Wyoming — Mule Deer

WY Mule Deer Unit 53 — Devils Canyon

Total Acres

147,285

Public Land

99%

Elevation

3,626–9,954 ft

Terrain Difficulty

Steepness

14° avg slope

Extreme Slopes

30° steepest 10%

Ruggedness

±11° variability

Vertical Relief

6,328 ft relief

Altitude

9,954 ft max

Remoteness

0% wilderness

Strenuous terrain — over 6,328 ft of vertical relief and steep, sustained slopes.

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Harvest Data

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

Year	Weapon	Hunters	Harvest	Success
2024	General	254	66	26.0%
2023	General	276	71	25.7%
2022	General	263	69	26.2%
2022	General	7	0	0.0%

Season Dates

Year	Weapon	Dates	Tag Type	Sex
2026	Archery — General	Sep 1, 2026 — Sep 30, 2026	—	either
2026	Rifle — General	Oct 15, 2026 — Oct 24, 2026	—	either

Trophy Data

Record-Book Entries

Avg Score

203.2

Top Score

244.1

Recent (5yr)

Herd Data

Buck : Doe

24per 100

2024 Survey

Fawn : Doe

74per 100

2024 Survey

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