WY Mule Deer Unit 30 — Upper Powder River

WY 30 — Upper Powder River. Terrain & Access Upper Powder River spans 254,000 acres across a substantial elevation range (4,593–9,227 ft), creating diverse habitat from lower-country sagebrush and riparian corridors to high-elevation mixed conifer. One-third of the unit sits on public land, making access moderately constrained—you'll rely on a mix of public parcels and private-land agreements typical of northeastern Wyoming. Elevation variation supports both foothill and mountain hunting strategies. Herd Quality Recent wildlife surveys show an above-average buck:doe ratio of 36:100, indicating a well-managed deer herd with good age structure and breeding balance. This ratio suggests..