WY Mule Deer Unit 89 — Rattlesnake

WY 89 – Rattlesnake: Tactical Analysis. Terrain & Access WY 89 spans 682,245 acres across a high elevation range (5,441–8,222 ft) with 55% public land. The mixed elevation provides varied habitat from lower-country access to higher peaks. With just over half the unit in public ownership, hunters will need to study maps carefully—significant private ground requires route planning and careful boundary awareness. The elevation spread supports multiple habitat types, creating diverse hunting opportunities across the unit's span. Herd Quality Recent wildlife surveys show an above-average buck:doe ratio of 35:100, indicating a well-managed deer population with good representation..