WY Mule Deer Unit 4 — Sand Creek

WY 4 – Sand Creek: Tactical Analysis. Terrain & Access WY 4 spans 202,883 acres across elevation from 3,515 to 6,659 ft, with 40% public land. The unit's mid-range elevation and mixed public/private checkerboard create a mosaic hunt requiring access knowledge and willingness to work boundaries. Lower elevations support semi-arid terrain; higher country transitions to more productive habitat. Public land concentration determines hunting strategy—hunters without private access will need to identify public parcels and navigate access corridors carefully. Herd Quality Recent wildlife surveys show an average buck:doe ratio of 22:100—below average herd composition. This ratio indicates moderate..