WY Mule Deer Unit 78 — French Creek
Season DatesDraft
| Year | Weapon | Dates | Tag Type | Sex |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Archery — Type 3 | Sep 1, 2026 — Sep 30, 2026 | — | either |
| 2026 | Archery — Type 1 | Sep 1, 2026 — Sep 30, 2026 | — | either |
| 2026 | Rifle — Type 8 | Sep 1, 2026 — Dec 31, 2026 | — | female |
| 2026 | Rifle — Type 3 | Oct 1, 2026 — Dec 31, 2026 | — | either |
| 2026 | Rifle — Type 1 | Oct 1, 2026 — Oct 14, 2026 | — | either |
Trophy Data
AI Scout Analysis
# WY 78 – French Creek | Tactical Analysis **Terrain & Access** Elevation spans 6,900–10,850 ft across 292,000 acres with 74% public land—solid access. The 13% wilderness requires nonresidents to hire a licensed Wyoming outfitter/guide, which significantly constrains DIY hunting options for nonresidents and adds substantial cost. **Herd Quality** Wildlife surveys show a 35:100 buck:doe ratio (4-year average)—**above average** herd composition indicating reasonable maturity and population...
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| Year | Weapon | Residency | Applicants | Tags issued |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 24 recent records available — Sign up to see current data | ||||
| 2023 | Type 1 | resident | 976 | 242 |
| 2023 | Type 3 | resident | 79 | 34 |
| 2023 | Type 1 | nonresident | 124 | 8 |
| 2023 | Type 3 | nonresident | 2 | 2 |
| 2023 | Type 1 (Special) | nonresident | 56 | 6 |
| 2023 | Type 3 (Special) | nonresident | 0 | 1 |
| 2023 | Type 3 (Pref Point) | nonresident | 9 | 7 |
| 2023 | Type 3 (Special Pref Point) | nonresident | 1 | 3 |
| 2023 | Type 8 | resident | 143 | 75 |
| 2023 | Type 8 | nonresident | 27 | 20 |
| 2023 | Type 1 (Pref Point) | nonresident | 151 | 27 |
| 2023 | Type 1 (Special Pref Point) | nonresident | 74 | 18 |
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| Year | Weapon | Hunters | Harvest | Success |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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