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WyomingMule Deer

WY Mule Deer Unit 8 — Upton-Four Horse

Total Acres
360,781
Public Land
28%
Elevation
4,143–5,157 ft

Season DatesDraft

YearWeaponDatesTag TypeSex
2026Archery — Type 8Sep 1, 2026Sep 30, 2026female
2026Archery — Type 3Sep 1, 2026Sep 30, 2026either
2026Archery — GeneralSep 1, 2026Sep 30, 2026either
2026Rifle — Type 8Oct 1, 2026Nov 30, 2026female
2026Rifle — Type 3Oct 1, 2026Nov 30, 2026either
2026Rifle — GeneralOct 1, 2026Oct 15, 2026either

Trophy Data

B&C Entries
4
Avg Score
217.5
Top Score
269
Recent (5yr)
0

Herd Data

Buck : Doe

37per 100

2024 Survey

Fawn : Doe

61per 100

2024 Survey

Population Est.

10,371

2024 Survey

AI Scout Analysis

# WY 8 (Upton-Four Horse) — Mule Deer Tactical Summary ## Terrain & Hunting Conditions Unit 8 spans 360,781 acres across rolling foothill and lower mountain terrain (4,143–5,157 ft) with only 28% public land—the majority is private. This severely limits DIY access; most successful hunts rely on private-land permission or outfitter relationships. Early-season archery (September) offers moderate crowding; rifle season (October) concentrates hunters on public access points. Expect typical foothill...

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Tag Quotas & Applicant Volume

YearWeaponResidencyApplicantsTags issued
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2023Type 3resident2420
2023Type 3nonresident01
2023Type 3 (Special)nonresident00
2023Type 3 (Pref Point)nonresident14
2023Type 3 (Special Pref Point)nonresident02

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Harvest Data

YearWeaponHuntersHarvestSuccess
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2023General23110344.6%
2023General5359.4%