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WyomingMule Deer

WY Mule Deer Unit 29 — Johnson

Total Acres
641,994
Public Land
20%
Elevation
3,926–5,426 ft

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WY 29 – Johnson: Tactical Analysis. Terrain & Access WY 29 spans 642,000 acres across a 3,926–5,426 ft elevation band in north-central Wyoming. With only 20% public land, access is constrained—most huntable terrain lies on private ranches, making this a unit where landowner relationships, outfitter partnerships, or prior scouting access are critical. The elevation range supports both lower-country mule deer habitat and higher transition zones, but securing permission to hunt is the primary challenge for most applicants. Herd Quality Recent wildlife surveys show an average buck:doe ratio of 39:100—above average/strong herd composition. This indicates a healthy population..

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Draw Odds — What It Took to Draw (2024)

Actual results from the 2024 draw, per hunt. Current-year odds at your point level with a paid plan →

Type 8

Nonresident100%drew in 2024
43 applied · 694 tags · equal-chance random draw
Resident100%drew in 2024
6 applied · 560 tags · equal-chance random draw

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Harvest Data

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

YearWeaponHuntersHarvestSuccess
2024General27814351.4%
2024General1406244.3%
2024Type 814710068.0%
2023General27611842.8%
2023General1394633.1%
2022General26910438.7%
2022General1074542.1%

Season Dates

YearWeaponDatesTag TypeSex
2026Archery — GeneralSep 1, 2026Sep 30, 2026either
2026Archery — Type 8Sep 1, 2026Sep 30, 2026female
2026Rifle — GeneralOct 1, 2026Dec 31, 2026either
2026Rifle — Type 8Sep 1, 2026Dec 31, 2026female

Trophy Data

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

Herd Data

Buck : Doe

46per 100

2024 Survey

Fawn : Doe

62per 100

2024 Survey

Population Est.

5,300

2024 Survey

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