderosa pine, mixed conifer, and grassland. Lower elevations hold sagebrush and transitional terrain;..