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WyomingMule Deer

WY Mule Deer Unit 28 — Hunter Mesa

Total Acres
218,757
Public Land
100%
Wilderness
19%
Elevation
5,607–12,856 ft

Terrain Difficulty

Steepness
12° avg slope
Extreme Slopes
24° steepest 10%
Ruggedness
±9° variability
Vertical Relief
7,249 ft relief
Altitude
12,856 ft max
Remoteness
19% wilderness

Strenuous terrain — over 7,249 ft of vertical relief and high country up to 12,856 ft.

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Harvest Data

Historical data (2022–2024). Current-year data with a paid plan →

YearWeaponHuntersHarvestSuccess
2024General4148921.5%
2024General2316427.7%
2024Type 8600.0%
2023General2473012.1%
2023General1513321.9%
2022General2947124.2%
2022General1342417.9%

Season Dates

YearWeaponDatesTag TypeSex
2026Archery — GeneralSep 1, 2026Sep 30, 2026either
2026Rifle — GeneralOct 15, 2026Nov 30, 2026either

Trophy Data

Record-Book Entries
3
Avg Score
179
Top Score
190.6
Recent (5yr)
1

Herd Data

Buck : Doe

27per 100

2024 Survey

Fawn : Doe

70per 100

2024 Survey

Population Est.

12,991

2024 Survey

Same Country, Other Species

Hunts that overlap this unit's ground.

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