WY Mule Deer Unit 82 — Baggs

WY 82 — Baggs: Terrain & Access WY 82 spans 641,115 acres across a steep elevation gradient—from 6,240 feet in lower valleys to nearly 11,000 feet in high alpine terrain. Three-quarters of the unit is public land, offering solid access for self-directed hunters. The mix of elevation bands supports diverse habitat: lower-country sagebrush and pinyon-juniper at base elevations, transitioning to aspen and mixed conifer at mid-elevations, and high-country ridges and parkland at the top. Herd Quality Recent wildlife surveys show a buck:doe ratio of 23:100—a below-average mule deer herd composition that reflects moderate to significant harvest pressure. This..