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WyomingMule Deer

WY Mule Deer Unit 87 — Ferris

Total Acres
781,860
Public Land
70%
Elevation
5,847–10,016 ft

Season DatesDraft

YearWeaponDatesTag TypeSex
2026Archery — Type 2Sep 1, 2026Sep 30, 2026either
2026Archery — Type 1Sep 1, 2026Sep 30, 2026either
2026Rifle — Type 2Oct 15, 2026Oct 31, 2026either
2026Rifle — Type 1Oct 15, 2026Oct 31, 2026either

Trophy Data

B&C Entries
55
Avg Score
198.8
Top Score
270.8
Recent (5yr)
2

Herd Data

Buck : Doe

45per 100

2024 Survey

Fawn : Doe

74per 100

2024 Survey

Population Est.

1,092

2024 Survey

AI Scout Analysis

# WY 87 (Ferris) — Tactical Analysis ## Terrain & Access Unit 87 spans 781,860 acres across high elevation (5,847–10,016 ft) with 70% public land access. Topography transitions from mid-elevation sagebrush to alpine terrain. Hunt conditions depend heavily on season timing and weather at elevation. ## Herd Quality Wildlife survey data shows an **above-average buck:doe ratio of 46:100** across four years (2021–2024), indicating a healthy deer population with a reasonable proportion of mature...

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Tag Quotas & Applicant Volume

YearWeaponResidencyApplicantsTags issued
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2023Type 1resident99226
2023Type 1nonresident1070
2023Type 1 (Special)nonresident560
2023Type 1 (Pref Point)nonresident1081
2023Type 1 (Special Pref Point)nonresident571

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Harvest Data

YearWeaponHuntersHarvestSuccess
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